The Jets’ second-year running back was placed on bubble watch when the team selected two running backs in this year’s draft. After weeks of training camp and one preseason game, Israel Abanikanda‘s stock has not improved.
In the preseason opener, Abanikanda ran for only 17 yards on six carries (2.8 YPC). He had a 2-yard touchdown run on which he showed nice power, although it wasn’t anything abnormal; the blocking was good and most running backs probably would have scored on the play.
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