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Texas position series: Why running back will be one of Longhorns' strongest positions next season

Position: Running Back

Key returnees: D’Onta Foreman (Jr.), Chris Warren (Soph.), Kirk Johnson (Soph.), Tristian Houston (Soph.)

Key additions: Kyle Porter (Freshman, Katy)

Key loss: Johnathan Gray

2015 recap: Then-sophomore running back D’Onta Foreman had a breakout season in 2015 before suffering a season-ending injury against West Virginia on Nov. 14. Foreman recorded 681 yards and five touchdowns on 95 carries. Foreman had an opportunity to break the 1,000 yard-mark before his injury. Then-sophomore Chris Warren replaced Foreman as the starting running back and had a big game against Texas Tech.