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Steelers All 91: RB Benny Snell

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5 years ago

August 1, 2019

All 91 is a Pittsburgh Steelers Now series profiling each of the 91 members of the Steelers 2019 training camp roster.

24 • Benny Snell, rookie running back

Last year: Was Kentucky’s starter and top running back for the third straight year as a junior. Left a year early for the NFL and was drafted in the third round by the Steelers.

Stats: Rushed for 1,449 yards on 289 carries, for a 5.0 yards per carry average. Scored 16 touchdowns and also caught 17 passes for 105 yards.

Accolades, Highlights:

Broke or tied 14 Kentucky records, including career rushing yards, total touchdowns, rushing touchdowns and 100-yard gams. Was a second-team All-America and first-team All-SEC in 2018.

Camp outlook: Enters as a fairly clear No. 3 on the depth chart at running back behind James Conner and Jaylen Samuels.

It’s doubtful that will change, but how much Snell becomes a part of the Steelers in-game packages will remain a question. Pass protection and his receiving skills will be keys.

Projected role: Will likely serve as a breather option for James Conner on first and second downs, while Samuels serves more of a Swiss Army knife role and gets more work on third downs.

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