Florida football: The running backs will be the key to a successful offense
By Will Thomas
![Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson (2) in the second quarter. Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2022. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2022](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape%2Fcover%2Fsport%2F519ccf7b8a859d968188a5655e0ef3e2e619b3c2f50e1abbba013981ab56d945.jpg "Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson (2) in the second quarter. Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2022. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2022")
Florida football running backs: Trevor Etienne
Perhaps the most undervalued signee of the 2022 class is Trevor Etienne. He was ranked as the 14th best RB in the nation, and has lived up to every expectation so far in fall camp.
Similar to Johnson Jr. and Wright, Etienne is a tough, physical guy. At 5’9”-218, Etienne is tough to take down with his elite pad level and strength.
With this being his first year on campus, we don’t yet have a full idea of what he can do at the collegiate level. But if he can be something to close to what his brother Travis was at Clemson, Gator fans are going to love him.
Expect Trevor to be a steady 2nd-3rd option out of the backfield this year, getting a solid amount of carries. Once Johnson Jr. and Wright move on, it will be Etienne’s time to shine.
High character. Tough. Violent runner. @Trevor_Etienne x #UFuture pic.twitter.com/xmVvjwahiX
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