Kobe McCrary brought old-school power to Minnesota
In the 2017 season, Kobe McCrary was a physical, downhill back for the Golden Gophers, rushing 94 times for 496 yards and 8 touchdowns while also adding 27 receiving yards[1][6]. At 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds, he stood out as a bruising short-yardage finisher with enough burst to average 5.3 yards per carry in a featured role[5][8]. His profile suggested a back who could punish tacklers and stabilize a run game, though his value was clearest in his Minnesota years rather than as a long-term centerpiece[1][8].
