Stanford’s Swiss-Army Knife at RB
In the 2016 season, McCaffrey was still the gold-standard all-purpose threat at Stanford, finishing with 1,603 rushing yards and 2,327 total yards while forcing defenses to account for him as a runner, receiver, and returner. His calling cards were elite vision, instant acceleration, and rare versatility—he could tilt a game without needing 25 touches to feel dangerous. The catch: his style came with a high workload and some injury wear as he moved beyond college, so he fits best with a team that values explosive playmaking, matchup stress, and a back who can do a little bit of everything without needing a power-run identity.
