a low-volume UTEP back with old-school burst and rotational value
Josh Wheat is a depth-piece RB for UTEP who has flashed efficiency in limited touches, including 23 rushing yards on 9 carries in the 2026 season, which suggests a compact, take-what’s-there style rather than a pure workhorse profile. The appeal is functional: he fits a committee, can handle modest volume, and has enough burst to punish clean lanes, but there isn’t enough 2026 production yet to sell him as a headline feature back. If you want a dependable rotational runner with upside in the right scheme, he’s worth a look; if you need a bell cow, not quite that guy.
