SEC Power Rankings: Eastern Division running backs by team

Oct 5, 2013; Columbia, SC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Jojo Kemp (3) rushes past South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Skai Moore (10) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

No. 5 – Kentucky Wildcats

Probable Big Horses: Jojo Kemp, Braylon Heard, Josh Clemons

Of all the questions that Kentucky has coming in to 2014, running back may be the one place where they are at least moderately comfortable.

Kemp is returning as the team’s leading rusher, but only with 482 yards. Nebraska transfer Braylon Heard will provide a new look and possibly a challenge for Kemp as the number one back on the team. The Wildcats also get Clemons back after missing two seasons with injuries. He was highly thought of recruit when he came to Kentucky, but how much he’s lost with two seasons off is unknown.

The Cats also have two incoming freshman – Mikel Horton and Stanley Williams – who at the very least give them some extra depth, and possibly even more.