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BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 6: Running back Steven Peoples #32 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

Steven Peoples, RB, Virginia Tech

The Cardinals are seemingly set with at least their top two running backs in David Johnson and Chase Edmonds. There was no reason to draft a running back this season. They invited Peoples to their rookie mini-camp.

Competition never hurts and you never know when you may find a diamond in the rough. Peoples comes from a top notch program at Virginia Tech.

Peoples had the chance to play all four seasons at Virginia Tech but wasn’t a huge contributor until his 2018 season. He played in 13 games with the Hokies last year.

He had 758-yards rushing last season on 158 carries. That worked out to a five-yard-per-carry average. That’s not a number that can be completely ignored.

He had six touchdowns rushing. But what also is intriguing is he played a part in the passing game as well. He caught 21 passes for 182-yards and a touchdown. It sounds he could be a lot like Johnson, although Peoples is about two inches shorter.

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