Black Stripe Alert! Running back James Peoples has lost black stripe

We have another black stripe alert! Running back James Peoples has shed his black stripe to become an official member of the Brotherhood.

Peoples was rated as the No. 7 running back in the 2024 class and top 150 player overall. With the transfer of Chip Trayanum and losing backup running back T.C. Caffey to an ACL tear, Peoples’ role suddenly may get expanded. The expansion to a 12-team playoff means roster depth is of the utmost importance and James Peoples offers depth should anything happen to TreVeyon Henderson or Quinshon Judkins.

Peoples has been forced to learn quickly as he’ll most likely be third in line for carries in the backfield. Hopefully, everyone stays healthy and he can ease his way into action. However, it’s good to know Peoples is trending in the right direction should his services be needed.

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