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Pitt 2021 All 105: RB Israel Abanikanda
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of Pitt’s 2021 training camp roster.
2 • Israel Abanikanda, sophomore running back
Last year: Played in 7 of 11 games as a freshman as the third option at running back.
Stats: Finished 2020 with 95 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, with a long of 10. Added two catches for 11 yards and a touchdown.
Camp outlook: With a promising performance in the Blue-Gold game, Abanikanda showed off his quick cuts and bursts of speed, allowing him to get to the outside and the second level with a head of steam.
Projected role: In the rotation of running backs, Abanikanda looks ready for an increased workload and has the potential to breakout as the main option moving forward.
Accolades, Highlights:
New York’s Gatorade Player of the Year and New York State Sportswriters Association Class AA Co-Player of the Year in high school in 2019.
RB Israel Abanikanda looks like a breakout candidate for 2021.
Watch the Sophomore in @Pitt_FB Spring Game action! pic.twitter.com/yQRM4ZO5Pm
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) May 10, 2021
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The rest of the 105:
