The Indianapolis Colts backfield might be flowing through one player for the most part, but the depth that Jordan Wilkins is a part of makes it one of the deepest position rooms throughout the entire roster.
2019 Stats
Games Played: 14
Snaps: 173 (18.1% – offense)/189 (50.7% – special teams)
Carries: 51
Rushing Yards: 307
Touchdowns: 2
Season Review
Because Marlon Mack is the starting running back and Nyheim Hines is used as the pass-catcher in the backfield, there isn’t much to go around for the rest of the room. But when Wilkins got his chances in 2019, he was extremely efficient.
Averaging six yards per carry on the year, Wilkins was both reliable and explosive when called upon. He even had a pair of games in which he had over 80 rushing yards despite having fewer than 10 carries.
Wilkins also played a big role on special teams, which has helped his case keeping a role.
Offseason Outlook
The Colts backfield is a position group that is pretty much set this offseason. They have their starter in Mack, a versatile weapon in Hines and a reliable depth player in Wilkins. This means that there isn’t likely to be much change with the group this offseason outside of a few additions as camp bodies.
That’s good news for Wilkins, who will be entering his third season. He hasn’t made a large impact, but he has proven to be reliable when given the opportunities.
Conclusion
Wilkins has been solid since entering the NFL as a fifth-round pick in 2018. He hasn’t had a whole lot of responsibility, but he has succeeded when called upon. The same should be expected when the 2020 season rolls around.
