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5 Virginia Tech players who could cause problems for Mountaineers

By Matthew Peaslee

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: The Virginia Tech Hokies celebrate after defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 35-24 in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: The Virginia Tech Hokies celebrate after defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 35-24 in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Steven Peoples

Steven Peoples played in every game last season for Virginia Tech. He didn’t put up eye-popping numbers by any means. But he was in on the action building for his chance to start in 2017.

Peoples will be the No. 1 running back for the Hokies as they open up against the Mountaineers. The WVU defense will have to key on him to shut down the run. As the Mountaineers sport a young linebacker and defensive line unit, Peoples will be looking to run wild.

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Last year, he had just 16 carries for 60 yards and one touchdown. He also caught two passes for 40 yards and one touchdown.

He will see a much bigger role in the offense this season. The Mountaineers will serve as a de facto guinea pig as the diminutive 5-foot-9, 220-pounder gets all the reps on the first team.

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