The Tigers are planning to go with a three headed monster in the backfield, all of whom do certain things well. Between John Emery, Chris Curry and Tyrion Davis-Price, Emery is probably the most versatile of the three. While Curry and Davis-Price are more of your typical downhill runners, Emery has a little more finesse in his game and will likely be used in passing situations as a capable catcher out of the backfield.
Source: SEC Roundtable: Who is the Most Versatile Player in LSU, Other Conference Teams’ Backfield?
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