Here's a look at the Gophers' six running back candidates:PlayerYearHt.Wt.HometownComment
Duane BennettSr.5-9210St. LouisPassed, caught and rushed for a total of five TDs last year.
DeLeon Eskridge Sr.5-11203San FranciscoHis 1,706 yards, 17 career touchdowns lead current Gophers.
Donnell KirkwoodFr.*5-10215Delray Beach, Fla.Stress fracture in right shin ended freshman year after four games.
Lamonte EdwardsFr.*6-2210WoodburySome nice plays early in spring ball, then shelved by sore knee.
Devon WrightFr.*6-0190Coral Springs, Fla.Academically ineligible until fall, but has been watching practices.
David CobbFr.5-11205Killeen, TexasNearly 3,000 yards and 35 touchdowns in high school career.
*redshirt
