Oregon Ducks

Royce Freeman named No. 39 player of 2015

Published Aug. 6, 2015 5:10 p.m. ET

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Sophomore running back Royce Freeman has been named the No. 39 player in the country for the 2015 season by ESPN.

Here is ESPN's explanation as to why Freeman was ranked No. 39

"In 2014, Freeman became the first Oregon true freshman to rush for 1,000 yards, earning Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors, while leading the league with 18 rushing touchdowns. Freeman will be the featured back in a loaded Ducks backfield, and expect him to carry an even heavier offensive burden as Oregon breaks in a new starting quarterback. He rushed for at least 95 yards in each of Oregon's final eight regular season games, but was neutralized in the championship game against Ohio State, which held him to 22 yards on 10 carries."

(h/t ESPN)