Eddie George compares Devonta Freeman to a few former superstars
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Oct 25, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs off the field after defeating the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Atlanta won 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
For a young running back, there's not much of a stronger comparison than you can get to the likes of Jerome Bettis and Curtis Martin, to name a few.
Well, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is receiving a comparison to those two and more, and it's coming from another former star running back.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"I think he's having a fantastic year," Eddie George told ESPN.com. "You look at his running style and it's reminiscent of -- during my era -- with Jerome Bettis, Curtis Martin, Edgerrin James, Corey Dillon, Fred Taylor. He definitely attacks defenders.
"If he continues on this trajectory, he could be one of the great ones. I really like his running game."
It's obvious why George has such high praise for Freeman, who leads the NFL in touchdowns. As McClure explains, Freeman has done a little of everything this year, totaling 931 all-purpose yards on the season. He's explosive, dominant and has carried the weight of the offense.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Freeman is one of the hottest names in the NFL currently, and there's no reason to believe that'll change between now and the end of the year.
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