What It Means:

This comes at odds with ESPN Chiefs reporter Adam Teicher, who previously projected third-round rookie Kareem Hunt as the favorite to lead in rushing attempts and catches out of the backfield. Head coach Andy Reid may wind up going with more of a split backfield after Ware's production trailed off a bit as the season progressed. After averaging 5.2 yards per carry (YPC) through the first six games of 2016, Ware saw that number fall to 3.6 over the final eight contests.

Out of 42 running backs to see 100-plus attempts last season, Ware's -0.07 Rushing Net Expected Points per attempt was 11th-least. Meanwhile, Pro Football Focus charted Hunt with the second-most missed tackles forced (98) in the nation in 2016, and he put the ball on the ground just once on 856 college touches.