The Baltimore Ravens might be grooming their next starting running back if coach John Harbaugh’s glowing review provides any insight. Speaking to reporters at the NFL scouting combine, Harbaugh was asked about Kenneth Dixon and Harbaugh was big on his running back.

The Ravens have been hunting for a main running back since Ray Rice’s infamous elevator incident that has seen him out of football ever since. Dixon might not have had the best rookie season ever, but as Harbaugh mentioned, he showed some positive signs that he might be that guy.

A lot will be on Dixon’s shoulders this offseason. Hearing that he is working hard in the weight room is a great first step and hopefully it will translate over to the field during training camp and the preseason. If that happens, we might start seeing a lot more Dixon, pushing fellow running back Terrance West down the depth chart.

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At the very least, I’d expect a much larger competition between the two this preseason to determine who gets the bulk of the carries. If Harbaugh is to be believed, Dixon might just be the next big thing.