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Caleb Komolafe aims for breakout NFL Draft candidacy with Northwestern

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:56 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Caleb Komolafe aims for breakout NFL Draft candidacy with Northwestern

Summary

Caleb Komolafe is positioned to make an impact for the Northwestern Wildcats in the upcoming season under new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. The running back, who concluded last season with 941 rushing yards, discussed his development and goals during a recent media opportunity. Komolafe aims to enhance his consistency and decisiveness as he transitions to a potential featured back role. His performance this season could significantly raise his NFL Draft profile, especially in Kelly's run-focused offense, which historically boosts running backs' visibility in the draft process.

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Key Details

•Komolafe rushed for 941 yards last season, ending as the lead back.
•He will compete with transfer Gavin Sawchuk and veteran Joseph Himon II.
•New OC Chip Kelly aims to leverage a high workload for running backs.
•Komolafe plans to work on consistency and decisiveness in his gameplay.
•Success this season may enhance Komolafe's draft prospects.

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12:56 PMYahoo Sports — Northwestern running back Caleb Komolafe could be a NFL Draft sleeper

What they're saying

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As Chip Kelly put it, the running backs position group has "champagne problems" when it comes to everyone gets their chance to pound the rock.
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