Hope, responsibility accompany Dedrick Mills into 2017

Dedrick Mills rushed for 602 yards in eight games this season.

Dedrick Mills rushed for 602 yards in eight games this season.

Georgia Tech will lose its quarterback after its bowl game, but has three more seasons ahead with its promising B-back. At the end of his freshman season, B-back Dedrick Mills has met the high expectations held for him when he shined in spring practice as an early enrollee.

With size, power, determination and a facility for the mental side of the game, Mills thrived in the B-back position for Tech. He finished the regular season with 602 rushing yards in eight games, the most of any ACC freshman.

Going forward into 2017, Mills' role gains importance for two reasons in particular. Read the complete story here