...The surprise to me was not a single running back in the bunch...
I think if they just had 1 or two running backs that were good, they would have put an emphasis on the position because you really need more than two solid running backs, just in case.
We already know OUellette can play, and he's here for 3 more years. That's one. I'm also a believer in Dorian Brown, who, if he gets away from the fumbles he had early last year, can also be something special, and he has 2 more years. That's two. Then we have Papi White, and Maleek Irons, both of whom have 4 years left, and I have little doubt that both can play. That brings us to four.
I didn't count Daz or Bo Hardy because both will be Seniors, and when you are recruiting you need to look 2 years out. Four is enough, though, and since the coaches weren't particularly worried about adding a running back, that tells me they have confidence in all four.