Yahoo Sports NFL on Israel Abanikanda

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"He's a sleeper in the running back competition, but has looked just as good as any of his competitors throughout training camp/preseason. Despite that, he's still a long shot to make the roster."

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Abanikanda sleeper RB competing well but long shot for roster spot.

Sleeper in the running back competition who has looked just as good as any of his competitors throughout training camp/preseason; despite that, he's still a long shot to make the roster.