Former Ohio State running back Trey Sermon has struggled to get on the field in his short career, already on his third team entering his fourth season as a pro. He seems to have found a role as the top back up to star running back Jonathan Taylor, akin to the Zach Moss role from last season. Moss was able to capitalize on his chances when Taylor suffered some injury issues. Considering the work load Taylor was given by the Colts, it’s only a matter of time when something will be ailing Taylor. Sermon has never been a bell cow before, so he will have a good chance to show what he can do if Taylor goes down.

Trey Sermon is far from a sexy fantasy pick, but he has value as the back up to Jonathan Taylor. For what Sermon lacks in athleticism, he must be delivering what the Indy coaching staff wants from their stable of backs. The touchdown upside of this backfield may be limited due to quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rushing ability. All Jonathan Taylor owners should take Sermon as a late round handcuff pick, so you don’t lose out on wavier claims. Zack Moss was one of the top wavier wire claims last season when Taylor went down.