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Toby Gerhart | Running Back

Team: Minnesota Vikings
Age / DOB:  (26) / 3/28/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 231
College: Stanford
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ESPN 1500 Twin Cities believes Toby Gerhart could be put on the trade block "once injuries start hitting in camp."
Ace beat writer Tom Pelissero touted Gerhart as a trade candidate earlier this offseason, and thinks the Vikes could use a mid- to late-round pick on a back with an eye toward a future trade. The No. 51 overall pick of the 2010 draft, Gerhart is going into the final year of his rookie deal. The Vikes value Gerhart as a pass-protector, but obviously have little use for his running ability behind freak-of-nature Adrian Peterson. Apr 23 - 9:00 PM
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities

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Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

ESPN 1500 Twin Cities wonders if the Vikings could trade Toby Gerhart.

Gerhart is entering a contract year, and he's coming off a career-worst season. Occasionally spelling Adrian Peterson, Gerhart rushed just 50 times for 169 yards (3.4 YPC) and one touchdown. He does have value as a third-down back who excels in pass protection, though, so he could bring back a late-round pick. Ultimately, Gerhart is much more likely to stay in Minnesota.
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
Feb 5 - 3:38 PM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart rushed eight times for 31 yards with a touchdown in the Vikings' Week 16 win over the Texans.

Even though the Vikings were only up 16-6 in the fourth quarter, the Vikings used more Gerhart than Adrian Peterson. It culminated when Gerhart got a carry from three yards out with just under five minutes left and powerfully pushed the pile into the end zone for his first touchdown of the year. He'll return to his caddy role against the Packers in Week 17.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 04:26:00 PM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart rushed one time for six yards and caught two passes for 20 yards in Week 8 against the Bucs.

Gerhart has been relegated to a strict back-up role. He doesn't even play on third downs anymore and is just a handcuff to Adrian Peterson.
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 12:58:00 AM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart rushed once for one yard and caught two passes for 10 yards in the Vikings' Week 6 defeat.

Gerhart's role has been reduced dramatically; he wasn't even on the field for third downs against the Redskins. He's just an Adrian Peterson handcuff.
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 07:53:00 PM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart fumbled three times in the final 3:33 of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the 49ers.

Adrian Peterson racked up 25 carries quickly, so the Vikings wanted to give him a little breather as they iced the game. Gerhart's performance may make them think twice about doing that again. He had just 18 yards on eight carries and was ridiculously careless with the football. There's nothing more than handcuff appeal here.
Related: Adrian Peterson
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 08:07:00 AM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart rushed eight times for 18 yards in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the 49ers.

He caught two passes for 20 yards. Gerhart didn't play extensively until late-game clock-killing mode, when it was clear Minnesota was going to pull off the upset victory. Gerhart is just a handcuff for Adrian Peterson owners.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 04:48:00 PM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart rushed five times for 15 yards in Minnesota's Week 2 loss to the Colts, adding two catches for 17 yards.

It was a plodding afternoon for Gerhart, who gained more than two yards on only two of his carries. In one second-quarter sequence, he followed up an eight-yard Percy Harvin gain with a one-yard plunge. Adrian Peterson then reeled off a six-yard gainer before Gerhart lost two yards on the next snap. Back to being a pure handcuff with Peterson turning in back-to-back 18-touch performances, Gerhart isn't worth owning in a large majority of fantasy leagues.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 05:41:00 PM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart managed 18 yards on six carries and one catch for eight yards in the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Jaguars.

It was like old times in Minnesota's backfield, with Adrian Peterson starting and operating as the feature back while Gerhart came only in to change up the pace. Gerhart is a solid back in that he gets what's blocked and can play effectively in the pass game, but he needs much more volume in order to be fantasy viable. Keep Gerhart on the bench in Week 2 against Indianapolis.
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 04:56:00 PM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Yahoo's Jason Cole reports that Toby Gerhart and Adrian Peterson will "share carries" Sunday against the Jaguars.

Peterson definitely will be active, but this will be a running back committee on Opening Day. It's a dicey fantasy situation against a pretty good Jaguars defense with no clarity in the backfield pecking order. We didn't even see Peterson take a preseason carry. Start Vikings backs at your own risk.
Related: Toby Gerhart
Source: Jason Cole on Twitter
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 11:11:00 AM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart is expected to be the Vikings' primary back against the Jaguars Sunday.

If Adrian Peterson (knee) is active, he'll have "limited exposure" according to coach Leslie Frazier. That leaves the feature back job to Gerhart, who has proved he is capable of handling big workloads before. In the five games that Peterson has missed over the last two seasons, Gerhart has averaged 21.0 touches. "We feel like we don't have to change any of our plays. We're very confident and comfortable with Toby being our lead back if that's the case," Frazier said.
Source: Associated Press
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 09:12:00 AM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart rushed six times for 18 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Chargers.

He was held without a catch. Hardly an inspiring night for a player ticketed for a big early-season role as the Vikings ease in Adrian Peterson (knee). If Gerhart doesn't suit up for Minnesota's exhibition finale, he'll finish the preseason with 17 carries for 79 yards and one catch for 19 yards. Gerhart should be the Vikings' primary back in Week 1, but how touches are divvied up after that could be wholly dependent on AP's health.
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 12:25:00 AM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart took the first-team snaps as the Vikings opened training camp.

As expected, Adrian Peterson (ACL surgery) chatted with coaches on the sideline. He's likely to be placed on active/PUP shortly. Gerhart will carry the lion's share of the workload until Peterson proves his health. In the five games that Peterson has missed over the last two seasons, Gerhart has averaged 21.0 touches.
Related: Adrian Peterson
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 12:18:00 PM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart has been led to believe that he's headed for a "big role" in the Vikings' offense this season.

Although Gerhart expects Adrian Peterson (knee) to play in Week 1, he believes it will be off the bench. "I'm looking like I'm going to be the starter from Day 1," said Gerhart, "and have to be the starter all the way on through until Adrian is back and ready and full-speed." Gerhart totaled an impressive 419 yards on 83 carries (5.0 YPC) in six games filling in for Peterson late last season. It's reasonable to project RB2/flex value for the first quarter of the year.
Related: Adrian Peterson
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 01:22:00 AM
Toby Gerhart - RB - Vikings

Toby Gerhart (knee) reiterated that his slightly torn MCL feels 100 percent.

Gerhart participated in Vikings minicamp and showed no residual signs of the Week 17 injury. He never needed to go under the knife. Gerhart projects as a low-upside workhorse if Adrian Peterson (ACL, MCL) starts the season on PUP.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 09:06:00 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Christian Ponder
2Matt Cassel
3McLeod Bethel-Thompson
4James Vandenberg
RB1Adrian Peterson
2Toby Gerhart
3Matt Asiata
4Joe Banyard
5Jerodis Williams
GLB1Adrian Peterson
2Toby Gerhart
3RB1Adrian Peterson
2Toby Gerhart
FB1Jerome Felton
2Zach Line
WR11Greg Jennings
2Jarius Wright
3Joe Webb
4Greg Childs
5Chris Summers
WR21Jerome Simpson
2Cordarrelle Patterson
3Stephen Burton
4Rodney Smith
5Erik Highsmith
WR31Cordarrelle Patterson
TE1Kyle Rudolph
2John Carlson
3Rhett Ellison
4Chase Ford
5Colin Anderson
K1Blair Walsh