Ranking the five rookie running backs who will be most productive in 2021: Jets' Michael Carter tops list

Which running backs can make the biggest impact in their first NFL seasons?

The running back position has lost almost all its value, they say. Yet we had another draft with multiple running backs picked in the first round. Of course, the NFL has now become infatuated with passing the football, which means runners have to prove their worth as pass catchers too. Fortunately, the 2021 class boasted a nice collection of truly versatile running back prospects.  Let's rank the top five backs strictly based on who'll be most productive in 2021.  Other installments in this series -- tight ends, wide receivers