Ranking the top 10 running backs in 2024 NFL Draft
NY Post
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 running backs in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:
Home run hitter who can start and stop on a dime. Gained 10 or more yards on 25.4 percent of carries last season, per NFL.com. Breaks second-level tackles (averaged 4.35 yards after contact). Like many rookies, could struggle in pass protection.
Recovering from a torn ACL suffered in November. Three-down potential because of soft hands and making the first tackler miss. Fresh legs after only 256 career touches playing behind two 2023 draft picks. Too many moves before hitting the hole.
Compact, powerful back who put up an offensive lineman-like 27 reps on the 225-pound bench press. Finds small creases and gets downhill. Does everything — including block — bigger than his size. Michigan-record 56 career rushing touchdowns.
Happy to deliver punishment. Body is built to withstand toll of feature back but was averaging about 10 carries per game until mid-November. Zero career fumbles. Big-play weapon with four 50-plus-yard gains. Third-down role is undefined.
Led FBS running backs with 56 catches in addition to second straight 1,000-yard season. One career fumble. Changes directions at full speed on tape but didn’t show the same level of explosiveness at the NFL combine (4.55-second 40-yard dash).
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