Leading up to the 2016 NFL draft, one of the Philadelphia Eagles‘ biggest needs was a true No. 1 running back. Before eventually trading up to select Carson Wentz as their franchise quarterback, Ohio State’s Ezekiel Elliott was heavily linked to Philadelphia, but he is now a member of the Dallas Cowboys.
However, the Eagles did address their need for a running back later in the draft by selecting Wendell Smallwood. While Smallwood has the potential to become a solid contributor for the Eagles, he does not look to be a true workhorse running back.