After pass-catching backs took the league by storm, the value of the running back position skyrocketed. Just look at recent drafts. Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey were taken fourth and eighth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. This year, Saquon Barkley, Rashaad Penny, and Sony Michel were each taken second, 27th, and 31st. With the rising value of running backs, let’s look at how they rank within the NFC South.
These ranks are based on two metrics: The running backs (obviously) and their coaches.
Let’s not get cute. The reigning Rookie of the Year’s shifty style keeps defensive coordinators awake at night.