I know what you're saying. "Never select a running back early, they don't last as long as most positions and aren't worth the big investment." Well, you're right, it's true, the average career span of an NFL running back is only 2.6 years. That's 0.7 years shorter than the average career length of an NFL player. If a running back is successful, they'll at least play out their rookie contract. If they're very successful, they'll maybe hit eight years, but it'll be a long road full of many bumps and bruises. But sometimes for a team that finds that guy, it's all worth that big investment.
Could the Packers Select a Running Back Early?
