First round running backs are all the rage right now with Dalvin Cook, Leonard Fournette, and Christian McCaffrey headlining an impressive group. Even the latter back could end up going in the top ten if recent reports can be believed.
Ezekiel Elliott’s big first season on the heels of Todd Gurley’s impressive 13 games in his rookie year have made teams believers in first round running backs again. Once out of favor, teams are willing to dip back into the running back pool with the valuable first round selections. With some prospects, like Elliott and Fournette, it is easy to see why.