The Jacksonville Jaguars had options last year in the 2017 NFL draft when the clock started running on the 4th overall pick of the first round. They decided to go against the grain of the modern NFL and draft Leonard Fournette, a running back, with their selection.
Given the diminishing value of running backs and the bust history of top 10 rushers over the last 15 or so years, it seemed like quite a gamble, especially since most thought the Jaguars would ultimately be held back by their quarterback play.
It’s working out, at least for a year, as Leonard Fournette rushed for over 1,000 yards and spearheaded a surprisingly effective Jacksonville offense.