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Josh Jacobs Isn't a Sure Thing, But He Has a Clear Path to Success in Oakland

With the 24th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders made Josh Jacobs the first running back off the board.

Jacobs will now run behind Football Outsiders' 13th-best run blocking unit of 2018. Marshawn Lynch has retired, Antonio Brown adds explosiveness to the offense, and all Jacobs has to do is beat out Isaiah Crowell, Jalen Richard, and Chris Warren for the primary back duties.

It's probably safe to expect him to become a workhorse running back as a rookie.