The Philadelphia Eagles selected rookie running back Donnel Pumphrey with the their second fourth-round selection of the 2017 NFL Draft. Since then, it’s been an up-and-down first season. Pumphrey has seen both highs and lows. Honestly, he’s seen more of each than athletes who have been in the NFL twice as long probably have seen.
Pumphrey entered the league riding a thin line that had high expectations on one side and doubt on the other. He’s generated excitement in OTAs and practices. He’s stirred up concern and doubt by playing below average on more than one occasion in the preseason.