Theyre also positions of need for the Panthers as they continue to build a really good offensive line and a defense that could make some noise. The Saints were 0-4 without him, managing less than 100 yards on the ground and just 300 yards of total offense in those contests. Round 1, Pick 8 - RB Bijan Robinson, Texas. If so, the Jags have their lead back. Maurice Jones-Drew has one thought about the Cowboys' usage of Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard in Zeke's return: Keep it even-steven! Expect Stevenson's role to expand even more in 2022 as the rookie found his stride down the stretch. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, cap figures come from Over The Cap. . B.J. The positional value of running backs will always tip the scales of valuation when the draft comes around. At 511, 215 pounds, he has the size and contact resistance to churn through congestion and take a workhorses volume. April 30, 2023 8:55 am ET. Herbert showed flashes when Montgomery was out and deserves additional carries in his second season. With Trevor Lawrence lifting Jacksonville, Houston (C.J. It's been a horrendous year for the Rams' running game in 2022. I expect Cook to take advantage of the worst run defense in the NFL. bulldozer with underrated open field agility. Round 3, Pick 81 Dan Benton. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Najee Harris, Benny Snell Jr., Anthony McFarland Jr. Harris' rookie season proved he's the type of bell-cow back Mike Tomlin wants to employ. Zach Harrison as their top defensive pick doesnt inspire a lot of confidence, though they did address a lot in free agency. Injuries are easily my least favorite part of football season, and you'll notice that my RB rankings at the quarter mark have endured quite the shuffle from last week due to these injuries. He is a twitchy ball carrier which was on display at the senior bowl. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Aaron Jones, A.J. Round 3, Pick 71 It feels wrong not to list Deebo Samuel among the 49ers running backs after the "wideback" became a force out of the backfield down the stretch, propelling San Francisco to the NFC Championship Game. While Charbonnet is competing with a far more talented class, hes still a top-five back. Could the Seahawks have done any better to set Geno Smith up for success? With any luck, however, perhaps Mike McCarthy will insist on getting both backs on the field more often to get Pollard more touches. Click here to view the full Devon Achane Scouting Report. Top RBs under contract for 2022:Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Key free agents: Darrel Williams (UFA), Jerick McKinnon (UFA), Derrick Gore (ERFA). Dobbins was in for a huge workload before his ACL tear. Detroit's roster has plenty of other holes it needs to fill before worrying about the backfield at this stage of the rebuild. What about the other teams around the NFC South? Injuries thrust question marks into the Jaguars' backfield (the main reason they're listed in this category). Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts The ruling rusher in the NFL with 1,811 yards, Taylor easily outpaced runner-up Nick Chubb by 552 yards. His size isnt ideal but he knows how to use it well. After three decades of being able to lean on Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Green Bay Packers are moving on to a new era with Jordan Love, their first-round pick in 2020 . With plenty of cap space, however, a slasher like Marlon Mack who won't break the bank might look nice in powder blue. In the 1980s and early 1990s, no division in the NFL represented power football better than the NFC East. Quarterback: 1-19 Running back: 1-49,. Phillips in the fourth round was good value for who will likely be a starting nickel sooner rather than later. Former NFL rushing leader and NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew will survey all running backs and rank his top 15 each week of the 2022 season. That's a recipe for long down-and-distances. Drive Time is back with a draft pick breakdown! With the Falcons and Saints on a bye and the Panthers and Buccaneers having completed their matchups, what do the current NFC South standings look like as of Monday, Dec. 12, at 11:30 p.m. They also doubled down on Fresno State QBs in the fourth round, selecting Jake Haener, who will hopefully continue his already established connection with the other former Fresno fella Derek Carr. If he's healthy -- a big if, as always -- he'd slide right back into that role alongside Jackson. April 14, 2022 8:00 am ET Running back isn't a pressing need for the Jets entering the 2022 NFL draft. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 8) Roschon Johnson, Texas With the Bucs' top three backs headed for free agency, GM Jason Licht will have to rebuild the position. His rankings are based on this season's efforts alone. A bit confusing to go so defense heavy when an offense losing Tom Brady needs as much help as they can get. Foskey is about as safe of a defensive lineman pick that the team has ever made. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Plus, the Vikings and Giants each grab a running back. The duo puts Indy's backfield in a good spot heading into 2022. John Riggins and "The Hogs" were the headliners, while the Dallas Cowboys had Tony Dorsett, Herschel Walker and Emmitt Smith, and the New York Giants featured Joe Morris, Ottis Anderson and Rodney Hampton. He. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt, Demetric Felton, John Kelly, Key free agents: DErnest Johnson (RFA). Top RBs under contract for 2022: Saquon Barkley, Devontae Booker, Gary Brightwell. Not much did. His rankings are based on this season's. He has incredible cutback ability and natural vision to find gaps in a defense. That's all you really need to know about the state of Barkley entering 2022. Desperate for their first win, the Raiders relied on Jacobs' physical running style and it paid off. Maurice Jones-Drew evaluated every running back who started a game during the 2022 NFL regular season to create a COMPLETE ranking, from 1 to 75. But with little cap space, can they strike a deal before another needy team pounces? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Will he be the same tackle-breaking weapon in 2022? Top RBs under contract for 2022: Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison, Kene Nwangwu. That represents a noticeable shift from 2006 the first season that PFF began collecting NFL data. Round 3, Pick 84 In his final first-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Peter Schrager sees the Titans trading into the top three for a quarterback. Devon Achane has the ability to navigate traffic and use his smaller stature to his advantage, sitting in tight spots until daylight comes calling. The rest of their draft class was fine, nothing to write home about; they filled out the rest of their roster with solid talent that can contribute now and down the road. How do you grade the New Orleans Saints 2023 draft class? All Scouts Average Position Rank 2. While Williams will be used between the tackles, expect Patterson to again be the teams leading rusher and primary weapon for a rebuilding Atlanta offense. Which Saints Player Most Excited to See At Training Camp, How the Original USFL Affected New Orleans Saints History, Report: Saints RB Alvin Kamara Could Face a Six-Game Suspension, Mickey Loomis Comments on Alvin Kamara's Legal Issues, Saints Expect Big Results From Splashy Offseason Signings, Alontae Taylor Should Make an Impact Despite a Crowded Defensive Backfield, Saints Win-Loss Scenarios and Possible Repercussions for 2022, Saints Value These Role Players' Contributions, Saints' Most Likely Hall of Fame Candidates, Saints Who Have to Deliver in Training Camp. I want to start off by saying I actually think this was a decent draft job by the Bucs front office. Can the Eagles improve their No. Bresee might be a bit of a risk in the first round to some, but the reward outweighs that risk as he can contribute right away while also have the potential to be an all-timer. #32. Is. Patterson did play in the game, finishing with 38 yards and a TD on nine carries, but his injury opens the door for young running backs Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley. But the new coaching staff could look to find a better change-of-pace back to pair with Cook and provide additional juice when Kirk Cousins gets into check-down mode. Below we rank the running backs from the NFC West, starting with the best. But Pittsburgh needs to find a reliable backup to take some pressure off. While Kamara has been one of the NFL's most dynamic weapons since entering the league, he wasn't the only dominant back produced by the 2017 draft. See the full pecking order. The Texans moved on from Mark Ingram and Phillip Lindsay midseason and should let Johnson walk this offseason. Round 1, Pick 8 (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images), Round 1, Pick 8 RB Bijan Robinson, Texas, Round 2, Pick 38 OL Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse, Round 3, Pick 75 DE Zach Harrison, Ohio State, Round 4, Pick 113 CB Clark Phillips III, Utah, Round 7, Pick 224 S DeMarcco Hellams, Alabama, Round 7, Pick 225 OL Jovaughn Gwyn, South Carolina. The last Lions player to rush for at least 2 TDs in 3 or more games in a single season was Barry Sanders in 1997. An impressive athlete at 220 pounds, he set a PFF college record with 104 missed tackles forced in 2022 . Despite being chosen after DT Mazi Smith and DE Myles . Baylor, A.J. Sanders carried the ball 27 times for 134 rush yards and scored 2 touchdowns all while averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Which player earns the No. It is important to note that Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will not be on the list, as he tore his. ET (per ESPN), and how is the weekly playoff picture shaking out after Week 1314. "Upright runner with outstanding body composition . Player Summary Walker has firmly established himself as one of the top running backs in the 2022 NFL Draft class coming from previous insignificance at Wake Forrest. McFarland projected as a shifty change-of-pace option coming out of college as a fourth-round pick but has yet to prove he has staying power. There is currently no proven depth for the Saints behind Kamara and Ingram. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Rex Burkhead, Key free agents: David Johnson (UFA), Royce Freeman (UFA). Recent additions like DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, S Marcus Maye, S Justin Evans, G Forrest Lamp, and DE Taco Charlton were also products of the 2017 draft. They had larger needs to address than they did. I think Johnson has the potential to become a good player in the NFL, but its just that for now. Robinson is a top-three talent in the 2023 NFL Draft, without accounting for positional value, and a blue-chip prospect with his amalgamation of traits. 14). Houston Texans Top RBs under contract for 2022: Rex Burkhead Key free agents: David Johnson (UFA), Royce Freeman (UFA) Burkhead leading any team in rushing in 2021 had to be one of the more. They only had two starting quality corners and two starting quality safeties going into the draft, and theyre pretty much in that same situation, even after drafting safety Josh Hayes out of Kansas State in the 6th round. Ingram is no longer capable of shouldering an offensive attack. Here's a look at his pre-draft scouting report from NFL.com. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. I'd also like to see them add a third-down pass-catcher to give Ryan Tannehill some help. Dillon, Kylin Hill, Patrick Taylor. What becomes of McCaffrey? Injuries wreaked havoc on the Browns' backfield duo of Chubb and Hunt. Will the Cowboys or Packers tandem earn the No. Rating: 69.0 Rank: #34 Forty: Josh Williams RB LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report Josh Williams RB LSU Colts owner Jim Irsay talks to Judy Battista about the influx of signal-callers in the AFC South. Spiller rushed for 1,036 yards and 9 touchdowns two seasons ago with 20 catches for 193 . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. With Hunt's $6.25 million not guaranteed in the final year of his contract, it's possible, if unlikely, the Browns could make him a surprise cut this offseason. The duo combined for 1,535 rush yards on 335 carries with 20 scores. The Panthers still desperately need their versatile back on the field for any chance at success in 2022. Hopefully, he keeps this ride steady and duplicates that level of production in London. The last preview episode of the 2023 NFL Draft, ESPN's Jordan Reid stops by to tell us about the biggest storylines, potential pivot points, how the league values QB's skill sets in 2023 and much more. And we know in Dallas, Jerry Jones doesn't pay big-money players to sit on the sideline. Still, I don't expect a big addition to the backfield, with the Chargers willing to see if Rountree can grow into a more prominent role. Of course they can still be competitive this season, and this draft continues that idea. 2022 NFL Running Back Rankings 1. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram, Tony Jones, Key free agents: Ty Montgomery (UFA), Dwayne Washington (UFA). It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. The New Orleans Saints selected Bryan Bresee, a 6-5 and 298-pound defensive tackle from Clemson, with the No. New Orleans will be challenged to replace Kamara's production during his expected suspension, which will also affect his fantasy value and overall statistics. It's not far-fetched to think the best two receiving backs in the league reside in the NFC South. Alas, the injury question marks could cap his market. Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs for a touchdown as New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends. Injuries held Zeke back, but it's the second straight season he's been inefficient and lacked big-play capability. A lot of this hinges on Young and how he performs, but I think theyve picked a pretty damn good guy to do that. A. Workhorse. shouldn't throw significant assets at the position after using a first-round pick on CEH. 2022 stats:4 games | 58 att | 270 rush yds | 4.7 ypc | 1 rush TD | 19 rec | 138 rec yds | 1 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. If not, the Bears should look to add a pass-catcher out of the backfield this offseason. Foreman proved a splendid replacement, and the Titans should work to bring him back to pair with Henry once again. With pass-catching acumen, Evans would be the ideal third-down scatback in Cincy moving forward. Jones and Dillion took the mantle of best RB duo in 2021, proving to be a challenge for all defenses. They went with big guys with their first 3 picks, and Im never going to be mad at that. Round 6, Pick 212 | Cowboys, 15) Zach Evans, Mississippi Hyde shouldn't be guaranteed a roster spot with the new staff entering and after not flashing in plenty of opportunities. 1 at the top of his RB rankings. Singletary surged down the stretch but left yards on the field. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Myles Gaskin, Key free agents: Salvon Ahmed (ERFA), Malcolm Brown (UFA), Phillip Lindsay (UFA), Duke Johnson (UFA). Kamara missed four games with a knee injury in 2021. Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the New Orleans Saints. 2022 weekly grid Fantasy points allowed per game to running backs These are the values applied to this year's schedule to determine strength of schedule for running backs. Who's up and who's down in the wake of the 2023 NFL Draft? Taylor nearly lapped the field as the NFL's leading rusher, going for 1,811 yards and 18 TDs on 332 carries, proving unequivocally he's the motor of the Colts' offense. Carolina signed RB DOnta Freeman this offseason, a big-bodied thumper to pair with developing second-year RB Chuba Hubbard, to take some pressure off McCaffrey. He earned 249 carries in 2021 after 312 in 2020 and 250 in 2019. Its just a tough thing to overcome such a head-scratching first round pick, especially for a team that has spent the past two first round picks on other skill positions and none on defensive players or even an offensive lineman. NOTE: Arrows reflect changes from last week's rankings. RB. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Derrick Henry, Darrynton Evans, Key free agents: D'Onta Foreman (UFA), Dontrell Hilliard (UFA). The Chiefs shuffled through backs before landing on the pairing of McKinnon and Edwards-Helaire in the postseason. Gregg Rosenthal identifies who's up and who's down after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft. Plus, see which team now has TWO players in MJD's top 15 RB rankings. 8); Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers (No. Finally, a real draft report instead of the usual cheerleading. Both could end up starting at some point this season, and to get two potential starters in the 4th and 5th rounds is really just doing a tremendous job of doing your homework. 4); Joe Mixon, Bengals (No. If healthy -- a big IF, given Sanders' career -- he could soar over the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career. Playing in rainy conditions that dictated a run-heavy game plan, he took advantage. Plus, Travis and Kyle do a mock "best player available" draft for the 51st pick. Imagine how much more potent Tua Tagovailoa and the RPO game would be with a running back defenses actually fear. Pro Football Network, LLC. The NFL Draft has come and gone. The Jags' offense is in desperate need of speed, which the first-round pick provides if healthy. With NFL+, stay connected throughout the rest of the NFL offseason with special content from Training Camp, Hall of Fame, and more! Top RBs under contract for 2022: D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson, Godwin Igwebuike. Regardless, they filled out their roster properly at the end of the draft with a speedy wideout who lacks any real route running ability but can be developed into a decent depth piece, a tight end who can hopefully serve as a solid backup receiving tight end, and a fun hidden gem EDGE guy who had a productive career at a smaller school (Eastern Michigan) in Jose Ramirez. Perry in the sixth round is great value. NFL QB Index, Week 5: Patrick Mahomes rises to No. 9); Javonte Williams, Broncos (No. Atlanta Falcons; Carolina Panthers; New Orleans Saints; Tampa Bay Buccaneers; NFC West. He was the only Texans player to record a carry. Drive Time returns for a look back at the offseason that was, ahead of this week's draft with Kyle Crabbs from Locked On Dolphins. Forty Time Secs 4.38. Kendre Miller heads to the New Orleans Saints, where he has a chance to establish himself as the number two initially and then even push for the starting role over Alvin Kamara. Height Feet 5-9. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Elijah Mitchell, Trey Sermon, Key free agents: Jeff Wilson (UFA), Raheem Mostert (UFA), JaMycal Hasty (ERFA). But at this stage of every back's career, there are questions about whether the workload is begging to take its toll. Gibson, running through nagging injuries, averaged 4.0 yards per carry, 3.1 yards after contact and was stuffed 45 times. Still, franchises and fan bases want dynamic weapons at their skill positions, and Charbonnet doesnt fall into that bucket. The Atlanta Falcons will have a entertaining offense next season, but it still doesnt seem as though theyre ready to compete for the division with this draft. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. No, the Bucs didn't draft a QB, yes that's a good thing, yes, the Falcons inexplicably drafted a running back at seven overall despite having a rookie running back who ran for over 1,000 yards last season in Tyler Allgeier, no that . The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Conner was a revelation in the desert, racking up 18 total TDs as the Cards' top back. The King put together a day full of highlights, including this one: going untouched on a 19-yard touchdown run. McKissic. The albatross contract could keep the backfield underwater for at least two more seasons. Which running backs were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, which teams selected them, and what will the top options bring to their teams? The 26-year-old McCaffrey has been plagued by injuries over the last two campaigns. Round 1, Pick 1 QB Bryce Young, Alabama, Round 2, Pick 39 WR Jonathan Mingo, Ole Miss, Round 3, Pick 80 OLB D.J. With NFL+, stay connected throughout the rest of the NFL offseason with special content from Training Camp, Hall of Fame, and more! The Next Gen Stats Team uses its draft model to identify the five best value picks from Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. NFL running back rankings 2022. He runs routes and catches like a Pro Bowl wideout. Below is a list of the Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. The Dolphins' run game was ugly in 2021. Heres our take on each teams haul: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI APRIL 27: (L-R) Bijan Robinson poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. But on Cummings board, Gibbs is a top 25 prospect and one of two running backs in the top tier at the position with the other being Texas Bijan Robinson. 2 in the NFL in run percent earning 10-plus yards (16%) among backs with at least 100 carries, behind only Chubb (18%). 2022 stats:4 games | 63 att | 279 rush yds | 4.4 ypc | 1 rush TD | 9 rec | 47 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 1 fumble lost. Plus, Travis' completely, totally incorrect first-round mock draft, and audio highlights from Bradley Chubb and Durham Smyhte's Tuesday pressers. Woof. Carolina Panthers Christian McCaffrey Chuba Hubbard Trenton Cannon Reggie Bonnafon Spencer Brown Rodney Smith Mikey Daniel Darius Clark Mason Stokke This is it. So lets move on from that atrocious run-on sentence. 2022 stats: 4 games | 76 att | 306 rush yds | 4.0 ypc | 3 rush TD | 8 rec | 91 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. Plus, we'll hear from both players from their introductory press conferences, and finish the night with Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel's post-draft presser. You want to talk about weird and stupid. But otherwise, the Niners' backfield is full-up. Click here to view the full Tyjae Spears Scouting Report. Drive Time returns with the second episode of the night with a breakdown of Dolphins third-round pick, RB Devon Achane. Round 5, Pick 163 | Bengals, 11) Eric Gray, Oklahoma Its going to be interesting to see if they address the position in free agency moving forward, or if they decide to try out Zyon McCollum or newly drafted Josh Hayes at the nickel position. And still, with a patchwork group of aging backs, the Ravens managed to finish in the top three in rushing, thanks to QBs Lamar Jackson (767 rushing yards) and Tyler Huntley (294). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their second day with the 50th overall pick. A bonus episode of Drive Time this week covers the media availabilities from Wednesday April 19. Miller should be ready to play immediately as the team awaits what happens with Kamara. Mattison has been a solid fill-in, doing his best Cook impersonation whenever the starter gets injured. The gashing runs are what Seattle hoped it was getting when it took him with a first-round pick in 2018. EDGE, corner, offensive line, hell, they couldve even jumped on the Will Levis train and I would have at least understood it more than this pick. I'm still stunned that Sanders touched the ball 163 times with 912 yards and didn't score a single touchdown -- fantasy football managers are still pulling their hair out. . He led the. 2022 stats:4 games | 59 att | 259 rush yds | 4.4 ypc | 3 rush TD | 6 rec | 33 rec yds | 1 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. His jaw-dropping balance and burst allows him to create extra yardage and make him a scoring threat anywhere on the field. Bob Rose Jun 30, 2022 5:00 PM EDT In this story: New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Carolina. Even after the Rams rushed for 148 yards in Week 11 and 116 on . Fournette's postseason run earned him the lead role in the Buccaneers backfield last season. It's possible the Panthers explore trading McCaffrey, but with McCaffrey set to receive $8.1 million guaranteed in 2022, it could be tough to find a partner. Pairing Harris and Stevenson provides the Pats with two young runners who can break tackles and pound out yards in New England's run-first approach. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Joe Mixon, Samaje Perine, Chris Evans. General manager Nick Caserio went with a veteran-heavy approach in 2021, which didn't work out. This was almost a fantastic draft class for Carolina, close to an A+, but the D.J. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports. Still, he remains the Saints' most dangerous weapon, capable of hitting a home run from anywhere on the field. Round 1, Pick 19 DL Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh, Round 2, Pick 48 OL Cody Mauch, North Dakota State, Round 3, Pick 82 DE YaYa Diaby, Louisville, Round 5, Pick 171 TE Payne Durham, Purdue, Round 6, Pick 181 CB Josh Hayes, Kansas State, Round 6, Pick 191 WR Trey Palmer, Nebraska, Round 6, Pick 196 LB Jose Ramirez, Eastern Michigan. Johnson trade was puzzling enough to drop it a bit. The running back position doesn't carry the same weight in today's NFL as it did 15 or 20 years ago, but it's still crucial. Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2023 NFL Draft. He's getting the carries but hasn't produced much. The strongest earthquake in Arrondissement de Chambry today occurred 10 hours ago: Minor mag. Both pass-catching vet James White and reserve sledgehammer Brandon Bolden are free agents who could bring a new dimension to the offense as McDaniels installs his vision in Vegas. 2022 stats:4 games | 70 att | 336 rush yds | 4.8 ypc | 2 rush TD | 12 rec | 90 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. Plus, Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier recap Day 2 of the draft with their end-of-night presser. Grading the NFC South's Draft. While there is a concern after any 300-plus carry season, the 23-year-old Taylor owns the power and speed to overcome the workload in back-to-back campaigns. Wanting to retain a ground-first attack under Pete Carroll, Seattle, which has plenty of cap space, is likely to attempt to keep Penny in town.

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