Running backs could get a boost in this year's draft thanks to success of Saquon Barkley
- NFL teams will participate in the draft on Thursday, considering running back prospects.
- A shift to passing, which started in 1978, impacted running back draft status and pay.
- The running play rate decreased to 40% in 2014, but rose to 43.4% last season.
- Ravens GM Eric DeCosta stated, "Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith, guys like that were my idols."
- Despite changing trends, Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry saw free agent success.
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Running backs could get a boost in this year's draft thanks to success of Saquon Barkley
The days of running backs being the headliners at the NFL draft are long in the past with the league’s shift to more passing leading to quarterbacks, pass rushers and pass blockers dominating the top of the draft each year. The ingredients could be in place for a bit of a change this year thanks to one of the deepest classes of running backs in years following a season when game-changing backs such as Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry became the …
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If you have heard one thing this NFL Draft season, this is likely a very deep running back class. While there are a few I think stand out even in a great class, there certainly is no shortage of options after the top names. Running back, more than any other position, is impacted by landing […]
“We Saw What Saquon Barkley Did With the Philadelphia Eagles”: Emmanuel Acho Brands Ashton Jeanty as a “Franchise Changer”
Leading up to the 2025 NFL draft, the spotlight has largely been on Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, and Abdul Carter. However, there’s someone lurking in the shadows behind them all: the electric running back prospect, Ashton Jeanty. He’s a player whom Emmanuel Acho believes could change the course of a franchise. Jeanty was the talk of college football town this past season at Boise State, especially after finishing as the runner-up i…
Running backs could get boost in draft thanks to success of Saquon Barkley
The days of running backs being the headliners at the NFL draft are long in the past with the league’s shift to more passing leading to quarterbacks, pass rushers and pass blockers dominating the top of the draft each year. The ingredients could be in place for a bit of a change this year thanks to one of the deepest classes of running backs in years following a season when game-changing backs such as Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry became the …
NFL Fantasy Football 2025: Top Fantasy Running Backs in the 2025 Rookie Draft Class – SportsEthos
One of the best ways to get an edge over the competition in fantasy football is by taking the time to dig into the rookie class that will be pouring into player pools in between seasons. It can be extremely beneficial to know the molds of each important player and how quickly and effectively their game may or may not translate to the NFL. Some players may thrive better in certain systems or wind up in landing spots that don’t have as clear a pat…
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