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In fact, as recently as the 1990s, the running back position was considered by some to be as important, if not more important, than the quarterback position. [5] For example, in the history of the NFL draft, 23 running backs have been selected with the first overall pick, the most recent of these being Ki-Jana Carter in 1995. [6]
Running backs are players who line up behind the offensive line in a position to receive a hand-off from the quarterback and execute a rushing play. Anywhere from zero to three running backs may be utilized on a play, a formation with no running backs often called an empty backfield.
This formation typically has no wide receivers, and often employs 3 tight ends and 2 running backs, or alternately 2 tight ends and 3 running backs. Often, a tight end or full back position is occupied by a player who normally plays offensive line or defensive line positions to act as an extra blocker.
However, he does feel a bit risky at his current ADP just outside of the first round, heading into his age-27 season while ranking 11th among active running backs in career rush attempts (1,201 ...
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With the 2023 NFL Draft officially one month away, it's time to start breaking down the positions that matter most to fantasy managers, starting with the running backs. Matt Harmon is joined by ...
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