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The 2021 R1 RB Debate
In recent years, many NFL pundits and fans have been insisting :
“Teams never should take a RB in round 1.”
“You can get very good RBs later on the draft.”
“The best RBs are usually taken in rounds 2-5.”
“Teams can win with serviceable RBs.” (thereby mitigating the importance of having a star RB).
My quick answers to these four statements are:
Taking a RB in Round 1 depends on the top talents at the position and how deep the draft pool is at RB in a given year.
Yes, teams can hit a home run with RB draft picks in rounds 2-5, that is, if they select the right one. Don’t forget, teams have to be lucky that the right one at the right time falls to them.