Kansas City Chiefs: Running back position moving forward
By Chris Clark
Drafting a running back can often be a coin toss on whether or not they’re a fit for the NFL.
You don’t have to look much further than a bust like former Cleveland Browns first-round draft pick, Trent Richardson, to see the risk involved. Success in college doesn’t always translate to success in the pros.
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Some teams like the Dallas Cowboys with Ezekiel Elliott and the New York Giants with rookie sensation Saquon Barkley seem to have reaped the rewards of risking first round picks on the running back position.
There are also opportunities to reap the rewards at a lower risk as the Saints did with Kamara in the third round in 2017. Since Kansas City is likely to focus on a defensive upgrade in the first round, it would seem to be a low risk, high reward scenario in drafting a running back in the second or third round.
The Georgia Bulldogs have been a stud running back factory as of late, producing such names as the Los Angeles Rams’ Todd Gurley, the Cleveland Browns’ Nick Chubb, and the New England Patriots’ Sony Michel. Could the trend continue with guys like D’Andre Swift or Elijah Holyfield, if they’re available?
Just like any other year, there are many prospects that NFL teams will consider. Many factors go into that consideration like scheme fit, injury history, and what round they might be available in the draft.
Given the current scenario, it’s likely that the running back position just climbed a little higher on the draft board for Kansas City.