The fantasy football season has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the NFL stops. Of course, we have the NFL Playoffs to enjoy, but it’s also time to start getting excited for the 2024 NFL Draft. Dynasty fantasy football managers and redraft players alike can dive into the upcoming class of fantasy football rookies to prepare for the 2024 NFL season. We’ll take a look at players to know from the 2024 NFL Draft class.
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Easily one of the best pure runners in the class on tape, with an outstanding combination of consistency, intelligence, vision, patience, decisiveness, footwork, acceleration and toughness which allows him to rack up tons of yardage between the tackles. How teams evaluate his knee seems to be the key to his draft stock, especially because his yards-per-carry dropped somewhat this past season, but it would be surprising to see him fall out of the second day, as he has the skills to carve out a long, productive career in the pros.
Braelon Allen (RB – Wisconsin)
A modern power back who combines a massive frame and excellent power with discipline and more quickness than anticipated. May be slightly taller than you’d like in a pro back, but looks like an easy projection to the league as the power back in a rotation. Experience in both zone- and gap-based schemes should help him out. Could sneak into the second day, but should definitely be in consideration when the third day begins.
Trey Benson (RB – Florida State)
A big, tough runner who makes good decisions as a ballcarrier and who shows more speed and elusiveness than usual for his size. His size, relatively light college workload compared to some of the other top backs, and ability to block should earn him some second-day consideration. Would fit best in a gap offense that commits to the run game, as late in the game he can reap what he sowed on earlier carries between the tackles.
A very good natural runner who has the patience, vision, quickness, burst and elusiveness to succeed at the next level, but whose value on passing downs is less clear at this point. Consequently, could be on the fringe of the second and third days, as teams may view him as a member of a running back rotation, similar to what his role has been in college so far.
One of the most polished, pro-ready backs in the class, he has done it all at the college level, and should be able to step right into a running back rotation, or even potentially function as a feature back, given his frame, vision, strength, and passing-down experience. Age, tread, and the lack of elite speed and explosiveness may cause him to slip into the mid-rounds, but I’m relatively higher on him, and believe he could ultimately outperform some of the more heralded backs in the class.
Audric Estimé (RB – Notre Dame)
Gap teams that want a no-nonsense power back with a rocked-up frame need look no further. He offers decisive running on gap concepts between the tackles, running behind his pads with a low center of gravity, a punishing style, and excellent leg drive and determination to finish his runs. Although his passing-down duties weren’t the most extensive in school, he’s shown himself to have a reliable pair of hands and an anchor strong enough to hold up in pass pro. Looks like he’ll probably be an early third-day pick who can step right in and offer some value early in his career.
A classic jitterbug type with probably the best agility in this year’s class, he’s established himself as a major part of Oregon’s offense, combining decisiveness between the tackles with creativity on lateral rushing attempts and value in the screen game. Lack ideal size, power, and pass-blocking chops means he’ll almost certainly be part of a running-back rotation, but teams looking for a creative spark on offense will be interested. Oregon actually runs a lot of gap concepts, but would probably be best on outside zone plays at the next level.
A decisive, physical runner who gets up to speed quickly and can contribute as a receiver and kick returner. He may not have quite the same physical or athletic tools as some of the other backs in the class, and wasn’t able to replicate his sophomore-year success as a junior, but teams could fall in love with his competitiveness and toughness. Looks like he’ll probably be more of a mid-round selection. Would probably function best in a zone-based scheme.
A fast, agile back with good burst and excellent open-field running skills, he functioned as a workhorse for the Jayhawks but might be more of a change-of-pace back at the next level, as he may struggle to grind out tough yardage between the tackles as a pro. Ran a relatively higher amount of gap concepts in school, but might be better-suited to a zone-blocking scheme where he’s able to stretch defenses out and cut upfield when he sees daylight. Probably more of a mid-round option.
Donovan Edwards (RB – Michigan)
A smooth runner who has the patience and vision to stretch out the defense laterally and execute one-cut concepts, but who doesn’t run with the power and competitiveness you’d expect given his size. Following a very disappointing junior campaign, his stock has probably fallen somewhat considerably, but could still end up coming off the board around the mid-rounds because of his natural, versatile receiving skills. Will likely begin his career as a passing-game specialist and member of a running back rotation.
Check out our full scouting reports for notable 2024 NFL Draft running backs:
2024 NFL Draft Scouting Reports: Running Backs
- Trey Benson (RB – Florida State)
- MarShawn Lloyd (RB – USC)
- Braelon Allen (RB – Wisconsin)
- Ray Davis (RB – Kentucky)
- Audric Estimé (RB – Notre Dame)
- Will Shipley (RB – Clemson)
- Blake Corum (RB – Michigan)
- Devin Neal (RB – Kansas)
- Donovan Edwards (RB – Michigan)
- Bucky Irving (RB – Oregon)
2023 NFL Draft Recap: Running Backs
Here’s a list of the running backs selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, including their draft position and the team that selected them:
- Bijan Robinson, Texas: Atlanta Falcons, Round 1, Pick 8
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama: Detroit Lions, Round 1, Pick 12
- Zach Charbonnet, UCLA: Seattle Seahawks, Round 2, Pick 52
- Kendre Miller, TCU: New Orleans Saints, Round 3, Pick 71
- Tyjae Spears, Tulane: Tennessee Titans, Round 3, Pick 81
- Devon Achane, Texas A&M: Miami Dolphins, Round 3, Pick 84
- Tank Bigsby, Auburn: Jacksonville Jaguars, Round 3, Pick 88
- Roschon Johnson, Texas: Chicago Bears, Round 4, Pick 115
- Israel Abanikanda, Pittsburgh: New York Jets, Round 5, Pick 143
- Chase Brown, Illinois: Cincinnati Bengals, Round 5, Pick 163
- Eric Gray, Oklahoma: New York Giants, Round 5, Pick 172
- Evan Hull, Northwestern: Indianapolis Colts, Round 5, Pick 176
- Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kentucky: Washington Commanders, Round 5, Pick 193
- Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State: Dallas Cowboys, Round 6, Pick 212
- Zach Evans, Mississippi: Los Angeles Rams, Round 6, Pick 215
- DeWayne McBride, UAB: Minnesota Vikings, Round 7, Pick 222
- Lew Nichols, Central Michigan: Green Bay Packers, Round 7, Pick 235
- Kenny McIntosh, Georgia: Seattle Seahawks, Round 7, Pick 237
2024 NFL Draft Guide
It’s never too early to dive into the upcoming NFL Draft class! We’ll have you covered as we all prepare to welcome the newest rookies into the league. Below you’ll find early mock drafts, prospect rankings and profiles, and more as we help you prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft!
Check out our 2024 NFL Draft Guide 
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