Remember back when running backs were, basically every pick in the first two rounds of a fantasy draft and taking a receiver or quarterback was a risk?
It’s become the exact opposite as the 2016 season approaches. With more and more emphasis on the passing game, more concern for the high rate of injury to tailbacks and several teams sharing carries, it’s almost a bad investment to grab an RB early. Aside from ToddGurley, AdrianPeterson and rookie EzekielElliot, most other running backs are stretches in the first round this season. Here’s a look at where that trio and 37 more fall on Metro’s running back list: 1. Todd Gurley, Rams
2.Adrian Peterson, Vikings
3. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboy
4. David Johnson, Cardinals
5.Le’Veon Bell, Steelers
6. Devonta Freeman, Falcons
7. Doug Martin, Buccaneers
8.Lamar Miller, Texans
9. Thomas Rawls, Seahawks
10.Eddie Lacy, Packers
11. LeSean McCoy, Bills
12. Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
13.Mark Ingram, Saints
14. Matt Forte, Jets
15. Jonathan Stewart, Panthers
16. C.J. Anderson, Broncos
17.DeMarco Murray, Titans
18. Latavius Murray, Raiders
19. Jeremy Hill, Bengals
20.Ryan Mathews, Eagles
21. Dion Lewis, Patriots
22. Jeremy Langford, Bears
23.Carlos Hyde, 49ers
24. Duke Johnson Jr., Browns
25. Matt Jones, Redskins
26. Melvin Gordon, Chargers
27.Arian Foster, Dolphins
28. DeAngelo Williams, Steelers
29. Frank Gore, Colts
30.Ameer Abdullah, Lions
31. Rashad Jennings, Giants
32. T.J. Yeldon, Jaguars
33. Giovani Bernard, Bengals
34.Chris Ivory, Jaguars
35. Justin Forsett, Ravens
36.Danny Woodhead, Chargers
37.Bilal Powell, Jets
38. LeGarrette Blount, Patriots
39. Derrick Henry, Titans
40. Tevin Coleman, Falcons