Quote:You're using a very limited sample size there JackCity, compared to the stats in the original article.


I take your point that in second and third round RBs also work out well, but the more you narrow down the range of your stats the greater the chance some outstanding 2nd and 3rd round picks skew the figures.


But whichever way you view the stats, you stand a better chance of getting a productive running back if you pick him in the first round. Not really a surprise, you're going to find that for all positions.

The stats in the original article don't represent the current times well at all.  Its plain as day the chance of getting a productive player is greater in the first, the argument is that the difference in production isn't that big compared to running backs drafted in the 2nd or 3rd, perhaps not enough to warrant spending a top 5 pick.  

 

Anyway I'm relatively happy with the Fournette pick. I look forward to seeing him run over Cyprien and Malik Hooker. 

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