ChefBoyRPete 3 hours ago
This is a bit more challenging of an outlook to make. There are ALOT of really talented running backs coming into the league next year. A lot of backs that can handle high workload or have 3 down skillsets. I really do like Davis, but you mist also keep in mind that he is a day 3 draft pick and he was a bit of an older prospect. Usually you like for rbs to have round 3 draft capital or higher, but this is obviously not a set in stone rule. If you flash talent. A cheap running back is a cheap running back, and teams usually only view them as a rookie deal type investment. 2nd contracts are gravy. Typically higher drafted guys get many more chances to prove themselves due to team investment though.
Players like Pacheco, Kyren, ekler etc clearly show that you can find elite talent in the later rounds and have a stud for years, however players like alleiger or James Robinson show you that some teams who hit on a guy in the later rounds, regardless of output will just replace them if a new shiny toy is available. Bijan for alleiger or etienne for Robinson.
I know I didn't really tell you anything definitive lol, but you kinda try to navigate the future landscape with what you see in current prospects
I would roll with whatever backs you like. It's entirely up to you, but Based on all this, and a bit of team need I would probably personally rank them:
Benson, bucky > Tracy, Davis > Lloyd, corum
However, keep in mind, I have been wrong in the past hahah, I am more of a wide receiver savant than I am a running back ball knower hahah @GipsyChimp