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The NFL Draft is less than one week away.
The first round is set to begin on April 27, and it is one of the most highly anticipated events of the offseason.
One position that is full of talented players is running back.
But, many teams are wary of addressing a first-round pick on a position of little importance.
Still, this draft class has two prospects that teams will have a hard time passing on.
Those two prospects are Texas running back Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama.
According to Ian Rapoport, he thinks both of those stars will be selected in the first round.
“I think we’re gonna see Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs go in the first round”@RapSheet #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/yFxG7xl8Pv
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 21, 2023
It seems like Robinson has been the clear-cut number-one running back in the class.
Also, he is a lock to be selected at some point in the first round.
But, the hype about Gibbs has picked up recently.
Earlier in draft season he was deemed to be a day-two selection.
But, some teams in the backend of the first are interested in him.
Selecting a player in the first round gives every team a fifth-year option on that player’s rookie contract.
That is why many teams try to trade up at the end of the first round for a quarterback.
Getting that fifth-year option is important for a running back as well.
Around year five is when some start to wear down, and teams want to squeeze every drop out of their top picks.
Keep an eye on where these two star running backs go, as they should play a major impact in the NFL over the next five years.
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