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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: August 16, 2009
On the flipside, the struggles of fourth overall pick Darren McFadden demonstrate the pitfalls of drafting a rookie runner too early. Of all of the positions, running back is the easiest position for a rookie to come in and make an early fantasy impact.
Due to the risk of banking on rookie running backs, it is best to take select a rookie running back as your No. 2, or as a high upside backup runner.
Don't be afraid to take a flyer on an unheralded rookie runner late in your draft as teams are filling out their rosters with limited upside veterans (see Steve Slaton and Tim Hightower in 2008).
In 2009 three running backs were selected in round one and six runners were selected in the first three rounds. Which ones are worth an early selection? Which ones carry t...
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