As we inch closer to the 2022 NFL Draft, let’s take a spin around the state of the running back position to see which teams have the greatest need at the position.
One thing is pretty clear coming out of this exercise: There aren’t many potential “smash” landing spots for the incoming rookies.
Big need
Houston Texans
They’re not shocking here, considering their entire roster is mostly a mess but the Texans have the weakest running back room by a country mile. Marlon Mack and Rex Burkhead currently hold the top-two spots on the depth chart.
That’s not going to work.
If the Texans spend a high-equity pick one a running back there’s a strong chance they could moonwalk into a ton of Year 1 volume. We’ll just have to weigh that volume against a likely uninspiring offensive environment.
Atlanta Falcons
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