In two seasons, he's run for 1,959 yards, and has started 22 of the 31 games he's played. The 24-year-old Clemson product signed a future contract with Denver in January . Frank Gore's had an excellent career, but if the 35-year-old beats out Kenyan Drake for the starting running back spot it's going to end badly for Miami. The next age bracket is age 27-30. . It feels wrong to rank a 27-year-old running back this high, but Austin Ekeler is not your typical older RB. On a total points basis the running back peak is at the rip old age of 21 with 156.2. In an NFL landscape with nearly all split backfields, only a few of the free agents are capable of being the "1a" of a touch share. NFC South. NFC North . NFC North. Former NFL running back and longtime assistant coach Gary Brown died Sunday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the Dallas Cowboys announced. 2. The Eagles . Sanders enters his third NFL season in 2021. Darrell . Leonard Fournette: At 27 years old entering free agency, Fournette faces the last legit shot at getting a significant, multiyear payday. September 14, 2021 12:47 pm ET. The likely starters for each team in 2019 are all 24 years old or younger. He certainly could continue his career . Up next is the running back position: Under contract. 24. The 24-year-old Clemson product signed a future contract with Denver in January . After a fumble in the second quarter, running back Ronald Jones II didn't see the field again for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Thursday night's 31-29 Week 1 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Older players with more than 200 rushing attempts last year could be at a higher risk for injury. However, the PPG peak doesn't come until four years later at 25 at 11.5. Jan 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) carries the ball as New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. The likely starters for each team in 2019 are all 24 years old or younger. Detroit Lions. NFC South. David Montgomery is in an interesting spot. Darrell . And yet, he really . NFC South. 7 overall pick, 2007 draft Vikings (2007-16); Saints/Cardinals (2017); Washington (2018-19); Lions (2020) . Adrian Peterson No. He also finished tied for second in attempts with 235, and . Luke Easterling. NFC South. On a total points basis the running back peak is at the rip old age of 21 with 156.2. Mark Ingram was one of the most efficient runners in the NFL last season, turning 202 rushing attempts into 1,018 rushing yards (5.0 YPC) and 15 total touchdowns. Overall, the running back prime runs smoothly through age 26 as running backs at that age see just over 150 points and 11 PPG on average. Atlanta Falcons. . Christian McCaffrey, Panthers (5-11, 205 pounds) CMC keeps his top spot going into his fifth season at age 25, despite a 2020 in which he played only 3 games . A presumed healthy Ryan Tannehill and improving offensive line can help Ajayi possibly go for another 1,200+ rushing yards next season. The Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Vikings will all . With just 889 career touches, Ekeler does not carry the same risk of slowing down as other similarly-aged running backs . Power ranking the top five running backs in the NFC North. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers (5-11, 205 pounds) CMC keeps his top spot going into his fifth season at age 25, despite a 2020 in which he played only 3 games . June 26, 2020. The fantasy football community is quick to throw out running backs, and when one considers the lack of career longevity amongst the players at the position, it is difficult to blame us. NFC North. 25. Link icon Copied! The 24-year-old added eight scores and looks to be the Dolphins' back of the future. NFC North. Dillon: 22 years old, signed through 2023 Dexter Williams: 24 years old, signed through 2021 Patrick Taylor: 22 years old, signed through 2022 Mike Weber: 23 years old, signed through 2021 Notes: The Packers re-signed Jones to a four-year deal but lost backup Jamaal Williams to the Detroit Lions.Tyler Ervin, listed as a running back, is also . Williams: $645,000 ($282,996 . It feels wrong to rank a 27-year-old running back this high, but Austin Ekeler is not your typical older RB. Aaron Jones: 26 years old, signed through 2024 A.J. The fifth-leading rusher in NFL history, Peterson is a three-time . NFL running back rankings 2021. Cook is one of the true workhorse running backs in the NFL, and also couples his rushing ability with being able to catch the football. Dalvin Cook had himself another 1,000-yard campaign in 2021. Get the latest Washington Football Team news, schedule, photos and rumors from Commanders Wire, the best Washington Football Team blog available Jamaal Williams (23 years old, signed through 2020) Aaron Jones (24 years old, signed through 2020) Kapri Bibbs (26 years old, signed through 2019) Tra Carson (26 years old, signed through 2019) Lavon Coleman (24 years old, signed through 2019) Cap hits in 2019. Older players are less valuable than normal in keeper and dynasty leagues. Brown had been in . Chicago Bears. Larry Rountree III | 22 . Chicago Bears. Detroit Lions. Leonard Fournette: At 27 years old entering free agency, Fournette faces the last legit shot at getting a significant, multiyear payday. Minnesota Vikings. . Overall, the running back prime runs smoothly through age 26 as running backs at that age see just over 150 points and 11 PPG on average. Sanders enters his third NFL season in 2021. Ajayi's emergence in 2016 proved Miami to be correct in letting Lamar Miller leave for Houston last offseason. Sanders has the talent to be one of the better running backs in the NFC. ESPN.com recently ranked the backups for all 32 NFL Teams, and the former Lions star landed in the top-25. Williams: $645,000 ($282,996 . So too was Gus Edwards behind him . Up next is the running back position: Under contract. He certainly could continue his career . ; rebirth; revival". 4.) Mosley (57) pursues during the first . The average age of running backs in NFL is 28.8. . Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons. In his first two seasons, he rushed for a total of 1,685 yards. 1. NFC North . Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery. The Draft Network. Johnson was a second-round pick by the Lions in 2018, and he was pretty productive (5.4 yards per carry; 32 receptions) before a knee injury cost him the final six games of his rookie season. Bucs head coach Bruce Arians said after the game that Jones "struggled mentally to get over" the . NFC North. The Eagles also get back Jordan Howard, who rushed for over 1,000 yards in both 2016 and 2017. If you look in the dictionary for the definition of the word "renaissance" you'll find this: "A renewal of life, vigor, interest, etc. In those six games against the Bucs' NFC South rivals, Galloway has scored 10 touchdowns, two of them coming Sunday . Denver Broncos running back Zac Brooks is retiring from the NFL . Green Bay Packers. And yet, he really . Back in his third season in the NFL, the young 24-year-old . Jones Jr. was rated a 4-star running back recruit by 247 sports. . 25. . Gus Edwards, Baltimore Ravens 25. . Sanders has the talent to be one of the better running backs in the NFC. Atlanta Falcons. 1964 season, age 34/35 years old: In his 11th season, Johnson ranked third in the NFL with 1,048 rushing yards and 74.9 yards per game. 87. In 2019, Cook caught 53 passes for 519 yards (nearly 10 . The Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Vikings will all . In two seasons, he's run for 1,959 yards, and has started 22 of the 31 games he's played. Power ranking the top five running backs in the NFC North. 4.) The Eagles . Jan 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) carries the ball as New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Close. Bucs head coach Bruce Arians said after the game that Jones "struggled mentally to get over" the . In an NFL landscape with nearly all split backfields, only a few of the free agents are capable of being the "1a" of a touch share. Green Bay Packers. With the 2021 NFL Draft just around the corner (April 29-May 1), NFL Network analyst and former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew eyes the RB class, ranking this year's top 30 prospects at . Green Bay Packers. With just 889 career touches, Ekeler does not carry the same risk of slowing down as other similarly-aged running backs . In his first two seasons, he rushed for a total of 1,685 yards. Aaron Jones: 26 years old, signed through 2024 A.J. Detroit Lions. Bears; Lions; Packers; Vikings; . However, the PPG peak doesn't come until four years later at 25 at 11.5. The following 28 running backs will be 29 or older on opening day. Minnesota Vikings. Mosley (57) pursues during the first . Former Detroit second-round pick Kerryon Johnson is also in the mix. Chicago Bears. Johnson was a second-round pick by the Lions in 2018, and he was pretty productive (5.4 yards per carry; 32 receptions) before a knee injury cost him the final six games of his rookie season. NFL running back rankings 2021. 1. Detroit Lions. September 14, 2021 12:47 pm ET. Bears; Lions; Packers; Vikings; . He was 52 years old. David Montgomery is in an interesting spot. The running back missed four games of his fifth pro season due to injury or COVID-19 protocols, but he made up for lost time in the 13 . Cook is one of the true workhorse running backs in the NFL, and also couples his rushing ability with being able to catch the football. Former Detroit second-round pick Kerryon Johnson is also in the mix. Chicago Bears. Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013; Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Minnesota Vikings. 24. The sixth-year running back has already recorded 5,860 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns, having produced at least 1,500 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in each of the last two seasons. The Eagles also get back Jordan Howard, who rushed for over 1,000 yards in both 2016 and 2017. Coleman might not be finished yet, he had a solid 4.2 yards per rush in 2021. The next age bracket is age 27-30. If you look for an accompanying image of the words, you'll find tight end Jared Cook. Running backs Workhorse potential. . Jamaal Williams (23 years old, signed through 2020) Aaron Jones (24 years old, signed through 2020) Kapri Bibbs (26 years old, signed through 2019) Tra Carson (26 years old, signed through 2019) Lavon Coleman (24 years old, signed through 2019) Cap hits in 2019. Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery. With the 2021 NFL Draft just around the corner (April 29-May 1), NFL Network analyst and former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew eyes the RB class, ranking this year's top 30 prospects at . Tony Jones Jr. | 24 | Saints - This undrafted former practice squad member comes with a surprising amount of pedigree. Gus Edwards, Baltimore Ravens 25. Luke Easterling. Tevin will be a 29-year-old free agent in 2022. 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