Who Are The Running Backs For 2024 NFL Draft That Might Turn Out To Be A Steal?

While there may not be a Saquon Barkley or Bijan Robinson to choose at the top of the first round, the 2024 running back class does contain some reliable depth players.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of top quarterback prospects and the dominoes that those decisions will collapse, creating a tangible buzz leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though, because clubs may still discover quality running backs later in the draft. In light of this, the following three running backs, who might wind up being draft steals, are predicted to be picked outside of the first two rounds.

In light of this, the following three running backs, who might wind up being draft steals, are predicted to be picked outside of the first two rounds.

Who Are The Running Backs For 2024 NFL Draft That Might Turn Out To Be A Steal?

Rasheen Ali

Tony Pollard was signed by the Tennessee Titans in free agency to fill the need at running back, but it appears that the organization is still considering possibilities at the position in the 2024 NFL draft.

Rasheen Ali, a running back for Marshall, is visiting the Titans on a top-30 visit, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic.

The anticipated Day 3 pick, one of the most prolific running backs in the 2024 class, will enter the NFL having amassed at least 1,300 yards from scrimmage in each of his previous two seasons. Ali, an explosive runner, had an injury-plagued 2022 season but recovered to lead the Thundering Herd in 2023 with 1,348 total yards and 16 touchdowns.

Due to a torn biceps tendon sustained during the Senior Bowl, Ali was unable to test at the NFL combine or Marshall’s pro day. However, he is anticipated to be cleared in July.

The 6-foot, 209-pound back missed 10 games due to a knee ailment in 2022 after taking a leave of absence from the team.

Isaiah Davis

Even though they signed Zack Moss, the Cincinnati Bengals may still try to acquire a running back in the future to complement Chase Brown following the trade of Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans. Isaiah Davis might end up being a fantastic fit in the latter stages of the draft.

At the NFL level, Davis possesses the build and physical attributes to be a productive workhorse running back. During his four years with the Jackrabbits, the 2023 Missouri Valley Football Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year ran for 4,552 yards and 50 touchdowns on 677 runs while only fumbling three times.

Mason of PFF Davis recorded the greatest outside zone, power, and goal-to-go rushing yards of any running back in the class, according to Cameron, who highlighted the finest players in the class. As per Cameron, Davis rushed for first down or touchdown on over 29.7% of his outside zone attempts as well as on 54.7% of his power runs.

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Regardless of position, Tracy is one of the most interesting prospects in the draft. Before moving to Purdue prior to the 2022 season, he played wide receiver for Iowa for four seasons to start his scholastic career.

Tracy’s first season with the Boilermakers saw him only total 336 yards from scrimmage; but, in 2023, when HC Ryan Walters ordered him to move to running back, Tracy eventually became a star.

This past season, Tracy showed off his pass-catching and pass-blocking ability in 11 games, rushing for 716 yards and eight touchdowns at an effective 6.3 yards per carry.

After a great debut season at the position, the converted running back turned in one of the best all-around performances at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Tracy placed first in the three-cone drill (6.81 seconds), second in the 20-yard shuttle (4.06 seconds) and in the 40-inch vertical leap (40 inches) among the running backs that competed. She finished ninth in the 40-yard dash (4.48 seconds).

 

 

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