#running-backs

#running-backs

Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas At 6'1", 223 pounds, Washington produced an official 4.33s forty time, plus a 1.51s 10-yard split, with a 39" vertical jump, and 10'8" broad jump. That is the kind of power back with a true long-speed profile that forces teams to re-evaluate his value.

It was revealed earlier this week in the end of the season news conference that the Dallas Cowboys have started contract negotiations with running back Javonte Williams. Jerry Jones and Company have made it pretty clear Williams is a priority to re-sign, and getting a jumpstart on contract negotiations so quickly is a good sign both parties can come together to agree upon terms.

Wisner missed three games early on this season with a leg injury and finished with 597 rushing yards and four total TDs in a Texas run game that ranks No. 101 nationally. But he finished strong with another memorable performance against rival Texas A&M, rushing for 155 yards on 19 carries in a 27-17 upset of the then-undefeated No. 3 Aggies.

Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), and Christian Ellis (hip) will all be sidelined as the Patriots head to Tampa to take on the NFC South leaders, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters on Friday. Stevenson didn't play in last week's victory against the Falcons, but rookie TreVeyon Henderson and veteran Terrell Jennings did enough to get the job done.

Akers, a 2020 second-round draft pick, signed with the Saints in June and has been competing for a backup spot behind Alvin Kamara. Akers was released as part of a wave of 14 transactions the Saints made ahead of Tuesday's roster cut deadline. "NFL a crazy place," Akers wrote on X on Monday, adding a crying face emoji to his post.

Rico Dowdle has quickly established himself as a key player during the Panthers' preseason, participating in 57% of the route runs with starter Chuba Hubbard. Dowdle's effective play shows promise for the team's running game, especially after a productive season with the Cowboys where he rushed for over 1,000 yards. As the Panthers look to improve in 2024, Dowdle's defined role can contribute significantly as a complementary back alongside Hubbard.

Kyren Williams has signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Rams, including $23 million guaranteed. Williams expressed his desire to remain with the team as he reported to training camp.

In his first year with the Tennessee Titans, running back Tony Pollard reached career highs -- 1,079 rushing yards and 260 carries. However, his workload significantly overshadowed teammate Tyjae Spears, who had only 84 carries, creating an imbalanced distribution of carries that the Titans coach hopes to rectify in Year 2.

Despite higher competition in the free-agent pool, Jamaal Williams remains a top option for the Bears, especially due to his previous success with their current staff.

The biggest thing that taught me last year is that I learned how to be unselfish. I learned how to put the team over my individual goals and what I wanted to accomplish, and so that's the biggest thing coming here.

Kaleb Johnson's combination of size, speed, and production earned him recognition as a top running back prospect for the upcoming NFL draft, showcasing significant upside.