The only time I would take a RB in the first round is if I’m picking late and an elite level talent falls to me.
I don’t want to draft an elite talent early and fall into the trap of giving them the big second contract. If I’m already a contender, then I’m not as worried about it.
I would never take a RB under any circumstance in the top half of the first round. There’s always another position with better longevity available early.
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