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Redskins fans have been clamoring for months since the season ended about upgrading the running back position. Free agency started with a bang, and running backs were quickly inked to some pretty inflated contracts. Still, the Redskins remained quite.
One person who has not remained quiet about the need for upgrading the position is Redskins Senior VP of Player Personnel Doug Williams:
Redskins senior VP of player personnel Doug Williams made it real clear again yesterday that he wants more help at running back. He made the point at the scouting combine and again Thursday. While introducing quarterback Alex Smith, Williams said, "And,... https://t.co/quUiTr2iDF
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 16, 2018
The Redskins currently hold the 13th and 44th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The class happens to be very deep at running back.
Here are my top players at the position:
Player Height/Weight Bench 40 Vert
Saquon Barkley 6-0 233 29 reps 4.40 41”
Derrius Guice 5-11 224 15 reps 4.49 31.5”
Rashaad Penny 5-11 220 13 reps 4.46 32.5”
Ronald Jones II 5-11 205 DNP INJ 36.5”
Sony Michel 5-11 214 22 reps 4.54 DNP
Nick Chubb 5-11 227 29 reps 4.52 38.5”
Kalen Ballage 6’1” 228 15 reps 4.46 33.5”
Royce Freeman 5’11” 229 17 reps 4.54 34”
Josh Adams 6’2” 213 18 reps DNP DNP
Kerryon Johnson 5’11” 212 11 reps DNP 40”
Mark Walton 5’10’ 202 18 reps 4.60 31.5”
You can read my previous article on the 2018 RB class here.