[2022] Generated pool team rankings - Running Backs

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Welcome back to our ongoing series where we explore how each team did in the NFL's pool selection. Today, we look at the running backs and full backs. But first, let me recap the methodology.

 

Methodology

 

Each position is split into three categories:

• Num.
  
  • Number of players in the position
    

  [*]Avg. OVR

  • The average OVR rating for all players in the position
    

  [*]Avg. Starter(s) OVR

  • The average OVR rating for the projected starters in the position
    

To determine who to designate as starters, I went with the top one, two, or three players in that position.

• Top one
  
  • QB, RB, FB, TE, C, FS, SS, K, P
    

  [*]Top two

  • OT, OG, DE, DT, OLB, ILB, CB
    

  [*]Top three

  • WR
    

Later on, we will also see the top teams by average OVR for an entire and starting offense, defense, and special teams as well as the entire team and entire starting team. The starting teams will not be just 11 players as I am going to be relatively formation agnostic. This means the defense will be based on having four players on the line AND four players in your midfield at the same time, if that makes sense.

 

The Running Backs and Full Backs

 

This article will focus on both the Running Backs and Full Backs

 

 

No team really focused on both positions here - The Jets were the only one to take a FB that wasn't a Below Average player. Consequently, they had the worst RB selection by far, both in number and in Avg. Starter(s) OVR. Presumably, they will move their FB to be their main RB. Houston went with zero FBs, something they are the only team to do.

 

Running Backs and Full Backs

 

Lets start with the most intriguing one. Who is the FB that the Jets spent a pick on? Well, his name is name is... what the hell? I shit you not, the New York Jets have a ball carrier named Michael Carter. Anyway, he's a 6th year with A potential. He's also got an 88 OVR, 77 carrying, 93 agility, 69 catching, 88 football IQ, 90 pass blocking, 91 run blocking, 93 speed, and 93 strength. Carter will be an amazing player to have in the backfield. No matter who your QB is, they will feel safe with him there. He can block, he can run, he can catch. What can't he do?

 

One of the most explosive RBs on the list is the one out of Tampa Bay. The Bucs picked up Max Smith. He's only in his 5th year and has A+ potential, and already has 80 OVR. Alongside that, he also has 73 carrying, 84 agility, 71 catching, 75 football IQ, 70 pass blocking, 98 speed (yes, you read that correctly), and 72 strength. What a monster. He's technically a speed RB, but that is some really impressive strength and catching ratings. He actually has the 6th highest catching ability out of all RBs selected. Really impressive.

 

Next time, quarter backs.

Edited March 5, 2022 by subsequent

[Minnow]

Jets are clearly going air raid. That or an all FB group