Post by VikingsVictorious on May 29, 2024 9:53:16 GMT -6
PFF RB rankings 2024
8. AARON JONES, MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Jones has been one of the most underrated running backs in the NFL for some time now. In his final season with the Green Bay Packers, the former UTEP running back earned a 76.1 grade in an injury-plagued season, but when he was on the field, Jones rushed for 656 yards and two touchdowns at a clip of 4.6 yards per carry. The fact that that’s a career low for Jones is a testament to his efficiency.
Jones thrived at creating yards after contact, too. His 3.16 yards after contact per attempt number ranked 14th in the NFL, and he forced 26 missed tackles in just 11 games.
9. JAHMYR GIBBS, DETROIT LIONS
Gibbs stepped into the NFL with a big weight on his shoulders after the Lions drafted him with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he delivered with an excellent rookie season. His 74.5 grade ranked 25th among running backs, as he rushed for 945 yards and 10 touchdowns at an excellent 5.2 yards-per-carry clip.
Only Henry and McCaffrey totaled more rushes of 15-plus yards than Gibbs in 2023, and his 3.12 yards after contact per attempt tied for 16th among running backs. With 52 catches under his belt in his first year, too, Gibbs will remain a focal point of the Lions' offense.
10. JOSH JACOBS, GREEN BAY PACKERS
Jacobs led the league in rushing in 2022 but fell back to earth a bit in 2023. His 805 rushing yards were 25th among running backs and his 3.5 yards per carry placed 53rd out of 63 running backs, but Jacobs’ talent is evident.
He still racked up 1,101 scrimmage yards, crossing four figures for the fifth time in his career, and scored six rushing touchdowns, but 2023 wasn’t the best showcase of his talent. That could come this year in Green Bay behind an excellent offensive line.
8. AARON JONES, MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Jones has been one of the most underrated running backs in the NFL for some time now. In his final season with the Green Bay Packers, the former UTEP running back earned a 76.1 grade in an injury-plagued season, but when he was on the field, Jones rushed for 656 yards and two touchdowns at a clip of 4.6 yards per carry. The fact that that’s a career low for Jones is a testament to his efficiency.
Jones thrived at creating yards after contact, too. His 3.16 yards after contact per attempt number ranked 14th in the NFL, and he forced 26 missed tackles in just 11 games.
9. JAHMYR GIBBS, DETROIT LIONS
Gibbs stepped into the NFL with a big weight on his shoulders after the Lions drafted him with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he delivered with an excellent rookie season. His 74.5 grade ranked 25th among running backs, as he rushed for 945 yards and 10 touchdowns at an excellent 5.2 yards-per-carry clip.
Only Henry and McCaffrey totaled more rushes of 15-plus yards than Gibbs in 2023, and his 3.12 yards after contact per attempt tied for 16th among running backs. With 52 catches under his belt in his first year, too, Gibbs will remain a focal point of the Lions' offense.
10. JOSH JACOBS, GREEN BAY PACKERS
Jacobs led the league in rushing in 2022 but fell back to earth a bit in 2023. His 805 rushing yards were 25th among running backs and his 3.5 yards per carry placed 53rd out of 63 running backs, but Jacobs’ talent is evident.
He still racked up 1,101 scrimmage yards, crossing four figures for the fifth time in his career, and scored six rushing touchdowns, but 2023 wasn’t the best showcase of his talent. That could come this year in Green Bay behind an excellent offensive line.