The running back prospects in the 2024 NFL draft are reviewed from the Baltimore Ravens perspective. Previous position analyses are listed below:
Offensive Players:
Wide receivers are reviewed here.
Tackles are reviewed here.
Guards are reviewed here.
Defensive Players:
Edge linebackers are reviewed here.
Cornerbacks are reviewed here.
Safeties are reviewed here.
The Ravens Current Running Back Situation and Need
The Ravens currently have two NFL caliber running backs on their roster. Derrick Henry is bound to be a traditional RB1 and is likely to average 20 or so carries per game. Justice Hill will get occasional carries and will be the third day specialist. We don’t know when, or whether, Keaton Mitchell will be fit enough to get back into the rotation. At the very least, the Ravens needs to add one rotational back to the running back room. Among the veteran free agents remaining, no one really stands out who could likely help the Ravens. Rashaad Penny probably has the most talent, but his health history is so poor one just wouldn’t rely on him. Continue reading “Running Back Prospects – Ravens 2024 Draft”