The 2017 NFL Draft ushered in a renewed era of the running back. While they didn’t select a running back in the draft, this year’s running back class may have a big influence on the long term starter in the Ravens backfield.
It’s not going to be a running back drafted in 2017 that becomes a key player on the Ravens in the near future. Instead, it is going to be a player that was pushed out of their current home by a rookie. By adding a talented young running back to their roster, team’s may be looking to shed some salary by letting go of a veteran option.