As he enters the final year of his rookie contract, running back Aaron Jones is likely entering his final year in Green Bay simultaneously. Following the 2020 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers believe they are getting ahead of the curve by drafting a replacement running back when the current one is expecting a lofty second contract. The Packers surely believe AJ Dillon is the right choice after using a second-round pick on him. If he isn’t, the offense will take a hit.
Some teams can build their run game around fourth and fifth rounders, much like the Packers are currently.