We take a look at how the rookie running backs have done through week 5 of the NFL season.
After five weeks, we have 15 rookie running backs on our list (min. 10 touches) and the gap between first and last has grown somewhat significantly. Guys like Jay Ajayi and David Cobb still haven't seen the field, but most of the rookie running back class are represented.
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Unfortunately, Melvin Gordon is represented in dead last by a large margin. He's behind players that play on much worse offenses.