Which Rookie RB would you choose going forward to start a franchise with?

[Scoundrel]

We’ve seen their rookie regular seasons come to an end. If you could choose one 2020 rookie RB to start a franchise with, which one are you choosing? (I couldn’t list out that many options in the poll for some reason)

1. Clyde Edwards-Helaire

2. D’Andre Swift

3. Jonathan Taylor

4. Cam Akers

5. JK Dobbins

6. AJ Dillon

7. Antonio Gibson 

8. Zack Moss

9. James Robinson 

10. Other

[BayRaider]

Tough one... probably Helaire, but Dobbins and Taylor are close. Would like to see more of Robinson as I like the others I listed more in the talent department. 
 

Swift and Akers have potential too. Good RB class. 

[diamondbull424]

Robinson went out against the Ravens early, so I don’t have as much to base my opinion of him on as I’d like. I did watch the first Titans game where he impressed me however.

I also haven’t watched a single Rams game this season to comment on Akers, so I can only rank him from the game highlights I’ve seen, my prospect ranking, and his stats.

I also feel like enough guys still need to separate themselves or perhaps will remain entangled as similarly ranked players throughout their career like a Barkley/Chubb.

I’ll probably have to return to this thread after the playoffs wrap up (if I remember) to offer a stronger opinion, but gun to my head:

Tier One
Jonathan Taylor
JK Dobbins
James Robinson

Tier Two
Clyde Edwards-Helair
D’Andre Swift
Antonio Gibson

Tier Three
Zack Moss
Cam Akers

Tier Four
AJ Dillon

Edited January 5, 2021 by diamondbull424

[tyler735]

Jonathan Taylor looks to have everything needed to be a top 5 RB in the future 

Edited January 5, 2021 by tyler735

[Spartacus]

AJ Dillon simply is stuck behind Williams & Jones on the depth chart (Personally think he should be ahead of Williams but Williams is great in blitz pick up.) His one game where he actually got a shot to run the football:

21 Car, 124 Yards, 5.9 AVG, 2 TDs

I don't think he will ever be the best RB in this class but I do believe he will be one of the top RBs in this class by the next couple seasons. 

Edited January 5, 2021 by Spartacus

[ET80]

Antonio Gibson quietly had a great year on an offense that had no stability at QB. The OL overachieved, so that had a lot to do with his performance - but he was an ideal RB who was able to take what was given to him and then some.

I probably take Taylor or Robinson ahead of him, but not by much. I think he's in line for some great seasons.

[Tk3]

First off, I'll reiterate my opinion that 90% of being a good runningback is good offensive line play and offensive scheme

I think Taylor and Dobbins are the two most talented backs who are also in favorable situations

Gun to my head I would probably choose Dobbins if everything else was equal as per your hypothetical, Deandre Swift and Taylor are both right there for me