NFL Draft: Who Will Be the First Running Back Drafted?

Jaylen Wright - Tennessee

The more exposure Jaylen Wright gets, the more impressive he becomes, a trend that continued at the NFL Scouting Combine. Wright was among a select few running backs who boosted their draft prospects by excelling in the combine tests, giving him a real opportunity to be the first running back off the board. Although he only holds the fourth-shortest odds to be the first running back selected, Wright can step into the NFL and contribute. 

2024 NFL Draft - First Running Back Drafted Odds: +850

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Trey Benson - Florida State

Trey Benson, out of Florida State, emerged as the standout among running backs at the NFL Scouting Combine. With his strong performance in testing, Benson significantly boosted his draft prospects, making him a natural candidate to be the first running back off the board. Benson's current odds of being the first running back off the board are reflected in the week leading up to the draft, where he boasts the second-shortest odds. Although he didn't put up gigantic numbers with the Seminoles, Benson's skills at the combine highlighted why it wouldn't be a surprise to see him step in and potentially start for a team in Year 1. 

2024 NFL Draft - First Running Back Drafted Odds: +230

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Blake Corum - Michigan

Despite not being the biggest player, Blake Corum leveraged his sturdy build to play a crucial role in the Michigan Wolverines' national championship win last year. His ambition to excel is unmatched in this draft class. Betting against Corum making an impact at the next level would not be wise, and teams value players who know how to win. Corum continues to bet on himself, so it would be wise not to count him out. With no clear-cut top running back in this class, there's value in Corum being the first off the board. 

2024 NFL Draft - First Running Back Drafted Odds: +450

NFL Draft

Jaylen Wright - Tennessee

The more exposure Jaylen Wright gets, the more impressive he becomes, a trend that continued at the NFL Scouting Combine. Wright was among a select few running backs who boosted their draft prospects by excelling in the combine tests, giving him a real opportunity to be the first running back off the board. Although he only holds the fourth-shortest odds to be the first running back selected, Wright can step into the NFL and contribute. 

2024 NFL Draft - First Running Back Drafted Odds: +850

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