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The AFC North has a history at the RB position, each of the 4 teams has a running back that is iconic for that franchise. However, as the NFL has changed, the running back position has morphed into a committee role. This ranking will look at the position group as a whole, not just the lead back.

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/jerome-ford/2368">Jerome Ford</a> is currently listed as the starter with <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/dylan-sampson/86349">Dylan Sampson</a> as the backup. The room can certainly be good, but their second round pick <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/quinshon-judkins/86168">Quinshon Judkins</a> does not currently have a contract. Ford is average at best and Sampson has potential, but Judkins was the Browns' hope to be their future, with his future in question, the Browns land at number 4 in the running back rankings.

4. Cleveland Browns

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The Bengals probably have a better running back than the Steelers with <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/chase-brown/2088">Chase Brown</a>, but their overall group is lackluster. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/samaje-perine/2258">Samaje Perine</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/tahj-brooks/86342">Tahj Brooks</a> can be good receiving options out of the backfield but really provide no positives. I am fully expecting Brown to get the full load which will most likely work out well for the Bengals but by the end of the season Brown’s health could be strongly affected.

3. Cincinnati Bengals

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The Steelers are in a similar position as the Ravens without a Derrick Henry, they have a solid group of guys that can all contribute in their own ways. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren/2180">Jaylen Warren</a> is 6th in yards per carry over the past three seasons, and is a wrecking ball. The new additions of <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/kaleb-johnson/86174">Kaleb Johnson</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/kenneth-gainwell/1366">Kenneth Gainwell</a> will be perfect to have a full committee of RBs for Arthur Smith as he loves to implement many guys at once.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

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The Ravens not only have the best single running back in the AFC North but a great group who fills their role to perfection. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry/2300">Derrick Henry</a> as the number 1 is perfect with a guy like <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/justice-hill/2578">Justice Hill</a> backing him up who is absolutely lethal in the passing game, especially the screen game. A young guy like <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell/16345">Keaton Mitchell</a> who has tons of potential and speed as a third back is exactly what you want.

1. Baltimore Ravens

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