So different positions carry a different value. And that’s the case with running backs. Just because we’re used to seeing them being drafted at the top of the first round, doesn’t mean it’s not complete idiocy. Their production is easily replaceable and their rookie contracts are extremely expensive compared to other players at the position. They also have short careers and are often injured. There’s no value in running backs at the top of the draft. It’s simply bad business. Like drafting a punter high. It doesn’t matter how good they are, teams are better off for drafting them late or not at all and invest in more valuable positions. Players like CMC, Gurley, Barkley and Zeke can be as good as they want, it just doesn’t matter. They were all drafted too high.