No one takes a running back in the first round these days, and very few teams will use their second round selection on one. Unless of course, said back is a “generational talent,” as the cliche goes. However, when we get to later on day two in the NFL draft, i.e. into the third round, the RBs start coming off the board. Our latest mock has the Ravens taking a tailback in the 4th round, Trey Benson of Florida State. It looks likely that the Ravens will select a running back at some point, as it is indeed a position of need.
