A Hater’s Guide to the 2024 Rookie Running Back Class

Last year, following the NFL Draft, everyone was all happy and excited about each and every single landing spot and team draft. As a pessimist, I was disgusted. I wanted to write a series destroying the optimistic, happy-go-lucky, narratives that were permeating the fantasy and real-life football spaces. I attacked the 2023 quarterback class, the running backs, the wide receivers, and the tight ends and the series was well-received by many, so here I am again this year, with all my reasons why this entire 2024 draft class stinks.

2.14, Jonathon Brooks, RB CAR

Why does anyone spell Jonathan, "Jonathon"? With Bryce Young completing only 59.8% of his passes last year (48th out of 50 qualifying QBs), the Panthers looked to solidify the offense around him. Returning from a November 11th torn ACL, even if Brooks is fully healthy this season, there is almost no way he doesn't see stacked boxes right out of the gate as Young strikes no level of fear in opposing defenses.

3.02, Trey Benson, RB ARI