Leonard Fournette, HB
The New York Jets do have some depth in the backfield with the ageless wonder, Matt Forte. Plus, they also have a young back in the bullpen in Bilal Powell, who is showing, perhaps, he can be a featured weapon on offense.
Despite that depth, the addition of Leonard Fournette should be a tantalizing option for Gang Green. Especially when you look at the impact a star rookie running back can have on an offense.
The Dallas Cowboys are riding their rookie running back to the playoffs and beyond this season. The Jets haven’t had a young back of Fournette’s ability in a long time.
Some concerns with drafting Fournette:
- Lack of production this season. He had his best season in 2015 rushing for over 1,900 yards. This season he has regressed mightily. Is it the talent deficiency on the rest of the roster or Fournette not being as good as we thought?
- I mentioned some of the holes on the Jets roster. Is running back the best bang for their buck with a top-five pick?
