Speed Kills for Rookie Running Backs
The 2008 NFL Scouting Combine was one for the ages, particularly for the rookie running backs. Everyone remembers Chris Johnson's record-breaking 4.24 40-yard dash, but numerous backs were burning up the track that day in Indianapolis. All told, 13 running backs recorded sub-4.5 times, including Darren McFadden (4.33), Jamaal Charles (4.38), Rashard Mendenhall (4.41), Ray Rice (4.42), Felix Jones (4.44), Matt Forte (4.44), Steve Slaton (4.45) and Jonathan Stewart (4.46). In comparison, only four running backs checked in under 4.5 at the 2009 Combine, with the fastest time at just 4.45 (Cedric Peerman).
It's really no surprise that the 2008 rookie running back class is one of the greatest of all-time. Of the leaders in approximate value per season (a great judge of fantasy value) since 2005, nine of the top 19 came from the 2008 class. Although no one could have completely envisioned the future success of the 2008 class,
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