The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 25th. Last season, we saw two running backs go in the first 12 picks. Will that be the case this year? Regardless, who will be the first running back selected in the 2024 NFL Draft?
2024 NFL Draft: First Running Back Selected Odds
2024 NFL Draft: Favorites to be the First Running Back Selected
Trey Benson transferred to Florida State from Oregon, and he put together two incredible seasons as the Seminoles lead back. Benson amassed over 1,100 yards from scrimmage in both of his seasons at Florida State.
At the 2024 NFL Draft combine, Benson posted a 4.39 40-yard dash, a 1.52 10-yard split, a 33.5-inch vertical jump, and a 10-foot two-inch broad jump. His speed and athletics were both on full display this past season as Benson ran for 14 touchdowns and caught one.
After two seasons of learning the ropes as a redshirt freshman and a backup back, Brooks broke onto the scene in 2024. This past season, he amassed 1425 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns. His numbers were amazing, and they would have been even better had he not suffered a season-ending ACL injury in November.