Austin Ekeler, a running back for the Commanders, revealed reasons for parting ways with the Chargers due to 'misalignment' with the new regime. Ekeler leads all NFL RBs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards since 2019. Notable RB prospects for the upcoming draft include Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, James Conner, and others who excelled in converting short-yardage carries in 2023.
8 RBs got a 1st down or TD on 70%+ of their carries when needing 3 or fewer yards in 2023 (min. 25 carries): Isiah Pacheco (76.3%) Kareem Hunt (76%) James Conner (75%) Raheem Mostert (74%) Kenneth Walker (73%) Gus Edwards (72%) Christian McCaffrey (71%) Kyren Williams (70%)
Austin Ekeler leads all #NFL RBs in targets, receptions and receiving yards since 2019. ๐ https://t.co/tCu4SHNlqA https://t.co/MzrmySql7d
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler on "misalignment" with new Chargers regime: "I'm going to go find somewhere else where Austin can be the best version of myself out there" https://t.co/CNsJQe2rr7 https://t.co/xbsozUNsLl
#Commanders RB Austin Ekeler reveals why he and the #Chargers parted ways. ๐ (via @UpAndAdamsShow) https://t.co/pCWGpW4uIS
There are some notable prospects at running back in next yearโs draft class. https://t.co/54zUyYZ1gF https://t.co/dDkQxZqs4j
My top 5 RBs for 2025 Summer Scouting 1) Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State 2) Ashton Jeanty, Boise State 3) Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State 4) Omarion Hampton, UNC 5) Kyle Monangai, Rutgers More on these + a few that just missed ๐บ https://t.co/5G4dktds7f