How highly regarded is Browns RB Nick Chubb after just one season? Chubb is already getting acclaim on several 2019 preseason lists, including the top 11 RBs in the NFL from brother site Touchdown Wire and analyst Doug Farrar.
The NFL's 11 best running backs
Chubb checks in at No. 10 on the list after just missing 1,000 rushing yards in his rookie campaign. The second-round pick from Georgia showed explosiveness, versatility and exceptional patience in his first season. Those traits all impressed Farrar enough to get Chubb on the list,
Chubb has already learned what it takes a lot of young backs a lot longer to figure out — that good things happen when you wait for your blocks to take effect. And with that, he has outstanding cut-and-go instincts, and a compelling combination of foot movement, vision, and acceleration to break the big run. His skill set tells the story of a back whose explosive-play percentage wouldn’t decrease that much with a heavier workload.
With all the talent and the opportunity in front of him, don’t be surprised if Chubb winds up closer to the top of these sorts of lists next offseason.
