Packers' Running Back Shortage: Jadarian Price Draft Target

0:00On March 21st, the Green Bay Packers face a quiet but real shortage at running back heading into the draft. Their backup of Manuel Wilson signed with the Seattle Seahawks in Free Agency, and while they brought back Chris Brooks on a two-year deal, he's mainly. A blocker, not a primary carrier. Lead back Josh Jacob's struggle with injuries last season and averaged just four yards per carry on his four-year, $48 million contract. Meanwhile, Jacob's has nearly 1,900 career carries, counting the playoffs, raising questions about his long-term speed. The Packers could save $13.5 million by releasing him after next season, making the position a potential priority, despite bigger. Needs a cornerback and edge rusher. Tudarian Price, a running back from Notre Dame, stands out as a smart second-round target, even as the number two back behind a star. He rush for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns at six yards per carry, showing strong.

1:00Explosiveness with plenty of big runs. Draft experts currently rank Price 48th overall, low enough for the Packers to grab him late in round two, without much hype. He's more dynamic than some past college backs and comes from a top program, similar to how Green Bay succeeded with AJ Dylan picked in that spot. Six years ago, grabbing Price now could shore up the thin-depth chart and set the Packers up for years ahead, especially of Jacobs to part soon.