Triplethreat
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There are a few of these guys who I would be very happy to have, but they either did not get the chance to play much because there was already an entrenched starter (Conner, Foreman), or they played behind an atrocious offensive line (Mixon). Perine looks like he sucks, but he was also a low-risk pick in the 4th round.
And while I know you were not making an exhaustive list, there are also some good second- and third-day RBs you have left out: Devonta Freeman, Alvin Kamara, Kareem Hunt and Dalvin Cook, to name several. Nick Chubb, Sony Michel, Damien Harris, Ronald Jones, Royce Freeman and potentially Derius Guice will likely be available when we pick in the second round.
I think Barkley is going to be a very good RB, but that is such a devalued position in today's NFL.
The point is the hit rate gets incredibly lower after the first round.
There are good second and third day backs, but the hit rate there is even lower. Likely sub 10%.
The hit rate at the top of the draft is just about as automatic as it gets, and the players usually end up becoming the elite backs as well. With the exception of a David Johnson or Kamara.
It's risky taking a back in the 2nd and 3rd when you only have a 40% hit rate.