The Market Undervalues Early Round Rookie Running Backs

Since 2011, 8 rookie running backs have been drafted in the first 3 rounds of 12 team leagues. The only player on that list to not exceed ADP expectation was Clyde Edwards-Elyar. And on average, those backs outperformed ADP expectation by 2.6 points per game. But when looking at a true breakout rate, these rookie running backs don't look as good.