The top Badger selected in the 2020 NFL Draft is already receiving preseason buzz from multiple news outlets. Pro Football Focus recently put out their list of which rookie running backs will have the most rushing yards this season based on their predictive model. Guess who was number one?
Top projected rushing yards among NFL rookie RBs
1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts – 858.4
2. Cam Akers, Rams – 829.0
3. D'Andre Swift, Lions – 727.6 pic.twitter.com/Qe785xILqw— PFF College (@PFF_College) June 25, 2020
The two-time Doak Walker Award Winner is projected to rush for over 800 yards with his new NFL home in Indianapolis. The former Badger joins a Colts backfield where he will certainly have an immediate opportunity to make an impact. Do not be surprised if he goes way early in your fantasy draft this season, especially if you are playing with a group of Badger fans.