4 sleeper running backs in the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 of the LSU Tigers celebrates scoring a 7-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 of the LSU Tigers celebrates scoring a 7-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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In the deep class of running backs for the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft, there are four headliners. However there are a handful of sleepers to keep an eye on.

D’Andre Swift, J.K. Dobbins, Jonathan Taylor, Travis Etienne. These are the big four running backs that most draftniks are familiar with in regards to the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft. It is a heavy draft class at the running back position, so teams in need of another back for their committee, a versatile bellcow, or even just a depth piece will be looking hard at the backs in this year’s draft class.

Each team has a different preference in their running backs, so some may want a burner like Etienne, some may want a versatile pass catcher like Swift, and some may want a well-rounded bellcow like Dobbins. This makes the running back position a fun one to scout and dig deep into as each back has a unique skill set to look out for.

In a deep class, it is easy for the guys who are slated to go in the third round or later to get overlooked, but NFL teams will find great value in these running backs. Here are four running backs who will not go in the top 60 or so picks, but remain highly talented and will contribute for a team at the next level.