16. Carolina Panthers – Ezekiel Elliott, RB
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If you put the contract demands and holdout aside, Elliott is essentially a slightly less-enticing version of Barkley. He’s two years older than Barkley, which is the biggest reason why the Panthers get him one pick after Washington picks up Barkley. Elliott is also a little less productive as a pass-catcher, which is an important distinction.
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That being said, Elliott is more than capable of being the focal point of an offense. He’s rushed for at least 1,400 yards in two of his three seasons. More importantly, Elliott should have a few more years before he starts to decline, making him a better option than any other running back outside of Barkley and every quarterback still available.
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