RB Market Dries Up: Just Three Picks Through First Three Rounds of NFL Draft 2026

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RB Market Dries Up: Just Three Picks Through First Three Rounds of NFL Draft 2026

Only three running backs were selected through the first three rounds, marking the lowest total since at least the merger. Jeremiyah Love went No. 3 overall to the Cardinals, Jadarian Price followed at No. 32 to the Seahawks, and the 49ers took Kaelon Black at No. 90. Teams leaned heavily toward QB, OL, and WR, signaling a continued shift.


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