Can We Find The Next David Montgomery Among The 2022 Rookie Class?

Corbin Young
January 31, 2023

We know that opportunity is crucial for running backs, especially those entering Year 2. In David Montgomery’s rookie season, he totaled the 12th-most opportunities at 277. Montgomery posted two RB1 performances (12%), with three RB2 games (19%). However, he had a low floor of 7.2 PPR/G or an RB3 or worst in 69% of those contests. He averaged -1.5 FPOE/G (No. 128), partly due to the team context and inefficiency. Yet, Montgomery’s 12.4 EP/G (No. 23) provided optimism in the high-value touch department and projected usage. Can we find another rookie who follows a Montgomery-type path?

It turns out that a 2022 rookie running back followed a similar path with volume and inefficiency on one of the worst offenses.

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Week 5 Running Back Advanced Stats: Is Croskey-Merritt For Real?

Corbin Young October 10, 2025

We’re back with the running back advanced stats for Week 5. The format of this article could evolve as the season progresses, since we will examine more than just the best and worst in various advanced metrics. After Week 5, the injuries, narratives, and performances shifted in a different direction, especially for the rookie running backs once again. We’ll utilize the Advanced Stats Explorer and other tools…...

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Week 4 Running Back Advanced Stats: Rookie Report

Corbin Young October 4, 2025

We’re back with the running back advanced stats for Week 4. The format of this article could evolve as the season progresses, since we will examine more than just the best and worst in various advanced metrics. After Week 4, the narratives and performances shifted in a different direction, especially for the rookie running backs once again. We’ll utilize the Advanced Stats Explorer and other tools to…...

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What Does Ashton Jeanty’s Slow Start Mean for His NFL Outlook? Week 3 Running Back Advanced Stats

Corbin Young September 27, 2025

We’re back with the running back advanced stats for Week 3. The format of this article could evolve as the season progresses, since we will examine more than just the best and worst in various advanced metrics. After Week 3, the narratives and performances shifted in a different direction, especially for the rookie running backs. We’ll utilize the Advanced Stats Explorer and other tools to analyze…...