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Comparing Cleveland Browns Nick Chubb to other top rookie running backs

By Mitch Zoloty

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 16: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball as Kurt Coleman #29 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 16: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball as Kurt Coleman #29 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Yards Per Carry

"1. Nick Chubb: 6.2 yards per carry 2. Kerryon Johnson: 5.4 yards per carry (tie) 2. Phillip Lindsay: 5.4 yards per carry (tie) 4. Rashaad Penny: 4.7 yards per carry 5. Saquon Barkley: 4.5 yards per carry 6. Sony Michel: 4.3 yards per carry"

This statistic is not only a testament to the running back, but his offensive line. The interior offensive line for the Browns is one of the best units in the NFL. Once the team figures out their offensive tackles, the unit will be deadly. A poor offensive line is most of the reason Barkley is so low on this list.

However, this statistic still shows that Chubb has been the most effective running back so far with their workload. 6.2 yards per carry is a very impressive feat. In comparison, Ezekiel Elliot averaged 5.1 yards per carry his rookie season, which many considered to be worthy of the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.

Zeke would be beaten out by his quarterback, Dak Prescott, and a similar situation could happen this season between Chubb and Mayfield.

Rushing Yards Per Game

"1. Phillip Lindsay: 65.7 yards per game 2. Saquon Barkley: 65.1 yards per game 3. Sony Michel: 64.7 yards per game 4. Kerryon Johnson: 61.6 yards per game 5. Nick Chubb: 57.9 yards per game 6. Rashaad Penny: 28.2 yards per game"

Chubb is heavily weighed down in this statistic by Browns former head coach Hue Jackson’s decision to play Hyde over him earlier in the season. With the way that Chubb has been running it since he became the primary running back, it is safe to say he would top this list if he started every game.

Penny is sort of disappointing here, as he is the only rookie not close to the others. With that being said, the top-five rookie running backs are all very close. All five of the running backs are within eight yards per game of each other, making the future look bright at the running back position.

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