The last time a running back went No. 1 was Ki-Jana Carter 30 years ago ... will it ever happen again?
Briefly

At this year's NFL combine, Ashton Jeanty highlighted the growing value of running backs in the league, referencing the impact of Saquon Barkley in leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory. Jeanty, who had a standout season as a Heisman Trophy finalist, believes he is entering the league at a pivotal moment for running backs. Notably, this year marks the 30th anniversary since the Bengals last took a running back first overall, though current predictions indicate a quarterback will lead the draft.
"It's a great time to be coming into this league. I can see the value of running backs is definitely going to go back up. Definitely coming back in at a perfect time."
"This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Cincinnati Bengals selecting Penn State's Ki-Jana Carter No. 1 in the draft, which was the last time a running back was taken with the top pick."
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