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ArticleDraft Capital Matters: Rookie Running BacksJuly 24, 2026

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Ezekiel Elliott DAL 2016 15 Gms 322 Rsh 1631 RshYd 15 RshTD 311.4 FPts Fantasy Rank 2

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Positive signalProjection

Elliott's RB2 finish validates first-round running back capital.

Elliott exemplifies the predictive power of first-round draft capital; selected 2nd overall in 2016, he finished as the RB2 in fantasy with 311.4 points, demonstrating that elite NFL investment translates to elite rookie fantasy production.

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Ezekiel ElliottPositiveProjection

Elliott's 114 yards, 2 TDs, and game-winning 32-yard score defined 2016 rookie season.

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Ezekiel ElliottPositiveProjection

Elliott's 114 yards, 2 TDs and clutch game-winner defined the 2016 Cowboys' elite season.

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Ezekiel ElliottPositiveNews

Nick Chubb Toddy Gurley Ezekiel Elliott Austin Ekeler David Johnson Le’Veon Bell Demarco Murray Melvin Gordon LeSean McCoy and Derrick Henry is still...

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Ezekiel ElliottPositiveUsage

Elliott's 169 scrimmage yards on 30 touches drove the Cowboys' physical rushing attack in the playoff win.

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Ezekiel ElliottPositiveUsage

Elliott's 169 scrimmage yards on 30 touches led Cowboys' playoff win.

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Ezekiel ElliottNegativeBust

Elliott's $90M deal failed; Cowboys exited early due to injuries.

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