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Ranking the top 32 NFL running backs for the 2022 season

By Sayre Bedinger

Feb 6, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; AFC running back Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts (28) runs with the ball against the NFC during the third quarter during the Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; AFC running back Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts (28) runs with the ball against the NFC during the third quarter during the Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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NFL 2022: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

24. Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns

2021 stats:

  • 560 yards from scrimmage (8 games)
  • 5 total touchdowns
  • 22 receptions

Although he only played in eight games this past season, I think Kareem Hunt deserves his placement on this list as an all-around running back.

Between he and Nick Chubb, it’s amazing that anyone is ever really able to stop the Cleveland Browns’ running game.

Not only do the Browns have a tremendous offensive line, but Hunt and Chubb are two of the best in the business at breaking tackles and creating yardage after contact.

It wasn’t that long ago that Hunt was arguably a top three back in the league for the Kansas City Chiefs.

When he’s healthy, Kareem Hunt is simply tough to handle as a featured runner. He can wear you down with yards after contact, and he’s so dynamic in space as a receiver with soft hands.

Even working in tandem with one of the best backs in the game, Nick Chubb, Hunt is more than capable of racking up 1,200-1,500 yards from scrimmage and double-digit touchdowns.

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