Teams love to find hidden gem running backs in the draft, as this is the position most likely to hit the ground running once they turn pro. They don’t have the longest shelf life, with all the hits they take, so it makes sense to rely on drafting and developing more often.

The No. 2 pick from the SEC who had the best NFL career is Alabama linebacker Cornelius Bennett, the second selection in 1987. But he was not the best draft pick because it would be 12 years before he would play for the team that drafted him.

The Philadelphia Eagles knocked the 2024 NFL draft out of the park. Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean become Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists on a team that won the Super Bowl. Jalyx Hunt showed flashes and became a contributor on defense,