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3 running backs the Cowboys should draft to replace Ezekiel Elliott

By lconlon

AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Bijan Robinson #5 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Bijan Robinson #5 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 15: Bijan Robinson #5 of the Texas Longhorns runs the ball while defended by Anthony Johnson Jr. #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 15: Bijan Robinson #5 of the Texas Longhorns runs the ball while defended by Anthony Johnson Jr. #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

1. Bijan Robinson, Texas 

Robinson is widely viewed as one of the best running back prospects in years, averaging a whopping 6.7 YPC over his college career over his college career at Texas. Also, he recently expressed his excitement at the thought of remaining in the state of Texas and being drafted by Dallas.

Bijan is a gifted athlete with a serious burst and has the ability to consistently make guys miss in between the tackles. Furthermore, he is not afraid to fight for a couple of extra yards and has the build to throw people around with his stiff arm. He may not fall to our pick at 27, although it is something to consider if you are Jerry Jones.

However, a weakness that can be picked out of his game is his lack of home run speed that teams look for, having an unofficial 40-yard dash time of 4.49. Nevertheless, the idea of Bijan being paired with Pollard in the backfield should be enticing for any Dallas fan.

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