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Packers: Aaron Jones gets honorable mention in 2019 running back rankings

By Keegan Jackish

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball during the second half of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on November 11, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball during the second half of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on November 11, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 15: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate a touchdown during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 15, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

Honorable mentions

Devonta Freeman (Atlanta Falcons): Freeman has injury concerns attached to him, but when he is healthy he is one of the most exciting backs in the league. If he makes a full comeback, the Falcons could have one of the league’s most improved offenses in 2019.

Sony Michel (New England Patriots): Michel was one of the league’s top rookie backs last year and he has carved out an essential role in the Pats offense. It’ll be interesting to see Michel’s usage compared to James White‘s this season.

Kareem Hunt (Cleveland Browns): There are valid off-field concerns with Kareem Hunt, but at the same time he has by many accounts made a great impression in Cleveland thus far.

While I wouldn’t have signed Hunt in the aftermath of his release from Kansas City, if I were evaluating him purely on his talent, he is worthy of a spot on this list.

Aaron Jones (Green Bay Packers): Jones has showed up to Green Bay this season in better shape and this could pose an increased threat to opposing defenses.

There is a chance that Jamaal Williams or even Dexter Williams will take carries from Jones, but I expect Jones to still be the premier back in the Green Bay offense.

Chris Carson (Seattle Seahawks): Carson was an absolute workhorse in Seattle last season, and while he will almost certainly see a reduction in workload, I wouldn’t be surprised if he still has this workhorse role in Seattle next year as Brian Schottenheimer continues to rely on the running game.

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