Round-one rookie pick who peaked early; college success didn't translate to NFL.
Clyde Edwards-HelaireRB
Mr. Veterary uses Clyde Edwards-Helaire as a cautionary bust example, noting he was a round-one pick in his rookie season but peaked incredibly early. Edwards-Helaire's college success at LSU (2019 offense with Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, and Jamar Chase) did not translate to sustained NFL production, suggesting his college pedigree was misleading given the elite offensive weapons around him. He represents a disappointing jersey ownership compared to other rookie running backs like Saquon Barkley and Ezekiel Elliott who sustained success.
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He was in an offense with Burrow Jefferson and um Chase, right? He was in that 2019 LSU offense. What running back wouldn't have had success? Remember taking the dude in the fourth round? If y'all don't remember, Clyde Edward was a layer's rookie season. He was a round one pick like clad over a layer peaked out incredibly early.
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- Mr. Veterary uses Clyde Edwards-Helaire as a cautionary bust example, noting he was a round-one pick in his rookie season but peaked incredibly early. Edwards-Helaire's college success at LSU (2019 offense with Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, and Jamar Chase) did not translate to sustained NFL production, suggesting his college pedigree was misleading given the elite offensive weapons around him. He represents a disappointing jersey ownership compared to other rookie running backs like Saquon Barkley and Ezekiel Elliott who sustained success.
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