Oklahoma football: Grading the Sooners in the NFL Draft — Win, Lose, or Draw?

Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma Sooners center Creed Humphrey (56) prepares to hike the ball during the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game against the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma Sooners center Creed Humphrey (56) prepares to hike the ball during the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game against the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2020; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Rhamondre Stevenson (29) stiff arms Florida Gators defensive back Donovan Stiner (13) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2020; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Rhamondre Stevenson (29) stiff arms Florida Gators defensive back Donovan Stiner (13) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Rhamondre Stevenson (Win)

Rhamondre Stevenson will join his teammate Ronnie Perkins in Foxborough with the New England Patriots. Stevenson is a big, durable back with a minimal amount of wear and tear. Running backs aren’t typically very valuable because of the toll the position takes on a player. Running backs usually get four or five real good years until production starts to drop off.

Stevenson was never the feature back for the entirety of a season. This makes him very valuable to an NFL franchise. His career longevity could surpass that of most NFL backs. His size and strength also makes him fit to take on the size and strength of NFL defenses. Leaving early was the right move for Stevenson.