Former Alabama RB becomes first running back taken in USFL Draft
By Adam Spencer
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Former Alabama RB BJ Emmons has a new professional home!
The USFL Draft was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Round 27 was the first round where running backs were taken.
The Tampa Bay Bandits drafted Emmons as the first running back on the board, taking him with the first pick in Round 27 on Wednesday:
Our first RB pick is in! #BanditBall pic.twitter.com/nt9oyhcZxH
— Tampa Bay Bandits (@USFLBandits) February 23, 2022
Here’s a full look at the 8 running backs who went in Round 27 to the 8 USFL teams:
The top 8 RBs of the #USFLDraft
Who are you most excited to see suit up in April? pic.twitter.com/hQJupN6lm0
— USFL (@USFL) February 23, 2022
Emmons played at Alabama in 2016, recording 35 carries for 173 yards and 1 touchdown. He played at Florida Atlantic in 2019 and 2020 to finish out his college career.
How will he fare in the USFL? We’ll find out soon enough!
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
