Dynasty Rookie RB Rankings 2025 (Running Back)

Updated on Fri, 5 Dec 2025

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RK	Player	ADP	Bye	Age	1yr. Proj	3yr. Proj	5yr. Proj	10yr. Proj	DS Analysis	3D Value +


Tier 2
1	Omarion Hampton O Hampton LAC RB4	N/A	12	22.7	114	602	948	1,612	Hampton has carried the North Carolina offense for two years (including when Drake Maye was the QB). The former four-star recruit tallied two straight years of 1,500+ rushing yards and 15 TDs, and he brings solid receiving potential. A shifty runner who can hit the home run, Hampton showed his athleticism by crushing the Combine with a 4.48 40-yard dash and a 38" vertical. He landed in a dreamy long-term spot with HC Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. Hampton should work in tandem with Najee Harris this fall -- and then handle a clear lead role in ‘26	81
5yr. Proj 948 10yr. Proj 1612 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Hampton has carried the North Carolina offense for two years (including when Drake Maye was the QB). The former four-star recruit tallied two straight years of 1,500+ rushing yards and 15 TDs, and he brings solid receiving potential. A shifty runner who can hit the home run, Hampton showed his athleticism by crushing the Combine with a 4.48 40-yard dash and a 38" vertical. He landed in a dreamy long-term spot with HC Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. Hampton should work in tandem with Najee Harris this fall -- and then handle a clear lead role in ‘26
2	Ashton Jeanty A Jeanty LVR RB5	N/A	8	22	191	581	958	1,672	Jeanty went from a 1,900 total yard sophomore season to a 2,700 total yard junior season. He boasts elite contact balance, burst, and receiving ability. Jeanty’s landing spot in Vegas should support some massive workloads over the next few seasons.	81
5yr. Proj 958 10yr. Proj 1672 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22 DS Analysis Jeanty went from a 1,900 total yard sophomore season to a 2,700 total yard junior season. He boasts elite contact balance, burst, and receiving ability. Jeanty’s landing spot in Vegas should support some massive workloads over the next few seasons.

Tier 3
3	Quinshon Judkins Q Judkins CLE RB7	N/A	9	22.1	166	534	838	1,419	Judkins has a chance to become an immediate three-down back. He answered questions about his athleticism with a 4.48 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and tied for second among RBs with a 1.52 10-yard split. We’ll see how he works alongside Round 4 RB Dylan Sampson	68
5yr. Proj 838 10yr. Proj 1419 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 22.1 DS Analysis Judkins has a chance to become an immediate three-down back. He answered questions about his athleticism with a 4.48 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and tied for second among RBs with a 1.52 10-yard split. We’ll see how he works alongside Round 4 RB Dylan Sampson

Tier 5
4	TreVeyon Henderson T Henderson NE RB13	N/A	14	23.1	153	448	708	1,169	Henderson was highly recruited and is insanely explosive when given space. He also shows elite receiving ability but doesn't regularly break through contact. He ran as expected at the Combine with a 4.43 40-yard dash and tied for second among RBs with a 1.52 10-yard split. Henderson projects as an upside PPR back and should eventually see the lion’s share of the rushing work in New England	50
5yr. Proj 708 10yr. Proj 1169 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 23.1 DS Analysis Henderson was highly recruited and is insanely explosive when given space. He also shows elite receiving ability but doesn't regularly break through contact. He ran as expected at the Combine with a 4.43 40-yard dash and tied for second among RBs with a 1.52 10-yard split. Henderson projects as an upside PPR back and should eventually see the lion’s share of the rushing work in New England

Tier 6
5	Cameron Skattebo C Skattebo NYG RB16	N/A	14	23.8	66	386	605	976	Skattebo will get plenty of hype as a hard-nosed runner with 1,711 rushing yards in 2024. Arizona State utilized him in the passing game plenty, but he doesn’t present top-notch athleticism. Skattebo did show his explosion at the NFL Combine with a 39.5" vertical. While his Round 4 draft capital isn’t ideal, Skattebo landed in a fine spot for opportunity	35
5yr. Proj 605 10yr. Proj 976 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 23.8 DS Analysis Skattebo will get plenty of hype as a hard-nosed runner with 1,711 rushing yards in 2024. Arizona State utilized him in the passing game plenty, but he doesn’t present top-notch athleticism. Skattebo did show his explosion at the NFL Combine with a 39.5" vertical. While his Round 4 draft capital isn’t ideal, Skattebo landed in a fine spot for opportunity

Tier 8
6	RJ Harvey R Harvey DEN RB19	N/A	12	24.8	131	346	493	630	Harvey was a surprise second round pick, but two straight years of 1,400 rushing yards and good receiving skills could make him the “Alvin Kamara” of Sean Payton’s offense. He likely won’t immediately be a three-down back, but there is long term upside to get there for a Broncos team that likes to run	25
5yr. Proj 493 10yr. Proj 630 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 24.8 DS Analysis Harvey was a surprise second round pick, but two straight years of 1,400 rushing yards and good receiving skills could make him the “Alvin Kamara” of Sean Payton’s offense. He likely won’t immediately be a three-down back, but there is long term upside to get there for a Broncos team that likes to run
7	Bhayshul Tuten B Tuten JAC RB20	N/A	8	23.8	95	300	466	806	Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years after transferring from North Carolina A&T. He has excellent speed and vision and is also a top-notch returner. Though Tuten's short-area quickness leaves a lot to be desired, he flashed receiving upside as a sophomore. He posted elite numbers at the NFL Combine as the fastest RB in the 40-yard dash, running a 4.32. He also had the best Vertical (40.5"). Tuten could earn lead-back status by late 2025	24
5yr. Proj 466 10yr. Proj 806 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 23.8 DS Analysis Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years after transferring from North Carolina A&T. He has excellent speed and vision and is also a top-notch returner. Though Tuten's short-area quickness leaves a lot to be desired, he flashed receiving upside as a sophomore. He posted elite numbers at the NFL Combine as the fastest RB in the 40-yard dash, running a 4.32. He also had the best Vertical (40.5"). Tuten could earn lead-back status by late 2025
8	Woody Marks W Marks HOU RB23	N/A	6	24.9	135	290	450	760	Marks is the perfect receiving back in the NFL with over 1,400 career receiving yards from the RB position. He is an average athlete, but ran a ton of routes at both Mississippi State and USC. He could develop into a deep-league PPR option – and the Joe Mixon handcuff – as early as 2025.	23
5yr. Proj 450 10yr. Proj 760 ADP N/A Bye 6 Age 24.9 DS Analysis Marks is the perfect receiving back in the NFL with over 1,400 career receiving yards from the RB position. He is an average athlete, but ran a ton of routes at both Mississippi State and USC. He could develop into a deep-league PPR option – and the Joe Mixon handcuff – as early as 2025.
9	Kyle Monangai K Monangai CHI RB24	N/A	5	23.7	108	277	440	789	Monangai has two straight 1,200+ rushing yard seasons for a Rutgers offense that worked through him. Tough runner with a low pad level who can work well through contact. Has also flashed on some outside runs. Solid NFL back-up whose best football may still be in front of him.	22
5yr. Proj 440 10yr. Proj 789 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 23.7 DS Analysis Monangai has two straight 1,200+ rushing yard seasons for a Rutgers offense that worked through him. Tough runner with a low pad level who can work well through contact. Has also flashed on some outside runs. Solid NFL back-up whose best football may still be in front of him.

Tier 9
10	Kaleb Johnson K Johnson PIT RB29	N/A	5	22.3	36	277	454	697	Johnson fits the Steelers as a hard nosed between the tackles runner with great contact balance and power. He should help fill the Najee Harris role and split with Jaylen Warren. The Steelers appear to be taking it slow with Johnson's development	19
5yr. Proj 454 10yr. Proj 697 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Johnson fits the Steelers as a hard nosed between the tackles runner with great contact balance and power. He should help fill the Najee Harris role and split with Jaylen Warren. The Steelers appear to be taking it slow with Johnson's development
11	Ollie Gordon II O Gordon II MIA RB34	N/A	12	21.8	72	262	408	687	A tale of two years. Gordon had over 2,000 total yards as a sophomore flashing great change of direction and vision. He was dangerous in space and used as a receiver in the flat. In his junior season, Gordon couldn’t seem to find any running room and tried to go for the big play too often. His Combine was mediocre running a 4.61 40-yard dash with pedestrian numbers across the board. Gordon could revert back to being a stud, but also has tons of downside on his recent film.	17
5yr. Proj 408 10yr. Proj 687 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 21.8 DS Analysis A tale of two years. Gordon had over 2,000 total yards as a sophomore flashing great change of direction and vision. He was dangerous in space and used as a receiver in the flat. In his junior season, Gordon couldn’t seem to find any running room and tried to go for the big play too often. His Combine was mediocre running a 4.61 40-yard dash with pedestrian numbers across the board. Gordon could revert back to being a stud, but also has tons of downside on his recent film.
12	Jacory Croskey-Merritt J Croskey-Merritt WAS RB40	N/A	12	24.6	112	247	381	670	A dispute over eligibility limited Croskey-Merritt to only one game in 2024. But he flashed NFL potential in 2023 at New Mexico with 189-1,190-17. The Washington backfield has some long term uncertainty, as Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler enter contract seasons.	15
5yr. Proj 381 10yr. Proj 670 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 24.6 DS Analysis A dispute over eligibility limited Croskey-Merritt to only one game in 2024. But he flashed NFL potential in 2023 at New Mexico with 189-1,190-17. The Washington backfield has some long term uncertainty, as Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler enter contract seasons.
13	Devin Neal D Neal NO RB44	N/A	11	22.3	57	239	373	628	Neal broke out as a true freshman on a terrible Kansas team, rushing for 707 yards and eight TDs. Since then he has had three straight 1,000 yard seasons including 1,266 and 16 TDs in 2024. He also caught at least 20 passes in each of those three seasons. He could find some snaps on a Saints team that has been desperate for a RB to pair with Alvin Kamara.	14
5yr. Proj 373 10yr. Proj 628 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Neal broke out as a true freshman on a terrible Kansas team, rushing for 707 yards and eight TDs. Since then he has had three straight 1,000 yard seasons including 1,266 and 16 TDs in 2024. He also caught at least 20 passes in each of those three seasons. He could find some snaps on a Saints team that has been desperate for a RB to pair with Alvin Kamara.

Tier 10
14	DJ Giddens D Giddens IND RB51	N/A	11	22.3	20	231	359	601	Giddens had two straight 1,000 yard rushing season for Kansas State showing power and quickness as the lead back after Deuce Vaughn. He may not quite have the full range of NFL athleticism, but could be a solid contributor. He could work his way into being the back-up RB for the Colts	12
5yr. Proj 359 10yr. Proj 601 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Giddens had two straight 1,000 yard rushing season for Kansas State showing power and quickness as the lead back after Deuce Vaughn. He may not quite have the full range of NFL athleticism, but could be a solid contributor. He could work his way into being the back-up RB for the Colts
15	Brashard Smith B Smith KC RB56	N/A	10	22.6	56	207	333	598	Similar to Tyrone Tracy, Brashard Smith spent most of his collegiate career as a WR. After transferring to SMU from Miami, Smith changed positions to RB and was the central part of their offensive success. Lining up both wide and in the backfield, he is an intriguing weapon with great short area quickness and ability. He is a true sleeper in this deep RB class.	10
5yr. Proj 333 10yr. Proj 598 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 22.6 DS Analysis Similar to Tyrone Tracy, Brashard Smith spent most of his collegiate career as a WR. After transferring to SMU from Miami, Smith changed positions to RB and was the central part of their offensive success. Lining up both wide and in the backfield, he is an intriguing weapon with great short area quickness and ability. He is a true sleeper in this deep RB class.
16	Dylan Sampson D Sampson CLE RB58	N/A	9	21.2	57	200	335	558	Sampson is a bit light in the pants, but he moves so fluidly, making him tough to bring down. He had six straight 100+ yard rushing games this past season for Tennessee. Being paired on the Browns with RB Quinshon Judkins makes Samspon an intriguing third down and pass catching back	9
5yr. Proj 335 10yr. Proj 558 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 21.2 DS Analysis Sampson is a bit light in the pants, but he moves so fluidly, making him tough to bring down. He had six straight 100+ yard rushing games this past season for Tennessee. Being paired on the Browns with RB Quinshon Judkins makes Samspon an intriguing third down and pass catching back
17	Tahj Brooks T Brooks CIN RB61	N/A	10	23.5	18	202	320	574	Two straight 1,500-yard rushing seasons with double-digit TDs marks Brooks’ success at Texas Tech. His shifty feet lead to very few hard hits, and Brooks can certainly hit the homerun. Outside of missing one game in 2024 with an arm injury, Brooks has been healthy despite being a bellcow with 576 carries over the past two seasons. Though the downfield passing offense rarely targeted him as a receiver, that may be Brooks’ best role in the NFL.	8
5yr. Proj 320 10yr. Proj 574 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 23.5 DS Analysis Two straight 1,500-yard rushing seasons with double-digit TDs marks Brooks’ success at Texas Tech. His shifty feet lead to very few hard hits, and Brooks can certainly hit the homerun. Outside of missing one game in 2024 with an arm injury, Brooks has been healthy despite being a bellcow with 576 carries over the past two seasons. Though the downfield passing offense rarely targeted him as a receiver, that may be Brooks’ best role in the NFL.

18	Jarquez Hunter J Hunter LAR RB62	N/A	8	22.9	5	198	314	558	Hunter made a name for himself dominating Alabama as a sophomore, but saved his best season for his senior year this past year. With 1,201 yards rushing and another 155 through the air, he is an intriguing two-way player with a strong lower body to work in traffic. He’ll compete for the Rams’ No. 2 RB spot in 2025.	7
5yr. Proj 314 10yr. Proj 558 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.9 DS Analysis Hunter made a name for himself dominating Alabama as a sophomore, but saved his best season for his senior year this past year. With 1,201 yards rushing and another 155 through the air, he is an intriguing two-way player with a strong lower body to work in traffic. He’ll compete for the Rams’ No. 2 RB spot in 2025.
Tier 11
19	Trevor Etienne T Etienne CAR RB63	N/A	14	21.3	16	200	315	539	Etienne showed pro potential at Florida but played behind a true freshman after transferring to Georgia. Like his brother Travis, Trevor has pass-catching ability that should be utilized in the pros, but he may be more third-down back than starter.	7
5yr. Proj 315 10yr. Proj 539 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 21.3 DS Analysis Etienne showed pro potential at Florida but played behind a true freshman after transferring to Georgia. Like his brother Travis, Trevor has pass-catching ability that should be utilized in the pros, but he may be more third-down back than starter.
20	Jordan James J James SF RB64	N/A	14	21.7	8	195	306	522	James is a young and explosive runner who is an ideal zone scheme fit. He had 1,267 yards rushing for Oregon this season in a split backfield. One-cut runner with great vision and deep speed. He joins a 49ers team that fits his talents in terms of scheme, but will likely be buried on the depth chart for awhile.	6
5yr. Proj 306 10yr. Proj 522 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 21.7 DS Analysis James is a young and explosive runner who is an ideal zone scheme fit. He had 1,267 yards rushing for Oregon this season in a split backfield. One-cut runner with great vision and deep speed. He joins a 49ers team that fits his talents in terms of scheme, but will likely be buried on the depth chart for awhile.
21	Jaydon Blue J Blue DAL RB74	N/A	10	21.8	19	173	278	499	Blue was expected to be the next big Texas RB after Sophomore CJ Baxter went down with an injury. However, struggles with his vision early in 2024 led to a pass-catching role for the former four-star recruit. Blue ran a 4.38 at the NFL Combine despite nursing a torn muscle in his groin. His 4.25 Pro Day time may be more accurate to his actual speed. As the first RB drafted by the Cowboys, Blue has a golden opportunity to seize playing time next to Javonte Williams	4
5yr. Proj 278 10yr. Proj 499 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Blue was expected to be the next big Texas RB after Sophomore CJ Baxter went down with an injury. However, struggles with his vision early in 2024 led to a pass-catching role for the former four-star recruit. Blue ran a 4.38 at the NFL Combine despite nursing a torn muscle in his groin. His 4.25 Pro Day time may be more accurate to his actual speed. As the first RB drafted by the Cowboys, Blue has a golden opportunity to seize playing time next to Javonte Williams

Tier 12
22	LeQuint Allen L Allen JAC RB79	N/A	8	21.3	27	157	247	422	Allen had his background looked into deeply by the NFL after having an assault charge dismissed and expunged from his record. With that aside, he has two straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and 102 receptions over that period. His multi-faceted skill set makes him a deep dynasty sleeper. The landing spot simply doesn’t lend itself to early-career opportunities.	1
5yr. Proj 247 10yr. Proj 422 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 21.3 DS Analysis Allen had his background looked into deeply by the NFL after having an assault charge dismissed and expunged from his record. With that aside, he has two straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and 102 receptions over that period. His multi-faceted skill set makes him a deep dynasty sleeper. The landing spot simply doesn’t lend itself to early-career opportunities.
23	Phil Mafah P Mafah DAL RB83	N/A	10	23.2	0	132	210	376	Mafah had two straight 1,000+ total yard season at Clemson. A powerful inside runner, Mafah takes good angles to maximize yardage. A bit of a plodder, but he is explosive enough to make an NFL roster. Being added to an open Cowboys depth chart could give Mafah room to make the roster.	-3
5yr. Proj 210 10yr. Proj 376 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Mafah had two straight 1,000+ total yard season at Clemson. A powerful inside runner, Mafah takes good angles to maximize yardage. A bit of a plodder, but he is explosive enough to make an NFL roster. Being added to an open Cowboys depth chart could give Mafah room to make the roster.

Tier 14
24	Raheim Sanders R Sanders CLE RB93	N/A	9	23.4	5	73	115	206	Rocket Sanders looked like a future NFL stud after his sophomore season at Arkansas, rushing for 1,443 yards. But, he dealt with multiple injuries and settled in for a mediocre year at South Carolina. Being nearly 230 pounds with insane explosion off the snap, he does have tremendous upside, but his best years may be behind him.	-12
5yr. Proj 115 10yr. Proj 206 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 23.4 DS Analysis Rocket Sanders looked like a future NFL stud after his sophomore season at Arkansas, rushing for 1,443 yards. But, he dealt with multiple injuries and settled in for a mediocre year at South Carolina. Being nearly 230 pounds with insane explosion off the snap, he does have tremendous upside, but his best years may be behind him.
25	Kalel Mullings K Mullings TEN RB96	N/A	10	23.2	5	67	106	190	Mullings took over the lead job at Michigan and never looked back. He is massive with explosion and punishes defenders who try to tackle him one-on-one. Won’t add anything in the receiving game, but could contribute on the ground consistently with some growth.	-13
5yr. Proj 106 10yr. Proj 190 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Mullings took over the lead job at Michigan and never looked back. He is massive with explosion and punishes defenders who try to tackle him one-on-one. Won’t add anything in the receiving game, but could contribute on the ground consistently with some growth.

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