Dynasty RB Rankings 2026 (Running Back)

Updated on Wed, 25 Mar 2026

These 2026 Dynasty RB Rankings build off our award-winning projections.

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


Tier 1
1	Bijan Robinson B Robinson ATL RB1	1.05	5	24.1	278	690	1,111	1,866	With OC Arthur Smith out of town, Robinson's production exploded to 1,881 total yards and 15 TDs in 2024. While his TD count dropped in 2025, he still posted a career-high 22.0 PPR points per game. He also played all 17 games for the third straight season. At only 24, Bijan should remain an elite fantasy option for the foreseeable future.	100
5yr. Proj 1111 10yr. Proj 1866 ADP 1.05 Bye 5 Age 24.1 DS Analysis With OC Arthur Smith out of town, Robinson's production exploded to 1,881 total yards and 15 TDs in 2024. While his TD count dropped in 2025, he still posted a career-high 22.0 PPR points per game. He also played all 17 games for the third straight season. At only 24, Bijan should remain an elite fantasy option for the foreseeable future.
2	Jahmyr Gibbs J Gibbs DET RB2	1.07	8	24	280	651	1,032	1,649	Despite a slow start, Gibbs largely delivered as a rookie RB. He averaged 5.2 YPC and popped in 10 TDs on 182 attempts, adding 52 receptions. His production reached new heights in 2024, and he proved more than capable as a workhorse back following a late-season injury to David Montgomery. 2025 turned up much of the same, as he finished as the PPR RB3 even with a few late-season duds. The former Round 1 pick is now eligible for a contract extension.	89
5yr. Proj 1032 10yr. Proj 1649 ADP 1.07 Bye 8 Age 24 DS Analysis Despite a slow start, Gibbs largely delivered as a rookie RB. He averaged 5.2 YPC and popped in 10 TDs on 182 attempts, adding 52 receptions. His production reached new heights in 2024, and he proved more than capable as a workhorse back following a late-season injury to David Montgomery. 2025 turned up much of the same, as he finished as the PPR RB3 even with a few late-season duds. The former Round 1 pick is now eligible for a contract extension.

Tier 2
3	Jeremiyah Love J Love RK RB3	2.01	18	20.8	219	596	992	1,856	Love has been a force, posting back-to-back 1,100-yard rushing seasons with 35 total rushing TDs. His contact balance and power rank among the best RB traits in recent draft classes, and his profile stacks up favorably with Ashton Jeanty’s. That’s especially impressive given Jadarian Price’s presence as another top back in this class. Love brings true three-down upside and will be just 21 years old as a rookie.	84
5yr. Proj 992 10yr. Proj 1856 ADP 2.01 Bye 18 Age 20.8 DS Analysis Love has been a force, posting back-to-back 1,100-yard rushing seasons with 35 total rushing TDs. His contact balance and power rank among the best RB traits in recent draft classes, and his profile stacks up favorably with Ashton Jeanty’s. That’s especially impressive given Jadarian Price’s presence as another top back in this class. Love brings true three-down upside and will be just 21 years old as a rookie.
4	Ashton Jeanty A Jeanty LVR RB4	2.06	8	22.3	225	571	942	1,644	Jeanty went from a 1,900-yard sophomore season to a 2,700-yard junior season. His college tape showed elite contact balance, burst, and receiving ability. Arriving as the sixth overall pick, Jeanty showed elite flashes, most notably in a Week 16 game at Houston. Overall, Jeanty's effectiveness was limited by poor O-line and QB play. 2026 will bring major offensive changes, although Jeanty still projects as a workhorse.	76
5yr. Proj 942 10yr. Proj 1644 ADP 2.06 Bye 8 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Jeanty went from a 1,900-yard sophomore season to a 2,700-yard junior season. His college tape showed elite contact balance, burst, and receiving ability. Arriving as the sixth overall pick, Jeanty showed elite flashes, most notably in a Week 16 game at Houston. Overall, Jeanty's effectiveness was limited by poor O-line and QB play. 2026 will bring major offensive changes, although Jeanty still projects as a workhorse.
5	Omarion Hampton O Hampton LAC RB5	3.07	12	23	216	589	928	1,577	Hampton carried the North Carolina offense for two years -- 2023-2024 -- including one year 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 adds 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. While he landed in a dreamy spot with HC Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, Hampton made only nine appearances due to an ankle fracture. If healthy, an RB1 season is in reach for '26 and beyond.	74
5yr. Proj 928 10yr. Proj 1577 ADP 3.07 Bye 12 Age 23 DS Analysis Hampton carried the North Carolina offense for two years -- 2023-2024 -- including one year 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 adds 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. While he landed in a dreamy spot with HC Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, Hampton made only nine appearances due to an ankle fracture. If healthy, an RB1 season is in reach for '26 and beyond.
6	Jonathan Taylor J Taylor IND RB6	2.09	11	27.2	265	631	924	1,283	Taylor missed three games in 2024 but remained busy on a per-game basis, averaging 23 touches. The former Round 2 pick then went off for a HUGE 2025 that included 323 carries, 1,585 yards, and 18 TDs. He added a career-high 46 catches and 378 yards. Now, Taylor's huge career workload makes him a candidate for an early decline. In the short-term, though, this Indy offense should remain centered on the run. JT is signed for one more season.	74
5yr. Proj 924 10yr. Proj 1283 ADP 2.09 Bye 11 Age 27.2 DS Analysis Taylor missed three games in 2024 but remained busy on a per-game basis, averaging 23 touches. The former Round 2 pick then went off for a HUGE 2025 that included 323 carries, 1,585 yards, and 18 TDs. He added a career-high 46 catches and 378 yards. Now, Taylor's huge career workload makes him a candidate for an early decline. In the short-term, though, this Indy offense should remain centered on the run. JT is signed for one more season.

Tier 3
7	De'Von Achane D Achane MIA RB7	2.02	12	24.4	214	560	864	1,380	Achane's rushing efficiency hit a snag in 2024. But his receiving work went through the roof: 78 catches, 592 yards, and 6 TDs. Another easy RB1 season surfaced in 2025, although he'll now hit Year 4 alongside a new QB and HC -- and a rebuilding roster.	65
5yr. Proj 864 10yr. Proj 1380 ADP 2.02 Bye 12 Age 24.4 DS Analysis Achane's rushing efficiency hit a snag in 2024. But his receiving work went through the roof: 78 catches, 592 yards, and 6 TDs. Another easy RB1 season surfaced in 2025, although he'll now hit Year 4 alongside a new QB and HC -- and a rebuilding roster.
8	TreVeyon Henderson T Henderson NE RB8	4.04	14	23.4	168	553	874	1,443	Henderson was highly recruited and showed top-end traits at Ohio State, particularly his burst and pass-catching ability. 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 appeared in all 17 games as a rookie but wasn't a major contributor until midseason. (He finished as a top-25 PPR back in seven of his final nine games.) An elite QB and an improved O-line only add value here.	63
5yr. Proj 874 10yr. Proj 1443 ADP 4.04 Bye 14 Age 23.4 DS Analysis Henderson was highly recruited and showed top-end traits at Ohio State, particularly his burst and pass-catching ability. 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 appeared in all 17 games as a rookie but wasn't a major contributor until midseason. (He finished as a top-25 PPR back in seven of his final nine games.) An elite QB and an improved O-line only add value here.

Tier 4
9	James Cook J Cook BUF RB9	3.01	7	26.5	251	526	758	1,117	Cook erupted for a massive 18 total TDs in 2024. He posted another 14 scores this past fall, also supplying a career-high 1,621 rushing yards in 17 games. He inked a contract extension last August, keeping him under team control through the 2029 season.	55
5yr. Proj 758 10yr. Proj 1117 ADP 3.01 Bye 7 Age 26.5 DS Analysis Cook erupted for a massive 18 total TDs in 2024. He posted another 14 scores this past fall, also supplying a career-high 1,621 rushing yards in 17 games. He inked a contract extension last August, keeping him under team control through the 2029 season.
10	Kenneth Walker III K Walker III KC RB10	6.08	10	25.4	216	498	758	1,166	Walker encountered an up-and-down regular season in 2025, limited by Zach Charbonnet's goal line role. When Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in the postseason, Walker stepped up for a productive run to the Super Bowl. This culminated in a 161-yard, MVP performance. Walker chose an ideal landing spot in free agency, joining a Chiefs offense that no longer rosters Kareem Hunt or Isiah Pacheco.	52
5yr. Proj 758 10yr. Proj 1166 ADP 6.08 Bye 10 Age 25.4 DS Analysis Walker encountered an up-and-down regular season in 2025, limited by Zach Charbonnet's goal line role. When Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in the postseason, Walker stepped up for a productive run to the Super Bowl. This culminated in a 161-yard, MVP performance. Walker chose an ideal landing spot in free agency, joining a Chiefs offense that no longer rosters Kareem Hunt or Isiah Pacheco.
11	Quinshon Judkins Q Judkins CLE RB11	6.04	9	22.3	177	478	751	1,271	Judkins 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. His rookie season started nicely, but he was ultimately limited by a poor supporting cast. Judkins' season also ended with a Week 16 fibula fracture and ankle dislocation. Following surgery, he's expected to be ready for training camp, where he should retain lead-back work.	50
5yr. Proj 751 10yr. Proj 1271 ADP 6.04 Bye 9 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Judkins 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. His rookie season started nicely, but he was ultimately limited by a poor supporting cast. Judkins' season also ended with a Week 16 fibula fracture and ankle dislocation. Following surgery, he's expected to be ready for training camp, where he should retain lead-back work.

Tier 5
12	Saquon Barkley S Barkley PHI RB12	5.04	9	29.1	227	466	681	934	2023 turned up an ugly QB situation and poor efficiency on strong volume. Barkley expressed interest in returning to New York but ultimately joined a superior environment in Philly. From there, he enjoyed a historic 2024 with 2,005 yards and 15 total TDs. 2025 marked a clear step back, as Barkley no longer delivered a steady dose of explosive plays. He's signed for three more seasons.	42
5yr. Proj 681 10yr. Proj 934 ADP 5.04 Bye 9 Age 29.1 DS Analysis 2023 turned up an ugly QB situation and poor efficiency on strong volume. Barkley expressed interest in returning to New York but ultimately joined a superior environment in Philly. From there, he enjoyed a historic 2024 with 2,005 yards and 15 total TDs. 2025 marked a clear step back, as Barkley no longer delivered a steady dose of explosive plays. He's signed for three more seasons.
13	Christian McCaffrey C McCaffrey SF RB13	4.08	14	29.8	253	446	624	1,010	CMC was excellent in 2023, finishing as the clear-cut RB1. Then came a nightmare 2024 that included multiple lower-body injuries (and only 50 total carries). He rebounded to a PPR RB1 finish in 2025, boosted by a huge 102 catches. Of equal importance: CMC played all 17 games. He'll play next season at 30, signaling some dynasty risk.	42
5yr. Proj 624 10yr. Proj 1010 ADP 4.08 Bye 14 Age 29.8 DS Analysis CMC was excellent in 2023, finishing as the clear-cut RB1. Then came a nightmare 2024 that included multiple lower-body injuries (and only 50 total carries). He rebounded to a PPR RB1 finish in 2025, boosted by a huge 102 catches. Of equal importance: CMC played all 17 games. He'll play next season at 30, signaling some dynasty risk.
14	Josh Jacobs J Jacobs GB RB14	5.09	5	28.1	235	461	664	857	Injuries impacted Jacobs' effectiveness in 2025, but he still posted back-end RB1 numbers with 16.1 PPR points per game. He'll play next year at 27 -- and with a sizable 1,840 career carries. He's signed through the 2027 season.	40
5yr. Proj 664 10yr. Proj 857 ADP 5.09 Bye 5 Age 28.1 DS Analysis Injuries impacted Jacobs' effectiveness in 2025, but he still posted back-end RB1 numbers with 16.1 PPR points per game. He'll play next year at 27 -- and with a sizable 1,840 career carries. He's signed through the 2027 season.
15	Breece Hall B Hall NYJ RB15	5.03	9	24.8	194	432	658	1,012	A largely ineffective Aaron Rodgers limited Hall in 2024, while the RB also battled through a knee injury. 2025 turned up even worse QB play, although Hall still posted a career-high 1,065 rushing yards. He returned to the Jets via the franchise tag, while his situation improved a bit with the arrival of Geno Smith. Still, it's reasonable to expect Hall to play elsewhere in 2027 and beyond.	38
5yr. Proj 658 10yr. Proj 1012 ADP 5.03 Bye 9 Age 24.8 DS Analysis A largely ineffective Aaron Rodgers limited Hall in 2024, while the RB also battled through a knee injury. 2025 turned up even worse QB play, although Hall still posted a career-high 1,065 rushing yards. He returned to the Jets via the franchise tag, while his situation improved a bit with the arrival of Geno Smith. Still, it's reasonable to expect Hall to play elsewhere in 2027 and beyond.

Tier 6
16	Bucky Irving B Irving TB RB16	4.07	9	23.6	169	396	627	1,032	Irving performed as one of the most elusive RBs in the 2024 class. From 2022 to 2023, he forced a missed tackle every 2.5 carries – a terrific mark. That elusiveness translated to the pros right away, as he tallied 5.4 yards per carry and 1,513 total yards. 2025 wasn't as friendly, as he missed six games with a foot injury and slotted just 18th in PPR points per game. In 2026, he'll likely see his volume capped by free agent addition Kenneth Gainwell, who posted 73 catches with the Steelers last season.	32
5yr. Proj 627 10yr. Proj 1032 ADP 4.07 Bye 9 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Irving performed as one of the most elusive RBs in the 2024 class. From 2022 to 2023, he forced a missed tackle every 2.5 carries – a terrific mark. That elusiveness translated to the pros right away, as he tallied 5.4 yards per carry and 1,513 total yards. 2025 wasn't as friendly, as he missed six games with a foot injury and slotted just 18th in PPR points per game. In 2026, he'll likely see his volume capped by free agent addition Kenneth Gainwell, who posted 73 catches with the Steelers last season.
17	Kyren Williams K Williams LAR RB17	6.03	8	25.5	197	385	595	1,021	Williams further solidified himself as a top RB in 2024, logging 1,481 scrimmage yards and 16 TDs. L.A. spent a Round 3 pick on Blake Corum, but he was lightly used throughout the season. Williams signed an extension in August of '25, but Corum earned a larger piece of the backfield work. Still, Williams delivered 1,252 yards and hit double-digit TDs for the third straight season. We expect similar backfield usage in 2026.	32
5yr. Proj 595 10yr. Proj 1021 ADP 6.03 Bye 8 Age 25.5 DS Analysis Williams further solidified himself as a top RB in 2024, logging 1,481 scrimmage yards and 16 TDs. L.A. spent a Round 3 pick on Blake Corum, but he was lightly used throughout the season. Williams signed an extension in August of '25, but Corum earned a larger piece of the backfield work. Still, Williams delivered 1,252 yards and hit double-digit TDs for the third straight season. We expect similar backfield usage in 2026.
18	Chase Brown C Brown CIN RB18	3.12	10	26	200	397	587	961	After a quiet rookie year, Brown showed he belongs as a big piece of Cincy's backfield in 2024. He tallied 229-990-7 rushing -- plus 54-360-4 receiving. Brown notched similar numbers in 2025, despite significant missed time from Joe Burrow. 2026 turns up a contract season for the fourth-year RB.	32
5yr. Proj 587 10yr. Proj 961 ADP 3.12 Bye 10 Age 26 DS Analysis After a quiet rookie year, Brown showed he belongs as a big piece of Cincy's backfield in 2024. He tallied 229-990-7 rushing -- plus 54-360-4 receiving. Brown notched similar numbers in 2025, despite significant missed time from Joe Burrow. 2026 turns up a contract season for the fourth-year RB.

19	Derrick Henry D Henry BAL RB19	8.07	7	32.2	234	378	497	809	Even at 31, Henry put together a masterful 2024 (325-1,921-16). He brushed off age/decline concerns to drop another strong season in 2025 -- this time with 16 rushing TDs and 5.2 YPC. Henry remains year to year at this stage of his career. We'll see how he meshes with a brand-new coaching staff after the firing of John Harbaugh.	27
5yr. Proj 497 10yr. Proj 809 ADP 8.07 Bye 7 Age 32.2 DS Analysis Even at 31, Henry put together a masterful 2024 (325-1,921-16). He brushed off age/decline concerns to drop another strong season in 2025 -- this time with 16 rushing TDs and 5.2 YPC. Henry remains year to year at this stage of his career. We'll see how he meshes with a brand-new coaching staff after the firing of John Harbaugh.

Tier 7
20	Cameron Skattebo C Skattebo NYG RB20	6.11	14	24.1	159	333	523	843	Skattebo earned plenty of hype as a hard-nosed runner with 1,711 rushing yards in 2024. Arizona State utilized him in the passing game, too, but he didn't display top-notch athleticism. Skattebo did post a strong 39.5" vertical at the NFL Combine. While his Round 4 draft capital wasn't ideal, Skattebo looked like an NFL back in brief 2025 action. He missed most of the season with a serious ankle injury and will push to earn touches for a new staff in 2026.	22
5yr. Proj 523 10yr. Proj 843 ADP 6.11 Bye 14 Age 24.1 DS Analysis Skattebo earned plenty of hype as a hard-nosed runner with 1,711 rushing yards in 2024. Arizona State utilized him in the passing game, too, but he didn't display top-notch athleticism. Skattebo did post a strong 39.5" vertical at the NFL Combine. While his Round 4 draft capital wasn't ideal, Skattebo looked like an NFL back in brief 2025 action. He missed most of the season with a serious ankle injury and will push to earn touches for a new staff in 2026.
21	Javonte Williams J Williams DAL RB21	7.07	10	25.9	209	340	485	619	Williams delivered a bounce-back season with Dallas in 2025. He recorded career highs in carries (252), yards (1,201), yards per carry (4.8), and TDs (11). Williams signed a three-year deal with Dallas ahead of free agency, tying him to the team through the 2028 season.	20
5yr. Proj 485 10yr. Proj 619 ADP 7.07 Bye 10 Age 25.9 DS Analysis Williams delivered a bounce-back season with Dallas in 2025. He recorded career highs in carries (252), yards (1,201), yards per carry (4.8), and TDs (11). Williams signed a three-year deal with Dallas ahead of free agency, tying him to the team through the 2028 season.
22	RJ Harvey R Harvey DEN RB22	6.07	12	25.1	130	363	517	661	Harvey was a surprise second-round pick, but two straight years of 1,400 rushing yards and good receiving skills made him a fit for HC Sean Payton’s offense. His workload increased after J.K. Dobbins sustained a mid-season injury, and the rookie showed well with 12 total scores. Long-term, we don't expect Harvey to become a workhorse. In the short term, he figures to remain in a split backfield alongside Dobbins.	19
5yr. Proj 517 10yr. Proj 661 ADP 6.07 Bye 12 Age 25.1 DS Analysis Harvey was a surprise second-round pick, but two straight years of 1,400 rushing yards and good receiving skills made him a fit for HC Sean Payton’s offense. His workload increased after J.K. Dobbins sustained a mid-season injury, and the rookie showed well with 12 total scores. Long-term, we don't expect Harvey to become a workhorse. In the short term, he figures to remain in a split backfield alongside Dobbins.
23	Jadarian Price J Price RK RB23	7.06	18	22.4	122	320	523	804	Price is a straightforward power runner who has a third gear for long TDs. He ran for 674 yards and 11 TDs this year while playing behind teammate Jeremiyah Love. Price's agility and ability to work through contact could make him an NFL starter. Price may be a better receiver than his numbers indicate, too.	18
5yr. Proj 523 10yr. Proj 804 ADP 7.06 Bye 18 Age 22.4 DS Analysis Price is a straightforward power runner who has a third gear for long TDs. He ran for 674 yards and 11 TDs this year while playing behind teammate Jeremiyah Love. Price's agility and ability to work through contact could make him an NFL starter. Price may be a better receiver than his numbers indicate, too.
24	Travis Etienne T Etienne NO RB24	8.01	11	27.1	198	350	422	592	Etienne missed time with a hamstring in 2024 and was outplayed by Tank Bigsby for parts of the season. Come 2025, Etienne watched Bigbsy depart via a September trade. While rookie Bhayshul Tuten replaced Bigsby as a rotational piece, Etienne still delivered the goods in Year 1 under HC Liam Coen (260-1,107-7). The Clemson product landed with the Saints in free agency, giving him a solid OL and an ascending QB in Tyler Shough.	17
5yr. Proj 422 10yr. Proj 592 ADP 8.01 Bye 11 Age 27.1 DS Analysis Etienne missed time with a hamstring in 2024 and was outplayed by Tank Bigsby for parts of the season. Come 2025, Etienne watched Bigbsy depart via a September trade. While rookie Bhayshul Tuten replaced Bigsby as a rotational piece, Etienne still delivered the goods in Year 1 under HC Liam Coen (260-1,107-7). The Clemson product landed with the Saints in free agency, giving him a solid OL and an ascending QB in Tyler Shough.

Tier 8
25	Bhayshul Tuten B Tuten JAC RB25	12.09	8	24.1	147	279	432	748	Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years after transferring from North Carolina A&T. He showed excellent speed and vision while adding return value. 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"). We saw his burst appear as a rookie, although he never overtook Travis Etienne as the lead back. There's a chance for a larger role in 2026 with Etienne in New Orleans, but the Jags may opt for a committee with Chris Rodriguez and LeQuint Allen.	14
5yr. Proj 432 10yr. Proj 748 ADP 12.09 Bye 8 Age 24.1 DS Analysis Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years after transferring from North Carolina A&T. He showed excellent speed and vision while adding return value. 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"). We saw his burst appear as a rookie, although he never overtook Travis Etienne as the lead back. There's a chance for a larger role in 2026 with Etienne in New Orleans, but the Jags may opt for a committee with Chris Rodriguez and LeQuint Allen.

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