Dynasty RB Rankings 2026 (Running Back)

Updated on Sun, 8 Feb 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	1.03	5	24	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 1.03 Bye 5 Age 24 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	1.04	8	23.8	287	653	1,035	1,654	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.	91
5yr. Proj 1035 10yr. Proj 1654 ADP 1.04 Bye 8 Age 23.8 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	Jonathan Taylor J Taylor IND RB3	3.04	11	27	265	654	1,006	1,648	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.	88
5yr. Proj 1006 10yr. Proj 1648 ADP 3.04 Bye 11 Age 27 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.
4	Jeremiyah Love J Love RK RB4	N/A	18	20.7	199	596	992	1,856	Love has been a marvel with two straight 1,100-yard rushing seasons with a combined 35 rushing TDs. His contact balance and power are among the top RBs in recent years, and he grades out similarly to Ashton Jeanty. This is despite teammate Jadarian Price being a top RB in this class as well. Love offers three-down upside and should be instantly a top dynasty RB. He won't turn 21 until after the draft.	83
5yr. Proj 992 10yr. Proj 1856 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Love has been a marvel with two straight 1,100-yard rushing seasons with a combined 35 rushing TDs. His contact balance and power are among the top RBs in recent years, and he grades out similarly to Ashton Jeanty. This is despite teammate Jadarian Price being a top RB in this class as well. Love offers three-down upside and should be instantly a top dynasty RB. He won't turn 21 until after the draft.

Tier 3
5	Ashton Jeanty A Jeanty LVR RB5	1.08	8	22.2	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.	77
5yr. Proj 942 10yr. Proj 1644 ADP 1.08 Bye 8 Age 22.2 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.
6	Omarion Hampton O Hampton LAC RB6	2.10	12	22.8	218	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.	76
5yr. Proj 928 10yr. Proj 1577 ADP 2.10 Bye 12 Age 22.8 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.
7	De'Von Achane D Achane MIA RB7	2.05	12	24.3	237	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.	68
5yr. Proj 864 10yr. Proj 1380 ADP 2.05 Bye 12 Age 24.3 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.

Tier 4
8	TreVeyon Henderson T Henderson NE RB8	4.02	14	23.3	185	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.	66
5yr. Proj 874 10yr. Proj 1443 ADP 4.02 Bye 14 Age 23.3 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 5
9	James Cook J Cook BUF RB9	4.01	7	26.3	255	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.	57
5yr. Proj 758 10yr. Proj 1117 ADP 4.01 Bye 7 Age 26.3 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	Josh Jacobs J Jacobs GB RB10	3.10	5	27.9	235	492	735	1,161	Jacobs took a step back in 2023 while playing under the franchise tag, but he was utilized heavily under interim HC Antonio Pierce. He then inked a 4-year deal with Green Bay, where his efficiency ticked up, and a career-high 16 TDs surfaced in 2024. Injuries impacted his 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.	53
5yr. Proj 735 10yr. Proj 1161 ADP 3.10 Bye 5 Age 27.9 DS Analysis Jacobs took a step back in 2023 while playing under the franchise tag, but he was utilized heavily under interim HC Antonio Pierce. He then inked a 4-year deal with Green Bay, where his efficiency ticked up, and a career-high 16 TDs surfaced in 2024. Injuries impacted his 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.
11	Quinshon Judkins Q Judkins CLE RB11	4.12	9	22.3	180	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 strongly, 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.	52
5yr. Proj 751 10yr. Proj 1271 ADP 4.12 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 strongly, 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 6
12	Bucky Irving B Irving TB RB12	2.08	9	23.4	183	456	729	1,239	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. He'll return as the lead back in '26 under a new OC.	49
5yr. Proj 729 10yr. Proj 1239 ADP 2.08 Bye 9 Age 23.4 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. He'll return as the lead back in '26 under a new OC.
13	Breece Hall B Hall UNS RB13	3.09	18	24.7	190	451	703	1,124	The 36th overall pick, Hall looked to be on his way to an excellent rookie year. Then came an ACL tear in Week 7. Only 22, the Iowa State product returned for Week 1, 2023, proving both durable and effective in a tough situation. 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 now enters free agency ahead of his age-25 season.	45
5yr. Proj 703 10yr. Proj 1124 ADP 3.09 Bye 18 Age 24.7 DS Analysis The 36th overall pick, Hall looked to be on his way to an excellent rookie year. Then came an ACL tear in Week 7. Only 22, the Iowa State product returned for Week 1, 2023, proving both durable and effective in a tough situation. 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 now enters free agency ahead of his age-25 season.
14	Christian McCaffrey C McCaffrey SF RB15	3.03	14	29.7	255	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.	44
5yr. Proj 624 10yr. Proj 1010 ADP 3.03 Bye 14 Age 29.7 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.
15	Saquon Barkley S Barkley PHI RB14	1.07	9	28.9	227	466	681	934	Barkley hit as our 2022 Comeback Pick. 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.	44
5yr. Proj 681 10yr. Proj 934 ADP 1.07 Bye 9 Age 28.9 DS Analysis Barkley hit as our 2022 Comeback Pick. 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.

Tier 7
16	Kyren Williams K Williams LAR RB16	3.07	8	25.4	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.	35
5yr. Proj 595 10yr. Proj 1021 ADP 3.07 Bye 8 Age 25.4 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.
17	Chase Brown C Brown CIN RB17	4.03	10	25.8	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.	34
5yr. Proj 587 10yr. Proj 961 ADP 4.03 Bye 10 Age 25.8 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.
18	Derrick Henry D Henry BAL RB18	3.05	7	32.1	237	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.	30
5yr. Proj 497 10yr. Proj 809 ADP 3.05 Bye 7 Age 32.1 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.
19	Cameron Skattebo C Skattebo NYG RB19	7.06	14	24	166	362	568	917	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.	29
5yr. Proj 568 10yr. Proj 917 ADP 7.06 Bye 14 Age 24 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.

Tier 8
20	RJ Harvey R Harvey DEN RB20	5.02	12	25	184	390	555	710	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.	28
5yr. Proj 555 10yr. Proj 710 ADP 5.02 Bye 12 Age 25 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.
21	Kenneth Walker III K Walker III SEA RB21	4.08	8	25.3	0	424	645	992		27
5yr. Proj 645 10yr. Proj 992 ADP 4.08 Bye 8 Age 25.3 DS Analysis

Tier 9
22	Javonte Williams J Williams UNS RB22	11.10	18	25.8	161	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 is set for free agency, but his best landing spot is likely back in Dallas.	20
5yr. Proj 485 10yr. Proj 619 ADP 11.10 Bye 18 Age 25.8 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 is set for free agency, but his best landing spot is likely back in Dallas.
23	Travis Etienne T Etienne UNS RB23	8.04	18	27	177	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. The Clemson product heads to free agency after posting 1,399 total yards and a career-high 13 total scores.	19
5yr. Proj 422 10yr. Proj 592 ADP 8.04 Bye 18 Age 27 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. The Clemson product heads to free agency after posting 1,399 total yards and a career-high 13 total scores.
24	Kyle Monangai K Monangai CHI RB24	18.05	5	23.8	129	282	435	764	Monangai posted two straight 1,200+ rushing yard seasons for a Rutgers offense that worked through him. His college tape showed a tough runner with a low pad level who works well through contact. Has also flashed on some outside runs. Those traits appeared with the Bears, as he quickly entered a timeshare with D'Andre Swift. Monangai looks poised to retain a rotational role for a young, high-upside offense in 2026.	16
5yr. Proj 435 10yr. Proj 764 ADP 18.05 Bye 5 Age 23.8 DS Analysis Monangai posted two straight 1,200+ rushing yard seasons for a Rutgers offense that worked through him. His college tape showed a tough runner with a low pad level who works well through contact. Has also flashed on some outside runs. Those traits appeared with the Bears, as he quickly entered a timeshare with D'Andre Swift. Monangai looks poised to retain a rotational role for a young, high-upside offense in 2026.
25	D'Andre Swift D Swift CHI RB26	7.07	5	27	188	316	389	533	Swift's 2023 in Philly proved inconsistent, but he ultimately set career highs in touches and yardage. Chicago provided a fine free agent spot for volume, but a poorly orchestrated offense and a weak O-line limited the fantasy impact. The offensive infrastructure changed alongside new HC Ben Johnson in 2025. As a result, Swift rebounded to finish as the PPR RB14, despite the emergence of Kyle Monangai. The veteran is under contract for one more season.	16
5yr. Proj 389 10yr. Proj 533 ADP 7.07 Bye 5 Age 27 DS Analysis Swift's 2023 in Philly proved inconsistent, but he ultimately set career highs in touches and yardage. Chicago provided a fine free agent spot for volume, but a poorly orchestrated offense and a weak O-line limited the fantasy impact. The offensive infrastructure changed alongside new HC Ben Johnson in 2025. As a result, Swift rebounded to finish as the PPR RB14, despite the emergence of Kyle Monangai. The veteran is under contract for one more season.

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