Dynasty PPR Rookie RB Rankings 2026

Updated on Fri, 8 May 2026

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


Tier 2
1	Jeremiyah Love J Love ARI RB3	2.04	8	20.9	255	734	1,221	2,285	Love was a force at Notre Dame, 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. Arizona doesn't supply an excellent situation in 2026, as the OL and QB spots lack talent. Still, Love brings true three-down upside and will be just 21 years old as a rookie. He's an easy fit inside the top-five dynasty RBs.	85
5yr. Proj 1221 10yr. Proj 2285 ADP 2.04 Bye 8 Age 20.9 DS Analysis Love was a force at Notre Dame, 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. Arizona doesn't supply an excellent situation in 2026, as the OL and QB spots lack talent. Still, Love brings true three-down upside and will be just 21 years old as a rookie. He's an easy fit inside the top-five dynasty RBs.

Tier 8
2	Jadarian Price J Price SEA RB19	6.11	8	22.5	164	456	722	1,029	Price profiles as a power runner with enough burst to rip off long TDs. He ran for 674 yards and 11 scores this past season while working behind stud teammate Jeremiyah Love. His contact balance and short-area agility translate well to the next level. And there’s reason to believe he offers more in the passing game than his 15 career catches suggest. The landing spot boosts his early outlook. Seattle has an opening with Kenneth Walker gone and Zach Charbonnet recovering from a January ACL tear.	30
5yr. Proj 722 10yr. Proj 1029 ADP 6.11 Bye 8 Age 22.5 DS Analysis Price profiles as a power runner with enough burst to rip off long TDs. He ran for 674 yards and 11 scores this past season while working behind stud teammate Jeremiyah Love. His contact balance and short-area agility translate well to the next level. And there’s reason to believe he offers more in the passing game than his 15 career catches suggest. The landing spot boosts his early outlook. Seattle has an opening with Kenneth Walker gone and Zach Charbonnet recovering from a January ACL tear.

Tier 12
3	Jonah Coleman J Coleman DEN RB46	11.08	12	22.7	78	265	422	749	Coleman scored 17 total TDs this season as the focal point of the Washington offense. He is on the shorter end, but at 220 pounds, Coleman is a punishing rusher with a low pad level. He is also a strong receiver for his size. Coleman didn't test at the Combine, but nobody will mistake him for a burner. The Broncos could end up being a good landing spot if Coleman can outperform second-year RB RJ Harvey.	8
5yr. Proj 422 10yr. Proj 749 ADP 11.08 Bye 12 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Coleman scored 17 total TDs this season as the focal point of the Washington offense. He is on the shorter end, but at 220 pounds, Coleman is a punishing rusher with a low pad level. He is also a strong receiver for his size. Coleman didn't test at the Combine, but nobody will mistake him for a burner. The Broncos could end up being a good landing spot if Coleman can outperform second-year RB RJ Harvey.

Tier 13
4	Nicholas Singleton N Singleton TEN RB50	15.03	10	22.3	56	268	436	662	Singleton, a former five-star recruit, has been a disappointment over his four-year career at Penn State. His final rushing line this past year was 123-549-13, mainly profiling as a red zone runner. Singleton would likely have dominated at the NFL Combine, but he suffered a broken bone in his foot at the Senior Bowl. He may not produce much in 2026 in a crowded Titans backfield, but Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are set to become free agents after this season.	6
5yr. Proj 436 10yr. Proj 662 ADP 15.03 Bye 10 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Singleton, a former five-star recruit, has been a disappointment over his four-year career at Penn State. His final rushing line this past year was 123-549-13, mainly profiling as a red zone runner. Singleton would likely have dominated at the NFL Combine, but he suffered a broken bone in his foot at the Senior Bowl. He may not produce much in 2026 in a crowded Titans backfield, but Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are set to become free agents after this season.
5	Kaytron Allen K Allen WAS RB55	20.08	12	23.3	88	247	398	671	Allen has four straight seasons of over 860 rushing yards. He has been the consistent backfield presence and ascended past teammate Nicholas Singleton despite a difference in athleticism. Allen is one of the most technically sound RBs in the class, and that shows with him averaging over 5 yards per carry in every college season. He wasn't drafted until the sixth round, but Allen lands in a weak Commanders' RB depth chart.	6
5yr. Proj 398 10yr. Proj 671 ADP 20.08 Bye 12 Age 23.3 DS Analysis Allen has four straight seasons of over 860 rushing yards. He has been the consistent backfield presence and ascended past teammate Nicholas Singleton despite a difference in athleticism. Allen is one of the most technically sound RBs in the class, and that shows with him averaging over 5 yards per carry in every college season. He wasn't drafted until the sixth round, but Allen lands in a weak Commanders' RB depth chart.
6	Mike Washington Jr. M Washington Jr. LVR RB54	18.09	8	22.8	71	252	401	712	Washington finally broke out in his final season after transferring from Buffalo to Arkansas. He is a big, between-the-tackles back who churns his legs to pick up extra yards on every run. He showcased good vision and cutback ability, but didn't display much big-play upside. He will likely operate as the backup to Ashton Jeanty for the foreseeable future. HC Klint Kubiak has commented about wanting to utilize two RBs.	6
5yr. Proj 401 10yr. Proj 712 ADP 18.09 Bye 8 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Washington finally broke out in his final season after transferring from Buffalo to Arkansas. He is a big, between-the-tackles back who churns his legs to pick up extra yards on every run. He showcased good vision and cutback ability, but didn't display much big-play upside. He will likely operate as the backup to Ashton Jeanty for the foreseeable future. HC Klint Kubiak has commented about wanting to utilize two RBs.
7	Emmett Johnson E Johnson KC RB56	13.05	10	22.5	78	267	421	592	Johnson was a 2026 surprise. He ran for 1,451 yards and 12 TDs, averaging 5.78 yards per carry. He has also caught 85 passes over the last two years. Johnson can be a PPR difference maker with his pass-catching and shiftiness in the open field. Johnson could make the Chiefs roster and eventually run as a complement to Kenneth Walker.	6
5yr. Proj 421 10yr. Proj 592 ADP 13.05 Bye 10 Age 22.5 DS Analysis Johnson was a 2026 surprise. He ran for 1,451 yards and 12 TDs, averaging 5.78 yards per carry. He has also caught 85 passes over the last two years. Johnson can be a PPR difference maker with his pass-catching and shiftiness in the open field. Johnson could make the Chiefs roster and eventually run as a complement to Kenneth Walker.
8	Adam Randall A Randall BAL RB65	19.05	7	21.8	43	231	372	663	Randall came to Clemson as a WR, but transitioned to RB before 2025. The 6'2, 235 back was a track star in high school, so his size and speed offers a unique runner who succeeded on a weak Clemson offense. Randall could fill the Keaton Mitchell role down the line as a change of pace receiving back.	3
5yr. Proj 372 10yr. Proj 663 ADP 19.05 Bye 7 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Randall came to Clemson as a WR, but transitioned to RB before 2025. The 6'2, 235 back was a track star in high school, so his size and speed offers a unique runner who succeeded on a weak Clemson offense. Randall could fill the Keaton Mitchell role down the line as a change of pace receiving back.

Tier 14
9	Kaelon Black K Black SF RB67	23.06	14	24.5	49	262	378	484	Black split the backfield at Indiana in 2025 with Roman Hemby, but did still go 186-1040-10 with 5.5 yards per carry. Despite not being invited to the NFL Combine, he was the third RB selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Black will get the opportunity to compete for the backup RB job to Christian McCaffrey, but still lacks fantasy upside to become a difference maker.	2
5yr. Proj 378 10yr. Proj 484 ADP 23.06 Bye 14 Age 24.5 DS Analysis Black split the backfield at Indiana in 2025 with Roman Hemby, but did still go 186-1040-10 with 5.5 yards per carry. Despite not being invited to the NFL Combine, he was the third RB selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Black will get the opportunity to compete for the backup RB job to Christian McCaffrey, but still lacks fantasy upside to become a difference maker.
10	Demond Claiborne D Claiborne MIN RB69	22.07	6	22.5	43	218	352	654	Claiborne injured his ribs in the first game of the year that seemed to affect him throughout the season. He is a smaller runner with 4.3 speed who can break long runs. He has 21 rushing TDs over the last two years on a weak Wake Forest offense. Claiborne could certainly make the Vikings roster as the third RB and make an impact in 2027.	2
5yr. Proj 352 10yr. Proj 654 ADP 22.07 Bye 6 Age 22.5 DS Analysis Claiborne injured his ribs in the first game of the year that seemed to affect him throughout the season. He is a smaller runner with 4.3 speed who can break long runs. He has 21 rushing TDs over the last two years on a weak Wake Forest offense. Claiborne could certainly make the Vikings roster as the third RB and make an impact in 2027.

Tier 15
11	Seth McGowan S McGowan IND RB82	29.02	11	22.5	33	187	301	559	McGowan started at Oklahoma but was charged with robbery and battery on a drug-related crime. He transferred to New Mexico State and succeeded as their starter. Finally, he ended in Kentucky this past year, rushing for 165-725-12. McGowan fell to the seventh round, but the depth chart is clear for him to make the roster and compete to back-up Jonathan Taylor	-3
5yr. Proj 301 10yr. Proj 559 ADP 29.02 Bye 11 Age 22.5 DS Analysis McGowan started at Oklahoma but was charged with robbery and battery on a drug-related crime. He transferred to New Mexico State and succeeded as their starter. Finally, he ended in Kentucky this past year, rushing for 165-725-12. McGowan fell to the seventh round, but the depth chart is clear for him to make the roster and compete to back-up Jonathan Taylor
12	Eli Heidenreich E Heidenreich PIT RB87	24.06	5	22.3	37	160	273	531	Heidenreich played the slot back in Navy's option offense, playing in the slot but also taking part in the triple option. That led to going 77-499-3 as a runner and 51-941-6 as a receiver in 2025. He even threw a pass this season. Heidenreich's role on the Steelers remains to be seen, but he may struggle to crack the 53-man roster.	-4
5yr. Proj 273 10yr. Proj 531 ADP 24.06 Bye 5 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Heidenreich played the slot back in Navy's option offense, playing in the slot but also taking part in the triple option. That led to going 77-499-3 as a runner and 51-941-6 as a receiver in 2025. He even threw a pass this season. Heidenreich's role on the Steelers remains to be seen, but he may struggle to crack the 53-man roster.
13	Jamarion Miller J Miller NE RB88	22.05	14	22	29	168	273	507	Miller never had a breakout season for Alabama, topping out at 504 rushing yards in 2025. His lack of production is concerning, but Miller's skill set as a stout RB who moves nimbly in short spaces makes him an attractive depth RB in the NFL. Miller could make the Patriots roster as a third RB and get some carries if one of the top RBs go down.	-5
5yr. Proj 273 10yr. Proj 507 ADP 22.05 Bye 14 Age 22 DS Analysis Miller never had a breakout season for Alabama, topping out at 504 rushing yards in 2025. His lack of production is concerning, but Miller's skill set as a stout RB who moves nimbly in short spaces makes him an attractive depth RB in the NFL. Miller could make the Patriots roster as a third RB and get some carries if one of the top RBs go down.
14	Noah Whittington N Whittington HOU RB104	394.07	6	24.3	20	105	162	275	Whittington transferred from Western Kentucky to Oregon in 2022 and slowly grew his role on the Ducks. He won the starting job in 2026 despite stiff competition, showcasing short area quickness and receiving ability. Whittington went undrafted but landed on the Texans.	-13
5yr. Proj 162 10yr. Proj 275 ADP 394.07 Bye 6 Age 24.3 DS Analysis Whittington transferred from Western Kentucky to Oregon in 2022 and slowly grew his role on the Ducks. He won the starting job in 2026 despite stiff competition, showcasing short area quickness and receiving ability. Whittington went undrafted but landed on the Texans.
15	Le'Veon Moss L Moss MIA RB106	21.03	12	23.4	23	96	152	273	Moss was a four-star recruit who never quite hit his potential at Texas A&M. He averaged 6.32 yards per carry in 2024, but fell off to 5.25 in 2025. He has never led the team in carries, but has flashed the ability to sidestep defenders on the second level. Moss went undrafted.	-14
5yr. Proj 152 10yr. Proj 273 ADP 21.03 Bye 12 Age 23.4 DS Analysis Moss was a four-star recruit who never quite hit his potential at Texas A&M. He averaged 6.32 yards per carry in 2024, but fell off to 5.25 in 2025. He has never led the team in carries, but has flashed the ability to sidestep defenders on the second level. Moss went undrafted.
16	Robert Henry Jr. R Henry Jr. WAS RB109	29.04	12	24.3	21	81	130	234	Henry went 151-1045-9 on the ground for UTSA this year. He was dominant to start the year with three straight games of 140+ rushing yards and 2+ TDs. An ankle injury limited Henry late in the year, but he flashed NFL talent. Henry went undrafted.	-16
5yr. Proj 130 10yr. Proj 234 ADP 29.04 Bye 12 Age 24.3 DS Analysis Henry went 151-1045-9 on the ground for UTSA this year. He was dominant to start the year with three straight games of 140+ rushing yards and 2+ TDs. An ankle injury limited Henry late in the year, but he flashed NFL talent. Henry went undrafted.
17	Jaydn Ott J Ott KC RB110	395.08	10	23.3	24	74	117	209	Ott burst onto the scene as a true freshman at Cal in 2022, going 170-897-8 on the ground and 46-321-3 through the air. He followed that up with 1,315 yards and 12 TDs rushing in 2023. Injuries cut his 2024 short, but Ott transferred to Oklahoma in hopes of hitting it big. He never climbed the depth chart, rushing for only 68 yards. Ott went undrafted.	-16
5yr. Proj 117 10yr. Proj 209 ADP 395.08 Bye 10 Age 23.3 DS Analysis Ott burst onto the scene as a true freshman at Cal in 2022, going 170-897-8 on the ground and 46-321-3 through the air. He followed that up with 1,315 yards and 12 TDs rushing in 2023. Injuries cut his 2024 short, but Ott transferred to Oklahoma in hopes of hitting it big. He never climbed the depth chart, rushing for only 68 yards. Ott went undrafted.
18	Desmond Reid D Reid BUF RB112	29.09	7	21.8	14	71	114	204	Reid dealt with ankle issues in 2025 leading to a poor season. But he was one of the top RBs in 2024 going 52-579-4 through the air and 184-966-5 on the ground. He is small, sitting at 5'8 and 175 pounds, but Reid makes up for it with explosiveness and short area quickness. Reid went undrafted.	-17
5yr. Proj 114 10yr. Proj 204 ADP 29.09 Bye 7 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Reid dealt with ankle issues in 2025 leading to a poor season. But he was one of the top RBs in 2024 going 52-579-4 through the air and 184-966-5 on the ground. He is small, sitting at 5'8 and 175 pounds, but Reid makes up for it with explosiveness and short area quickness. Reid went undrafted.
19	J'Mari Taylor J Taylor JAC RB113	22.12	8	23.9	22	69	107	189	Taylor started as a walk-on at North Carolina Central in 2020. He worked his way up to being Virginia's starting RB in 2025, rushing for 222-1062-14. Taylor isn't the most athletic back, but he plays with a low center of gravity and avoids big hits. He is an intriguing NFL backup type. Taylor went undrafted.	-17
5yr. Proj 107 10yr. Proj 189 ADP 22.12 Bye 8 Age 23.9 DS Analysis Taylor started as a walk-on at North Carolina Central in 2020. He worked his way up to being Virginia's starting RB in 2025, rushing for 222-1062-14. Taylor isn't the most athletic back, but he plays with a low center of gravity and avoids big hits. He is an intriguing NFL backup type. Taylor went undrafted.
20	Chip Trayanum C Trayanum NYJ RB114	394.06	9	24.3	14	65	100	176	Trayanum has encountered a volatile college career. A four-star RB recruit at Arizona State, he flashed elite athleticism at 220 pounds as a freshman. He eventually moved to LB and transferred to Ohio State, where he would pivot back to RB. He went 182-1015-12 on the ground this past year, albeit with underwhelming advanced metrics. Trayanum's age and late breakout likely signal a later-round pick.	-18
5yr. Proj 100 10yr. Proj 176 ADP 394.06 Bye 9 Age 24.3 DS Analysis Trayanum has encountered a volatile college career. A four-star RB recruit at Arizona State, he flashed elite athleticism at 220 pounds as a freshman. He eventually moved to LB and transferred to Ohio State, where he would pivot back to RB. He went 182-1015-12 on the ground this past year, albeit with underwhelming advanced metrics. Trayanum's age and late breakout likely signal a later-round pick.
21	Roman Hemby R Hemby LVR RB115	24.10	8	23.7	21	31	47	83	Hemby flashed playing for Maryland in his first four seasons, but he finally succeeded as the lead back for Indiana. Hemby hit 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career. He plays with a low pad level at 6'0 tall and sees cutback lanes cleanly. Hemby was also used as a receiver at Maryland and has more ability there than he showed in 2025 (17 catches). Hemby went undrafted.	-22
5yr. Proj 47 10yr. Proj 83 ADP 24.10 Bye 8 Age 23.7 DS Analysis Hemby flashed playing for Maryland in his first four seasons, but he finally succeeded as the lead back for Indiana. Hemby hit 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career. He plays with a low pad level at 6'0 tall and sees cutback lanes cleanly. Hemby was also used as a receiver at Maryland and has more ability there than he showed in 2025 (17 catches). Hemby went undrafted.
22	Kejon Owens K Owens MIN RB116	30.01	6	24.3	0	37	57	100	After four years at FIU, Owens finally got his crack as the starting RB and thrived. He went 213-1334-11 on the ground this year, averaging 6.26 yards per carry. He doesn't offer much in the receiving game, but a thick built and smooth movements makes him an intriguing developmental RB.	-22
5yr. Proj 57 10yr. Proj 100 ADP 30.01 Bye 6 Age 24.3 DS Analysis After four years at FIU, Owens finally got his crack as the starting RB and thrived. He went 213-1334-11 on the ground this year, averaging 6.26 yards per carry. He doesn't offer much in the receiving game, but a thick built and smooth movements makes him an intriguing developmental RB.
23	Kentrel Bullock K Bullock CIN RB117	394.08	10	24.1	0	29	45	79	Bullock had a five-year career with South Alabama, improving his output every season. He ended his final year going 218-1045-14. A power gap runner with good vision and balance, he has the skillset to be an NFL reserve.	-22
5yr. Proj 45 10yr. Proj 79 ADP 394.08 Bye 10 Age 24.1 DS Analysis Bullock had a five-year career with South Alabama, improving his output every season. He ended his final year going 218-1045-14. A power gap runner with good vision and balance, he has the skillset to be an NFL reserve.
24	CJ Donaldson C Donaldson NO RB118	29.05	11	21.8	12	21	34	61	Donaldson started his college career as a FB, but his between-the-tackles ability grew to a sizable role at West Virginia. He had two straight seasons with 730+ yards and 11 rushing TDs. The transfer to Ohio State didn't help much as he fell behind freshman RB Bo Jackson. Donaldson went undrafted.	-23
5yr. Proj 34 10yr. Proj 61 ADP 29.05 Bye 11 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Donaldson started his college career as a FB, but his between-the-tackles ability grew to a sizable role at West Virginia. He had two straight seasons with 730+ yards and 11 rushing TDs. The transfer to Ohio State didn't help much as he fell behind freshman RB Bo Jackson. Donaldson went undrafted.
25	Jamal Haynes J Haynes CIN RB119	N/A	10	23.6	11	19	30	52	Haynes made the switch from WR to RB after his freshman year at Georgia Tech and immediately made an impact. He ran for 1,059 yards and 7 TDs as a sophomore. He showcased his receiving in his sophomore season with 944 rushing yards and 166 receiving yards along with 12 total TDs. He took a step back in 2025, splitting carries in the RB room and only rushing for 531 yards. Haynes went undrafted.	-23
5yr. Proj 30 10yr. Proj 52 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Haynes made the switch from WR to RB after his freshman year at Georgia Tech and immediately made an impact. He ran for 1,059 yards and 7 TDs as a sophomore. He showcased his receiving in his sophomore season with 944 rushing yards and 166 receiving yards along with 12 total TDs. He took a step back in 2025, splitting carries in the RB room and only rushing for 531 yards. Haynes went undrafted.

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