Dynasty PPR Rookie RB Rankings 2026

Updated on Sun, 29 Mar 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 RK RB3	2.04	18	20.8	259	708	1,178	2,204	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.	81
5yr. Proj 1178 10yr. Proj 2204 ADP 2.04 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.

Tier 8
2	Jadarian Price J Price RK RB24	8.04	18	22.4	146	369	605	929	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 605 10yr. Proj 929 ADP 8.04 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.

Tier 9
3	Jonah Coleman J Coleman RK RB29	11.03	18	22.6	144	348	548	771	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. Round 3 draft capital would be a nice outcome here.	13
5yr. Proj 548 10yr. Proj 771 ADP 11.03 Bye 18 Age 22.6 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. Round 3 draft capital would be a nice outcome here.
4	Mike Washington Jr. M Washington Jr. RK RB31	10.12	18	22.7	109	330	525	931	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. There's a chance he gets into Round 3 of the NFL Draft.	13
5yr. Proj 525 10yr. Proj 931 ADP 10.12 Bye 18 Age 22.7 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. There's a chance he gets into Round 3 of the NFL Draft.
5	Emmett Johnson E Johnson RK RB32	12.12	18	22.4	116	338	549	833	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. He weighed in at just 202 pounds at the NFL Combine, but Johnson can be a lead back in the right offense.	12
5yr. Proj 549 10yr. Proj 833 ADP 12.12 Bye 18 Age 22.4 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. He weighed in at just 202 pounds at the NFL Combine, but Johnson can be a lead back in the right offense.

Tier 10
6	Kaytron Allen K Allen RK RB48	16.06	18	23.2	88	303	489	824	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 won't add much receiving and may not have high-end athleticism, but his polish could push him into late Day 2 or early Day 3.	8
5yr. Proj 489 10yr. Proj 824 ADP 16.06 Bye 18 Age 23.2 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 won't add much receiving and may not have high-end athleticism, but his polish could push him into late Day 2 or early Day 3.
7	Nicholas Singleton N Singleton RK RB50	11.09	18	22.2	99	302	491	745	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.	8
5yr. Proj 491 10yr. Proj 745 ADP 11.09 Bye 18 Age 22.2 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.

8	Demond Claiborne D Claiborne RK RB57	20.05	18	22.4	70	267	434	809	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 have a big play role on an NFL team, but is unlikely to become an NFL three-down back.	4
5yr. Proj 434 10yr. Proj 809 ADP 20.05 Bye 18 Age 22.4 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 have a big play role on an NFL team, but is unlikely to become an NFL three-down back.
Tier 11
9	Adam Randall A Randall RK RB58	368.10	18	21.7	70	268	431	769	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. He is next in the line of WR to RB players like Tyrone Tracy and Brashard Smith, but Randall may offer even more athletic upside for his size.	4
5yr. Proj 431 10yr. Proj 769 ADP 368.10 Bye 18 Age 21.7 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. He is next in the line of WR to RB players like Tyrone Tracy and Brashard Smith, but Randall may offer even more athletic upside for his size.
10	Jamarion Miller J Miller RK RB70	N/A	18	21.9	63	239	388	720	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. He has soft hands that weren't showcased enough, too.	0
5yr. Proj 388 10yr. Proj 720 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.9 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. He has soft hands that weren't showcased enough, too.

Tier 12
11	Seth McGowan S McGowan RK RB74	N/A	18	22.4	67	222	360	672	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 has good size and burst, staying balanced through contact. If has has matured since the off field concerns, McGowan could be a late round draft pick.	-2
5yr. Proj 360 10yr. Proj 672 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.4 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 has good size and burst, staying balanced through contact. If has has matured since the off field concerns, McGowan could be a late round draft pick.

Tier 14
12	Le'Veon Moss L Moss RK RB93	20.12	18	23.3	55	149	237	424	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. He is a Day 3 pick who could find a roster spot.	-11
5yr. Proj 237 10yr. Proj 424 ADP 20.12 Bye 18 Age 23.3 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. He is a Day 3 pick who could find a roster spot.
13	J'Mari Taylor J Taylor RK RB98	22.08	18	23.8	58	139	215	377	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.	-13
5yr. Proj 215 10yr. Proj 377 ADP 22.08 Bye 18 Age 23.8 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.

14	Eli Heidenreich E Heidenreich RK RB100	N/A	18	22.2	43	125	213	416	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. The versatile athlete and playmaker could be a gadget all-around talent who also excels on special teams.	-14
5yr. Proj 213 10yr. Proj 416 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.2 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. The versatile athlete and playmaker could be a gadget all-around talent who also excels on special teams.
15	Roman Hemby R Hemby RK RB101	N/A	18	23.6	67	124	197	352	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 despite being 6'2 and sees cutback lanes cleanly. Hemby was also used as a receiver in Maryland and has more ability there than he has shown in 2025. A solid late-round sleeper.	-14
5yr. Proj 197 10yr. Proj 352 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.6 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 despite being 6'2 and sees cutback lanes cleanly. Hemby was also used as a receiver in Maryland and has more ability there than he has shown in 2025. A solid late-round sleeper.
Tier 15
16	Rahsul Faison R Faison RK RB106	367.06	18	26.1	35	120	188	299	Faison has been on 5 different colllege teams over the past 6 seasons. He nearly didn't play in 2025 with the NCAA not alloiwng him to practice with the team until days before the opening game due to eligibility questions. This caused a slow start, but he flashed great vision and athleticism. His age likely makes Faison a late round pick.	-17
5yr. Proj 188 10yr. Proj 299 ADP 367.06 Bye 18 Age 26.1 DS Analysis Faison has been on 5 different colllege teams over the past 6 seasons. He nearly didn't play in 2025 with the NCAA not alloiwng him to practice with the team until days before the opening game due to eligibility questions. This caused a slow start, but he flashed great vision and athleticism. His age likely makes Faison a late round pick.
17	Noah Whittington N Whittington RK RB107	N/A	18	24.3	63	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. He is on the older side, starting college back in 2020, but there is some upside for Whittington to make a roster.	-17
5yr. Proj 162 10yr. Proj 275 ADP N/A Bye 18 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. He is on the older side, starting college back in 2020, but there is some upside for Whittington to make a roster.
18	Robert Henry Jr. R Henry Jr. RK RB111	N/A	18	21.8	52	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. A late round pick as a G5 RB, Henry could outperform his draft position.	-20
5yr. Proj 130 10yr. Proj 234 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.8 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. A late round pick as a G5 RB, Henry could outperform his draft position.
19	Jaydn Ott J Ott RK RB112	N/A	18	23.3	59	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. He could be a hidden gem with his early college success, but Ott's recent play leaves a lot of questions.	-20
5yr. Proj 117 10yr. Proj 209 ADP N/A Bye 18 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. He could be a hidden gem with his early college success, but Ott's recent play leaves a lot of questions.
20	Desmond Reid D Reid RK RB114	367.02	18	21.7	42	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. He likely will be a late round pick, but could have PPR upside if he finds a role.	-22
5yr. Proj 114 10yr. Proj 204 ADP 367.02 Bye 18 Age 21.7 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. He likely will be a late round pick, but could have PPR upside if he finds a role.
21	CJ Donaldson C Donaldson RK RB115	369.11	18	21.7	46	63	102	183	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, but Donaldson could play a FB and short yardage back role in the NFL.	-22
5yr. Proj 102 10yr. Proj 183 ADP 369.11 Bye 18 Age 21.7 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, but Donaldson could play a FB and short yardage back role in the NFL.
22	Chip Trayanum C Trayanum RK RB116	N/A	18	24.1	30	65	100	176	Trayanum has had a volatile college career. A four-star RB recruit who went to Arizona State, Trayanum broke out as a true freshman showcasing elite athleticism to pair with 220 pound size. 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 year. Trayanum's age and injury history likely makes him a late round pick with upside.	-23
5yr. Proj 100 10yr. Proj 176 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 24.1 DS Analysis Trayanum has had a volatile college career. A four-star RB recruit who went to Arizona State, Trayanum broke out as a true freshman showcasing elite athleticism to pair with 220 pound size. 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 year. Trayanum's age and injury history likely makes him a late round pick with upside.
23	Jamal Haynes J Haynes RK RB117	N/A	18	23.4	64	24	39	69	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. But Haynes still worked as the primary receiving back. He should have that role in the NFL.	-26
5yr. Proj 39 10yr. Proj 69 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.4 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. But Haynes still worked as the primary receiving back. He should have that role in the NFL.
24	Kejon Owens K Owens RK RB118	369.04	18	24.1	32	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.	-26
5yr. Proj 57 10yr. Proj 100 ADP 369.04 Bye 18 Age 24.1 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.
25	Barry Kpeenu B Kpeenu RK RB120	N/A	18	21.6	41	21	34	61	Kpeenu was a JUCO runner whose athleticism as a track and basketball player translated to the football field. He ran for 1,005 yards and 20 TDs in 2025 for North Dakota State. He excelled in the red zone, finishing runs and crossing the goal line. He is likely a late-round pick.	-28
5yr. Proj 34 10yr. Proj 61 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.6 DS Analysis Kpeenu was a JUCO runner whose athleticism as a track and basketball player translated to the football field. He ran for 1,005 yards and 20 TDs in 2025 for North Dakota State. He excelled in the red zone, finishing runs and crossing the goal line. He is likely a late-round pick.

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