4 months agoDespite having yet to start a game in his NFL career, Jaylen Warren (hamstring) has showcased incredible talent, and it will only be a matter of time before he takes over Pittsburgh's backfield. Fourth-year running back Najee Harris has rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons in the league. However, Harris has struggled with efficiency and big-play ability, which is why Warren's usage continues to increase. While splitting the backfield almost evenly and playing 49% of all offensive snaps last season, Warren ran for 784 yards and four touchdowns on just 149 carries. He also caught 61 of his 74 targets for 370 yards through the air. The third-year back has a higher ceiling than Harris, and his playing time should only go up with the new Steelers offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, who is now at the helm. Among players with at least 140 attempts last season, Warren had the second-highest yards per carry and yards after contact per attempt. With Pittsburgh's additions on the offensive line, he is in a position to take over the team's backfield. Warren currently ranks as the RB25 with an ADP of 90.0 on Underdog's best-ball rankings. Getting a player as talented as Warren in the eighth round is a ridiculous steal that you should take advantage of in all drafts. Update (08/22/2024): Warren will miss multiple weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. According to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Warren will miss the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, " but added that the running back's hamstring issue is "not anything that's a long-term concern." His status for Week 1 is up in the air, but fantasy managers might want to bump his ADP down a few slots after the latest injury news. --Saleh