David Montgomery (RB, DET): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~72 Overall

CURRENT ADP: ~87

ANALYSIS:  Despite having a productive career with the Chicago Bears, Montgomery is one of the most hated running backs in the fantasy football community. Last year, the veteran was the RB23, averaging 10 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Iowa State star split the backfield rushing attempts with Khalil Herbert and Justin Fields. Yet, Montgomery still had 201 rushing attempts for 801 yards and five touchdowns last year.

While he didn’t have eye-popping numbers, the veteran running back has been consistent for fantasy players. Montgomery has never ended the season lower than the RB25 (his rookie year). Meanwhile, he had a top-five finish in 2020. More importantly, he signed with the Lions this offseason, putting Montgomery in a position to succeed for fantasy managers.

Last year, the Lions had a talented 1-2 punch at running back with Jamaal Williams and D’Andre Swift. However, neither running back will return in 2023, vacating a ton of touches. Williams signed with the New Orleans Saints in free agency while Swift was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Draft. Detroit will have a similar backfield combination this year, however, with Montgomery and rookie Jahmyr Gibbs.

Williams led the entire NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns last season while Swift averaged five targets per game. Gibbs has gotten all the hype over the past two months due to the fact that he was a first-round draft choice. However, he can’t handle the full workload by himself. Therefore, fantasy managers should expect Montgomery to take on the Williams role in 2023. Last year, the former Lion was the RB8, averaging 12.9 fantasy points per game.

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