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Best Ball Running Back Rankings for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 4-8) - July Updates

James Cook - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Savvy fantasy football managers have become increasingly adept at incorporating multiple factors into their draft preparations. This is also true of the decision-making process that transpires while each roster is under construction during the draft process. It is beneficial to develop a draft plan that integrates all aspects of your league’s scoring and any other unique elements that could contribute to the eventual success of your teams.

It is also critical to maintain flexibility in your plan once each draft has begun. This will improve your prospects of adjusting to opportunities that might develop as you build your team. This is particularly true if you are participating in the best ball format, which does not present the option of altering your roster once each draft is complete.

The rankings team at RotoBaller is delivering daily content that is designed to help you prepare for your upcoming drafts. That includes this breakdown of the updated best ball rankings for running backs in Tiers 4-8. You can also find the latest rankings for Tiers 1-3 here.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for the 2025 playoffs:

 

Running Back Best Ball Rankings

Position Rank Position Tier Player Name Overall Rank Overall Tier
1 1 Christian McCaffrey  3 1
2 1 Breece Hall  7 1
3 1 Bijan Robinson  8 1
4 1 Jahmyr Gibbs  10 2
5 2 Jonathan Taylor  13 2
6 2 Saquon Barkley  14 2
7 2 De'Von Achane  20 3
8 2 Travis Etienne Jr.  21 3
9 3 Kyren Williams  23 3
10 3 Josh Jacobs  27 3
11 3 Derrick Henry  30 4
12 3 Rachaad White  39 4
13 3 Kenneth Walker III  41 4
14 3 Isiah Pacheco  43 4
15 4 James Cook  48 4
16 4 Joe Mixon  53 5
17 4 Alvin Kamara  56 5
18 4 Aaron Jones  59 6
19 4 David Montgomery  62 6
20 4 Rhamondre Stevenson  64 6
21 5 D'Andre Swift  65 6
22 5 Zamir White  77 7
23 5 Najee Harris  78 7
24 5 Raheem Mostert  80 7
25 5 James Conner  82 7
26 5 Jaylen Warren  87 8
27 5 Tony Pollard  88 8
28 6 Nick Chubb  92 8
29 6 Javonte Williams  95 8
30 6 Jonathon Brooks  97 8
31 6 Brian Robinson Jr.  99 8
32 6 Zack Moss  100 9
33 6 Devin Singletary  104 9
34 6 Ezekiel Elliott  105 9
35 6 Austin Ekeler  108 9
36 6 Jerome Ford  109 9
37 6 Tyjae Spears  112 10
38 6 Zach Charbonnet  113 10
39 6 Gus Edwards  116 10
40 6 Trey Benson  117 10
41 7 Chase Brown  120 10
42 7 Blake Corum  121 10
43 7 Ty Chandler  135 11
44 7 Rico Dowdle  138 11
45 7 Tyler Allgeier  142 11
46 7 Chuba Hubbard  144 11
47 7 Antonio Gibson  148 12
48 7 Kendre Miller  150 12
49 7 Roschon Johnson  155 12
50 7 Ray Davis  158 13
51 8 Jaylen Wright  159 13
52 8 Jaleel McLaughlin  161 13
53 8 MarShawn Lloyd  162 13
54 8 Alexander Mattison  172 13
55 8 Khalil Herbert  173 13
56 8 Dameon Pierce  180 14
57 8 J.K. Dobbins  184 14
58 8 AJ Dillon  187 14
59 8 Elijah Mitchell  203 15
60 8 Bucky Irving  204 15
61 8 Kimani Vidal  206 15
62 8 Kenneth Gainwell  207 15
63 8 Audric Estime  208 15
64 8 Will Shipley  210 15
65 8 Braelon Allen  212 15
66 9 Keaton Mitchell  213 15
67 9 D'Onta Foreman  214 15
68 9 Tank Bigsby  215 15
69 9 Tyrone Tracy Jr.  221 16
70 9 Dylan Laube  225 16
71 9 Kareem Hunt  228 16
72 9 Miles Sanders  229 16
73 9 Ameer Abdullah  231 16
74 10 Justice Hill  232 16
75 10 Clyde Edwards-Helaire  238 16
76 10 Jamaal Williams  242 16
77 10 Samaje Perine  243 16
78 10 Isaac Guerendo  254 17
79 10 Jerick McKinnon  258 17
80 10 Evan Hull  261 17
81 10 Cordarrelle Patterson  271 18
82 10 Deuce Vaughn  272 18
83 11 Michael Carter  273 18
84 11 Jase McClellan  274 18
85 11 Jeff Wilson Jr.  276 18
86 11 Pierre Strong Jr.  282 18
87 11 Trey Sermon  285 18
88 11 Chase Edmonds  287 18
89 11 Kenny McIntosh  289 18
90 12 Eric Gray  290 18
91 12 Rasheen Ali  296 18
92 12 Sean Tucker  300 18
93 12 Chris Rodriguez Jr.  303 19
94 12 Emari Demercado  305 19
95 12 D'Ernest Johnson  306 19
96 12 Royce Freeman  317 19
97 12 Ronnie Rivers  319 19
100 12 Latavius Murray  325 20
101 12 Israel Abanikanda  333 20

 

Tier 4 - Best Ball RB Rankings

James Cook, Joe Mixon, Alvin Kamara, Aaron Jones, David Montgomery, Rhamondre Stevenson

James Cook provided fantasy managers with RB2 production during 2023 while finishing 19th in points per game (13.7 per game). He also rose to 11th in snaps (610), 10th in attempts (237/13.9 per game), and capitalized on his opportunity by soaring to fourth in rushing yards (1,122/66 per game).

Weeks 1-18 Yards Yards/Gm Attempts Att/Gm
Christian McCaffrey 1459 91.2 272 17
Derrick Henry 1167 68.6 280 16.5
Kyren Williams 1144 95.3 228 19
James Cook 1122 66 237 13.9
D'Andre Swift 1049 65.6 229 14.3
James Conner 1040 80 208 16
Najee Harris 1035 60.9 255 15
Joe Mixon 1034 60.8 257 15.1
David Montgomery 1015 72.5 219 15.6
Raheem Mostert 1012 67.5 209 13.9

 

Weeks 1-18 YBC YBC/Att YAC YAC/Att
Christian McCaffrey 853 3.1 606 2.2
Kyren Williams 685 3 459 2
Joe Mixon 671 2.6 363 1.4
D'Andre Swift 642 2.8 407 1.8
James Cook 640 2.7 482 2
Rachaad White 594 2.2 396 1.5
James Conner 581 2.8 459 2.2
Travis Etienne 573 2.1 435 1.6
Bijan Robinson 568 2.7 408 1.9
Derrick Henry 566 2 601 2.1

Cook also finished seventh in yards after contact (482), 10th in routes run (317), and eighth in receiving yards (445/26.2 per game) while vaulting to third in yards from scrimmage (1,567). Cook has also been limited to two rushing touchdowns during each of his first two seasons and registered a 0.8% touchdown rate during 2023, according to Fantasy Points Data.

However, Cook’s role as Buffalo’s lead back will not be altered by the arrival of Ray Davis. Cook’s favorable workload as a rusher and receiving weapon also justifies targeting him in Round 4 of your drafts.

Joe Mixon's future with Cincinnati was unsettled entering the offseason. However, the mid-March trade that sent him to Houston has given the seven-year veteran an opportunity to thrive as the primary back in a surging offense.

Mixon finished sixth in snaps (728/69.5%), fifth in rushing attempts (257/15.1 per game), eighth in rushing yards (1,034/60.8 per game), and was also 12th in missed tackles forced in 2023 according to Fantasy Points Data.

He was also sixth in routes run (376), ninth in receptions (52/3.1 per game), and 12th in receiving yards (376/22.1 per game) while rising to 11th in points per game (15.7).

Mixon will operate with an extensive workload after resurfacing in a backfield that contains unimposing competition for touches (Dameon Pierce/Cam Akers/Dare Ogunbowale/J.J. Taylor/Jawhar Jordan). That vaults him among your most enticing options during Round 5 of upcoming drafts.

Alvin Kamara remained available until Round 7 (78/RB29) during the 2023 draft season. That was the first time that his ADP had descended below Round 2 since 2017. However, the offseason additions of Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller did not impede Kamara from finishing fifth in points per game (17.9) from Weeks 4-17.

Kamara also led all backs in targets per route run (31.4%) and receptions (75/5.8 per game) while vaulting to third in yards per route run (1.70) and sixth in yards after catch (501). Kamara’s rushing numbers were less favorable, as he averaged 3.9 yards per attempt/1.6 yards after contact per attempt. 

Kamara is no longer included among the league’s elite tier of backs, but his effectiveness as a pass-catcher should propel him to RB2 output in Klint Kubiak’s reconstructed offense. That makes him a viable option at his Round 5 ADP (55/RB16).

Aaron Jones delivered a statistical surge during last season’s fantasy playoffs while accumulating a league-high 247 rushing yards (123.5 per game). Jones also paced the league in yards after contact (171) and averaged 6.0 yards per attempt in Weeks 16-17.

Weeks 16-17 Yards Yards/Gm  YAC Attempts  Att/Gm
Aaron Jones 247 123.5 171 41 20.5
Khalil Herbert 236 118 102 38 19
Zamir White 216 108 154 42 21
Najee Harris 200 100 150 46 23
Kyren Williams 191 95.5 95 42 21
Breece Hall 179 89.5 114 33 16.5
James Conner 173 86.5 135 38 19
Christian McCaffrey 167 83.5 102 28 14
Isiah Pacheco 156 78 109 29 14.5
D'Andre Swift 153 76.5 80 33 16.5

Jones also forced 26 missed tackles, according to PFF, despite being sidelined during six matchups. His numbers seemingly secured his status as the Packers’ RB1 entering the offseason.

However, Green Bay’s pursuit of Josh Jacobs in free agency ended Jones’ seven-year tenure with the Packers, as he will now accumulate touches for NFC North rival Minnesota.

Jones will turn 30 in December, and Ty Chandler lurks to siphon a weekly allotment of carries. Those factors should not deter Jones from functioning as the Vikings’ primary back. He is also positioned to supply WR2 production to fantasy managers.

David Montgomery assembled a cluster of career highs during his first season with Detroit, even though he shared touches with Jahmyr Gibbs in the Lions’ ongoing backfield rotation.

Montgomery finished 15th in rushing attempts (219/15.6 per game) and rose to ninth with 1,015 rushing yards. He also established career bests in yards per game (72.5) and yards per attempt (4.6) and was fifth in yards after contact per attempt (2.3).

Montgomery also secured career highs in red-zone attempts (53), carries inside the 5-yard line (19), and touchdowns (13). He also finished third with a TD rate of 5.9%, according to Fantasy Points Data.

Montgomery was also 15th with an average of 14.8 points per game and should continue to provide fantasy managers with RB2 output. That makes him an enticing option at his Round 6 ADP (72/RB20).

Rhamondre Stevenson's status as New England’s primary back has been solidified by the contract extension he secured in June. The long-term deal also reduced concerns regarding Stevenson’s outlook following a largely disappointing season in 2023.

Stevenson had risen to 16th in attempts from Weeks 1-12 (147) while averaging 13.7 per game. However, his averages in yards per attempt (4.0), yards before contact per attempt (1.9), and yards per game (51.6) failed to match his averages from 2022 (5.0/2.9/61.2).

Stevenson also experienced declines in targets (5.2/4.3), receptions (4.1/3.2), and receiving yards per game (24.8/19.8) before an ankle injury sidelined him from Weeks 14-18.

The Patriots signed Antonio Gibson to a three-year contract and Gibson’s presence will impede Stevenson from matching his receiving numbers from 2022. However, New England’s willingness to retain Stevenson bodes well for his prospects of functioning as the team’s unchallenged RB1.

 

Tier 5 - Best Ball RB Rankings

D'Andre Swift,  Zamir White, Najee Harris, Raheem Mostert, James Conner, Jaylen Warren, Tony Pollard 

D'Andre Swift will resurface in a new environment for a second consecutive season after signing a three-year deal with Chicago. Swift had operated as Philadelphia’s primary back during 2023 while finishing 14th in snaps (646) and 12th in attempts (229/14.3 per game).

He also vaulted to fifth in rushing yards (1,049/65.6 per game) and fourth in yards before contact per attempt (2.8). Swift’s numbers as a receiver were less inspiring, as he registered career lows in targets (3.1), receptions (2.4), and receiving yards per game (13.4).

Swift’s $24.5 million contract ($15.3 guaranteed) should incentivize the Bears to keep his role as the team’s RB1 intact. Touches will also be distributed to Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert, However, the Bears are unlikely to replicate the erratic usage that existed with their backfield throughout 2023.

The departure of Josh Jacobs has created an unobstructed path for Zamir White to stockpile carries as the Raiders’ workhorse back. It has also provided White with the opportunity to sustain the usage and output that he attained after Jacobs was sidelined by a quad injury in 2023.

White soared to fifth in snaps (177) during that sequence (Weeks 15-18) and tied for the league lead in carries (84/21 per game). He also rose to third in rushing yards (397/99.3 per game) and finished fifth in yards after contact (244).

Weeks 15-18 Attempts  Att/Gm Yards Yards/Gm YAC
Zamir White 84 21 397 99.3 244
Najee Harris 84 21 345 86.3 254
James Conner 79 20 409 102.3 325
Aaron Jones 76 19 411 102.8 269
Breece Hall 76 19 369 92.3 214
Devin Singletary 75 18.8 308 77 176
James Cook 74 18.5 333 83.3 189
Chuba Hubbard 72 18 258 64.5 173
Rachaad White 71 17.8 245 61.3 174
Kyren Williams 69 23 343 114.3 180

The Raiders added former Viking Alexander Mattison and drafted Dylan Laube in Round 6 of April’s NFL Draft. However, neither back is a candidate to confiscate a sizable workload. That justifies the selection of White in Round 7 of your drafts.

Najee Harris finished sixth in carries (255/15.0 per game) and seventh in rushing yards (1,035/60.9 per game) from Weeks 1-18. He also accumulated a league-high 618 yards after contact despite the ongoing restrictions of Pittsburgh’s timeshare between Harris and Jaylen Warren.

Harris also vaulted to second in carries (171/17.1 per game and yardage (722/72.2 per game) from Weeks 9-18. He also averaged 18.1 attempts/76.6 yards per game, paced all backs in red-zone attempts (38), and finished fifth in rushing touchdowns (seven).

Harris is positioned to operate with another sizable workload and can match the expectations of his Round 7 ADP (82/RB24) - providing that Arthur Smith’s penchant for utilization of the run does not compel him to integrate Cordarrelle Patterson into a three-man rotation with Harris and Warren.

Raheem Mostert will return for his third season with Miami while sharing touches with the explosive De'Von Achane. Rookie Jaylen Wright could also secure touches as the season progresses. However, it is premature to dismiss Mostert as a viable roster asset.

Mostert has accumulated 1,903 rushing yards (61.4 per game) since joining the Dolphins in 2022, which places him ninth overall. His 21 touchdowns also represent the third-highest total among all backs.

Mostert also finished 10th in rushing yardage (1,012/67.5 per game) and ninth in yards after contact (465) during 2023 while stockpiling a league-best 18 touchdowns. He also finished fourth in points per game (17.8) and received the sixth-highest grade for running backs from PFF.

Mostert should sustain a favorable workload and is worthy of investment at his Round 8 ADP (89/RB28).

James Conner performed effectively during his third season with Arizona while vaulting to 13th in points per game (15.5). He also finished sixth with a career-high 1,040 rushing yards (80.0 per game) and was third in rush yards over expected (211).

Conner appeared cemented in his workhorse role before the NFL Draft. However, Arizona’s selection of Trey Benson in Round 3 has altered the outlook for the Cardinals’ backfield.

Conner will maintain his role as Arizona’s RB1 when the regular season launches, but he is also 29 years old as he enters the final year of his contract.

That could incentivize the Cardinals to entrust Benson with an expanding workload during the year. It should also delay your selection of Conner until Round 7 in your drafts.

The Steelers' committee approach in their deployment of  Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris restricts Warren from attaining the numbers that he would deliver if he were operating as a lead back. However, he has proven that he can function as an RB3/flex on your rosters.

Warren secured a 48.4% snap share in 2023 while rising to second in missed tackles forced per attempt (0.34), according to Fantasy Points Data (8.1%). He was also third among backs with 50+ attempts in explosive run percentage (runs of 15+ yards).

Warren also vaulted to fifth among backs in targets (74/4.4 per game) and receptions (61/3.6 per game), and finished seventh in yards after catch (486). He should remain heavily involved in Pittsburgh’s offense despite the aforementioned potential for Cordarrelle Patterson to pilfer touches.

Tony Pollard's ADP was located at the periphery of Round 1 (13/RB6) during the 2023 draft season amid surging expectations. However, Pollard’s current draft position has plummeted to Round 9 (100/RB29) following the disappointing results that he manufactured last season.

He finished seventh in attempts (252/14.8 per game) but failed to match his 2022 yardage total (1,007/1,005) despite accumulating 59 additional carries. He also established career lows in yards per attempt (4.0) and yards after contact per attempt (2.0). However, Pollard did finish fifth in routes run (399) and eighth in receptions (55/3.2 per game).

Pollard has resurfaced in Tennessee, where he will share touches with Tyjae Spears. He should garner a respectable workload after the Titans signed him to a three-year deal. 

 

Tier 6 - Best Ball RB Rankings

Nick Chubb, Javonte Williams, Jonathon Brooks, Brian Robinson Jr., Zack Moss, Devin Singletary, Ezekiel Elliott, Austin Ekeler, Jerome Ford, Tyjae Spears, Zach Charbonnet, Gus Edwards, Trey Benson

Nick Chubb's status for 2024 remains uncertain due to his continued recovery from the significant knee injury he suffered last September (torn ACL/torn MCL). The timeline for Chubb’s return remains unclear, which provides the potential for him to remain sidelined when the regular season launches.

He could also lose touches to Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman whenever he does resurface and may not resemble the back who finished second in rushing yards (5,345/90.6 per game) from 2019-2022. These factors should compel you to delay your selection of Chubb until Round 11.

Javonte Williams will enter the final year of his rookie contract having failed to replicate the career-best 903 rushing yards that he generated during 2021.

Year Attempts Att/Gm Yards Yards/Gm Yards/Att 20+
2021 203 11.9 903 53.1 4.4 6
2022 47 11.8 204 51 4.3 0
2023 217 13.6 774 48.4 3.6 2

Williams accumulated a career-high 217 carries (13.6 per game) in 2023. However, he established career lows in yards per attempt (3.6), yards per game (48.4), and yards after contact per attempt (1.7).

Year YBC YBC/Att YAC YAC/Att FPPG
2021 443 2.2 460 2.3 12.1
2022 94 2 110 2.3 10.5
2023 402 1.9 372 1.7 11.2

Williams is one year further removed from the knee injury that he suffered in October 2022. He will also operate within a congested backfield that contains Jaleel McLaughlin, Samaje Perine, and newcomers Audric Estime and Blake Watson. That should encourage you to delay your selection of Williams until Round 10 of your drafts.

Carolina has placed Jonathon Brooks on the Active/NFI list, as he recovers from the torn ACL that he sustained in November.

However, Brooks can perform effectively as a three-down back once he regains his health. He flourished while operating as the lead back for Texas during the final season of his collegiate career, as he accumulated 187 carries (17 per game), 1,139 rushing yards, (103.5 per game), and 10 rushing touchdowns.

Brooks also averaged 3.9 yards after contact per attempt and assembled 16 runs of 15+ yards, according to PFF.

He also generated 1,425 yards from scrimmage and collected 25 of his 30 targets last season.

Anyone who selects Brooks near his Round 8 ADP may need to exercise patience when Week 1 matchups begin. However, his favorable blend of speed, acceleration, and elusiveness will eventually propel him atop the Panthers’ depth chart.

Brian Robinson Jr. finished 21st in points per game (13.2) last season while ascending to 12th in attempts (153/12.8 per game), 17th in rushing yards (611/59 per game), and 10th in yards after contact (425) from Weeks 1-12. Robinson also ran 193 routes and averaged 3.0 targets/2.4 receptions/27.1 receiving yards before a hamstring injury limited him to 58 snaps from Weeks 13-18.

Robinson's opportunity to increase his role as a pass-catcher following the departure of Antonio Gibson has evaporated due to the arrival of Austin Ekeler. However, Robinson should deliver RB3 production.

Zack Moss soared to the league lead in attempts (89/22.3 per game) and second in rushing yards (445/111.3 per game) from Weeks 2-5. That propelled him to career highs in a collection of categories during 2023.

He also rose to sixth in points per game (21.4) during that sequence before ultimately securing career bests in rushing yards (794/56.7 per game), carries (183/13.1 per game), and red-zone attempts (40) from Weeks 1-18. He also finished seventh in rush yards over expected (129).

Moss is now primed to operate as the lead back for Cincinnati. However, touches will also be distributed to Chase Brown, which reduces Moss’s prospects of surpassing low-end RB2/RB3 output.

Devin Singletary vaulted to fourth in snaps (436/68.9%) and rushing attempts (167/16.7 per game) from Weeks 9-18. He also ascended to third in rushing yards (715/71.5 per game), and games of 100+ yards (three), while rising to seventh in yards after contact (420).

Singletary signed a three-year contract with the Giants in March. This creates a reunion with Brian Daboll, who was the architect of Buffalo’s offense for three seasons while Singletary was operating in the Bills backfield. Singletary should sustain lead-back duties for the Giants. However, rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. will siphon touches during the season.

The enormous rise of Ezekiel Elliott's ADP in recent months has transformed the eight-year veteran from an afterthought during the draft process to a viable RB3/flex candidate.

Elliott’s ADP has skyrocketed 121 spots from Round 21 (244/RB64) into Round 11 (123/RB40) since it became apparent that the Cowboys would entrust him with a significant role in their backfield rotation.

Elliott has elevated atop an unimposing depth chart that contains Rico DowdleRoyce Freeman, and Deuce Vaughn. Any concerns regarding his inefficiency should be offset by the favorable touch totals he should accumulate during the season.

Austin Ekeler led all backs in targets (394/6.7 per game), receptions (323/5.5 per game), receiving yards (2,765/46.9 per game), and receiving touchdowns (23) from 2019-2022 while accumulating 2,913 yards (49.4 per game) and 29 rushing touchdowns.

His averages declined in 2023 (13 points/5.3 targets/3.6 receptions/31.1 receiving yards per game, 44.9 rushing yards per game) while he manufactured six touchdowns (five rushing/one receiving).

Ekeler no longer resides among the league’s top tier of backs. However, he should deliver high-end RB3 production while functioning as Washington’s pass-catching back.

Jerome Ford secured a significant role in Cleveland’s offense after Nick Chubb suffered his season-ending knee injury in 2023. Ford rose to 12th in snaps (553/52.1% share) from Weeks 2-17, while finishing inside the top 20 in carries (186/12.4 per game) and rushing yards (771/51.4 per game). He was also 10th in routes run (319), and finished 12th in targets (60/4.0 per game).

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Ford’s workload during 2024 is dependent on the health of Chubb. However, that should not deter you from selecting him near his Round 11 ADP (125/RB39) as he will operate with a substantial workload if Chubb remains sidelined.

Tyjae Spears secured a 52.4% snap share during his promising rookie season while tying for 17th in yards per attempt (4.5). He also forced 26 missed tackles with his 100 attempts, according to PFF, while rising to ninth among all backs in targets (70/4.1 per game) and receptions (52/3.1 per game).

The Titans’ decision to sign Tony Pollard fueled the descent of Spears’ draft position to Round 9 (108/RB32). However, Spears possesses the speed and explosiveness to erupt for significant yardage in Brian Callahan's offense. He also remains capable of outperforming the expectations of his diminished ADP.

Zach Charbonnet did not emerge as a threat to Kenneth Walker’s role as Seattle’s RB1 despite the Seahawks’ selection of Charbonnet during Round 2 of the 2023 draft.

Charbonnet averaged 6.8 attempts/28.9 rushing yards per game, which decreased to 5.0/25.6 per game during the 15 matchups in which Walker was active. Charbonnet did lead the Seahawks backfield in routes run (272), targets (40/2.5 per game), and receptions (33/2.1 per game).

Charbonnet’s ability to function as a three-down back could propel him to a higher percentage of touches this season. He will also operate with an extensive workload if Walker is sidelined for any reason. His contingent upside provides your incentive to target him at his Round 11 ADP.

Gus Edwards signed a two-year contract with the Chargers. This provides the opportunity for Edwards to thrive in a restructured offense that will adhere to Jim Harbaugh’s steadfast commitment to the run.

Edwards will also be reunited with offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who functioned in the same capacity with Baltimore during four seasons of Edwards’ tenure with the Ravens (2019-2022).

Year Attempts Att/Gm Yards Yards/Gm TDs
2018 137 12.5 718 65.3 2
2019 133 8.3 711 44.4 2
2020 144 9 723 45.2 6
2022 87 9.7 433 48.1 3
2023 198 11.6 810 47.6 13

 

Year YBC YBC/Att YAC YAC/Att FPPG
2018 356 2.6 362 2.6 8.2
2019 335 2.5 376 2.8 5.8
2020 334 2.3 389 2.7 8.0
2022 248 2.9 185 2.1 6.6
2023 448 2.3 362 1.8 11.0

Edwards secured career highs in carries (198/11.6 per game), rushing yards (810/47.6 per game), red-zone attempts (39), and rushing touchdowns (13) during 2023. He should also capture a sizable workload despite sharing touches with J.K. Dobbins and rookie Kimani Vidal.

Trey Benson had already emerged among the most intriguing prospects from the 2024 class of running backs even before Arizona seized him on Day 2 of April’s NFL Draft.

Benson joins an improving offense that is spearheaded by offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. He will begin Week 1 as the Cardinals’ RB2 behind James Conner. However, Benson's workload should rise as the season progresses.

Conner has also missed 22 games since 2018, and Benson would ascend into a massive role if Conner is sidelined once again. That makes him a viable option in Round 10 of upcoming drafts.

 

Tiers 7 and 8 - Best Ball RB Rankings

Chase Brown, Blake Corum, Ty Chandler, Rico Dowdle, Tyler Allgeier, Chuba Hubbard, Antonio Gibson, Kendre Miller, Roschon Johnson, Ray Davis, Jaylen Wright, Jaleel McLaughlin, MarShawn Lloyd, Alexander Mattison, Khalil Herbert, Dameon Pierce, J.K. Dobbins, A.J. Dillon, Elijah Mitchell, Bucky Irving, Kimani Vidal, Kenneth Gainwell, Audric Estime, Will Shipley, Braelon Allen

Chase Brown, and Blake Corum are among the most intriguing options in Tiers 7 and 8. However, the stock of any back contained in these tiers could be altered by factors that emerge during the remaining weeks of the draft season.



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A Player To Avoid At Cognizant Classic
Tyler Black2 hours ago

Hits Off A Tee, Hoping To Return To Games Next Week
Joel Dahmen2 hours ago

Looking To Build Off Strong Finish At Mexico Open
Jackson Chourio2 hours ago

To See Time In Center Field
Christiaan Bezuidenhout2 hours ago

Hard To Trust At Cognizant Classic
Nicolas Claxton3 hours ago

Suspended For One Game
Brady Tkachuk3 hours ago

Questionable For Wednesday's Game
Kevin Bahl3 hours ago

Rejoins Flames Lineup Tuesday
Jakob Poeltl3 hours ago

Ruled Out On Tuesday
Matt Grzelcyk3 hours ago

Good To Go Tuesday
Alex Tuch4 hours ago

A Game-Time Call Tuesday
Noah Dobson4 hours ago

Not Ready To Return On Tuesday
Matthew Stafford4 hours ago

Giants To Make A Push To Trade For Matthew Stafford?
Tidjane Salaün4 hours ago

Tidjane Salaun Unavailable Tuesday
Andrew Copp4 hours ago

Out For The Season
Beau Hossler4 hours ago

Is On A Downward Trend Ahead Of Cognizant Classic
Ja'Marr Chase4 hours ago

Bengals To Make Ja'Marr Chase The Highest-Paid Non-QB
Tee Higgins4 hours ago

Bengals "Optimistic" About Re-Signing Tee Higgins
Joel Eriksson Ek4 hours ago

Lands On Injured Reserve
DaQuan Jeffries4 hours ago

Out Versus Golden State
Russell Henley4 hours ago

Takes Aim At Another Chance For A Big Week At PGA National
Ben Brown4 hours ago

Now In Play For Rotation Spot
LaMelo Ball4 hours ago

Sidelined On Tuesday
Javier Assad5 hours ago

Could Start On The Injured List
Ben Griffin5 hours ago

To Keep Momentum Going At Cognizant Classic
Parker Meadows5 hours ago

Dealing With Upper-Arm Inflammation
David Bednar5 hours ago

Pirates Non-Committal On David Bednar As The Closer
Kyle Finnegan5 hours ago

Nationals Re-Sign Kyle Finnegan To One-Year Deal
Rickie Fowler5 hours ago

Looking To Get Back To Having Success At PGA National
Devin Sweet5 hours ago

Leaves After Being Hit By Line Drive
Scott Effross5 hours ago

Injures His Hamstring On Tuesday
Dairon Blanco5 hours ago

Undergoing MRI Exam
Eric Cole5 hours ago

Is A Complete Flier Pick At PGA National
Cleveland Browns6 hours ago

Browns Expected To Take QB With No. 2 Overall Pick
Daniel Berger6 hours ago

Will Be A Popular Play At Cognizant Classic
Cleveland Browns6 hours ago

Browns View Travis Hunter Primarily As A Receiver
Nick Chubb6 hours ago

Will Hit Free-Agent Market
Cleveland Browns6 hours ago

Browns Still Not Interested In Moving Myles Garrett
Alec Marsh6 hours ago

To Throw Another Bullpen On Thursday
Brendan Gallagher7 hours ago

Set To Play On Tuesday
Cole Ragans7 hours ago

Focusing On His Slider
Wilyer Abreu7 hours ago

Still Not Doing Baseball Activities
Max Pacioretty7 hours ago

Ruled Out On Tuesday
Kodai Senga7 hours ago

Not Cleared For Grapefruit League Action
Chris Kreider7 hours ago

A Game-Time Decision
Michael Grove7 hours ago

Won't Be Ready For Opening Day
Josh Norris7 hours ago

Practices On Tuesday, Nearing Return
Hyeseong Kim7 hours ago

Could Start In The Minors
Joey Loperfido7 hours ago

Leaves Game After Crashing Into The Wall
Bryan Rust7 hours ago

Returning On Tuesday
Matthew Tkachuk7 hours ago

Will Not Play On Tuesday
Khalil Shakir8 hours ago

Bills, Khalil Shakir Agree On Four-Year Extension
Kansas City Chiefs8 hours ago

Chiefs "Pretty Optimistic" They Can Keep Trey Smith
Travis Kelce8 hours ago

Chiefs Expect Travis Kelce To Return In 2025
Tyreek Hill8 hours ago

Has Wrist Surgeery
8 hours ago

Rob Gronkowski Considering NFL Return, Broncos A Potential Suitor
Jhonattan Vegas10 hours ago

Expected To Have Trouble At Cognizant Classic
Sepp Straka10 hours ago

Desperate To Rebound After Genesis Blowup
Patrick Rodgers10 hours ago

Attempts To Keep Things Rolling In Florida
Thorbjorn Olesen11 hours ago

Trying To Find PGA Tour Form
Keith Mitchell11 hours ago

Has A Chance In Florida This Weekend
Luke List11 hours ago

Still Finding 2025 To Be An Adventure
Kurt Kitayama11 hours ago

Has Chance To Contend At Cognizant Classic
Luke Kornet12 hours ago

Misses Tuesday's Game For Personal Reasons
Charles Bassey12 hours ago

Out With Bone Bruise
Trayce Jackson-Davis12 hours ago

Questionable For Tuesday Due To Illness
Monté Morris13 hours ago

Monte Morris Questionable For Tuesday's Action
Gary Trent Jr.13 hours ago

Regarded As Probable Tuesday
Mackenzie Hughes13 hours ago

Could Have Challenge In Florida
Tom Hoge13 hours ago

A Longer Shot At The Cognizant Classic
Harry Hall13 hours ago

Seeking Better Results In Florida
Lucas Glover13 hours ago

Seeking More Consistency At Cognizant
Darcy Kuemper14 hours ago

Earns Fourth Straight Win
Trevor Moore14 hours ago

Scores Twice In Victory
Quinton Byfield14 hours ago

Tallies Four Assists In Victory
Mark Scheifele14 hours ago

Scores Game-Winner On Monday
Vitek Vanecek14 hours ago

Sharp In Overtime Loss
ANA14 hours ago

Ville Husso Traded To Anaheim
Darcy Kuemper1 day ago

Attempts To Stretch Winning Streak To Four Games
Kirby Dach1 day ago

Ruled Out For Tuesday
Song Yadong1 day ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Henry Cejudo1 day ago

Suffers Third Straight Loss
Brendan Allen1 day ago

Drops Decision At UFC Seattle
Anthony Hernandez1 day ago

Extends His Winning Streak
Jean Matsumoto1 day ago

Suffers First Career Loss
Rob Font1 day ago

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Melsik Baghdasaryan1 day ago

Gets TKO'd At UFC Seattle
Jean Silva1 day ago

Gets First-Round Finish At UFC Seattle
Alonzo Menifield1 day ago

Edges Out Split Decision At UFC Seattle
Julius Walker1 day ago

Defeated In His UFC Debut
Kyle Busch1 day ago

Leaves Atlanta With His First Top-10 Finish Of 2025
Kyle Larson1 day ago

Scores The Best Drafting-Track Finish Of His Career At Atlanta
Ryan Blaney1 day ago

Rallies Back To Score A Finish Of Fourth At Atlanta
NASCAR2 days ago

Despite Rarely Factoring For The Lead, Bubba Wallace Has Great Points Day
Ross Chastain2 days ago

Chances For Victory End After A Bump From Carson Hocevar
Ricky Stenhouse Jr2 days ago

. Recovers From Causing Daytona Big One To Finish Fifth At Atlanta
Carson Hocevar2 days ago

Earns Best Career Finish
Ryan Blaney2 days ago

The Heavy Favorite To Win At Atlanta
Kyle Larson2 days ago

Can Kyle Larson Finally Get A Good Finish At The New Atlanta?
Chase Elliott3 days ago

Can Win This Weekend
William Byron3 days ago

Don’t Overlook William Byron At Atlanta This Weekend
Austin Cindric3 days ago

Looking To Contend Once Again At Atlanta
Ross Chastain3 days ago

Will Start Deep in the Field at Atlanta
Daniel Suarez3 days ago

Looking To Continue Magic At Atlanta
Christopher Bell3 days ago

An Obvious DFS Pick At Atlanta
Denny Hamlin3 days ago

Is One of the Top DFS Options Of The Week For Atlanta Lineups
Joey Logano3 days ago

Is One Of The Favorites To Win At Atlanta
Kyle Busch3 days ago

Expect Kyle Busch To Compete For The Win At Atlanta
Ty Gibbs3 days ago

Should Not Be Overlooked For Atlanta DFS Lineups
Tyler Reddick3 days ago

Should Fantasy Players Roster Tyler Reddick At Atlanta This Week?
Alex Bowman3 days ago

Is Alex Bowman Worth Rostering For DFS Lineups At Atlanta?
Henry Cejudo4 days ago

Set For Bantamweight Clash
Song Yadong4 days ago

Faces A Legend At UFC Seattle
Anthony Hernandez4 days ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Brendan Allen4 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Jean Matsumoto4 days ago

Looks To Remain Undefeated
Rob Font4 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Seattle
Melsik Baghdasaryan4 days ago

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Jean Silva4 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Seattle
Alonzo Menifield4 days ago

Opens Up UFC Seattle Main Card
Julius Walker4 days ago

Makes His UFC Debut
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