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2025 Fantasy Football Rankings – Running Backs
Last Updated: January 20
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE | DraftSharks’ Projections
TreVeyon Henderson is a dynamic runner and receiver.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 24 catches. 200 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 108.
Austin Ekeler had some nice PPR games in Washington, but he was seldom used as a runner, logging just 77 carries.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 40 catches. 380 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 107.
Tyjae Spears is an excellent waiver wire pick-up if Tony Pollard were to get hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 380 rushing yards. 40 catches. 310 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 104.
Quinshon Judkins is a tough runner who might be able to score a handful of touchdowns as a rookie.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 500 rushing yards. 8 catches. 40 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 104.
Kareem Hunt did a solid job in relief of the injured Isiah Pacheco last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 18 catches. 120 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 102.
Jaleel McLaughlin was the receiving back last year. This situation is very fluid, however.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 440 rushing yards. 24 catches. 130 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 101.
Travis Etienne lost his job to Tank Bigsby last season, but still saw plenty of work in the passing game.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 42 catches. 280 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 100.
Emanuel Wilson was a solid backup for Josh Jacobs last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 12 catches. 60 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 100.
It’s unclear what Sean Payton will do with his running backs, but Audric Estime saw an increased workload at the end of the year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 550 rushing yards. 10 catches. 50 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 100.
Blake Corum is one of the top handcuffs to own.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 13 catches. 90 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 97.
Justice Hill had some solid performances in blowouts last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 200 rushing yards. 38 catches. 320 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 96.
Antonio Gibson didn’t get the receiving work that was expected of him last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 32 catches. 280 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 95.
Jordan Mason proved to be a great backup behind Christian McCaffrey. He’s worth owning just in case McCaffrey goes down again.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 420 rushing yards. 10 catches. 80 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 93.
Roschon Johnson was Chicago’s goal-line hammer last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 220 rushing yards. 20 catches. 150 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 93.
Javonte Williams vanished at times last year. He hasn’t looked the same since he tore his ACL.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 460 rushing yards. 35 catches. 260 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 90.
Miami traded a third-round pick for Jaylen Wright. The explosive back will be the backup behind Raheem Mostert aging out.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 390 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 90.
Jerome Ford has done a solid job replacing Nick Chubb, whose health will be a big question mark once again.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 400 rushing yards. 35 catches. 200 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 88.
Devin Singletary has taken a back seat to Tyrone Tracy.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 20 catches. 160 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 85.
Trey Benson is a talented back who could have a chance to have a big workload in 2025 if James Conner gets hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 390 rushing yards. 10 catches. 60 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 83.
Zack Moss won’t be the starter in Cincinnati anymore with Chase Brown emerging.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 20 catches. 160 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 82.
Keaton Mitchell can go the distance any time he touches the ball.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 320 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 82.
Alexander Mattison took over as the Raiders’ starter eventually, but he wasn’t very impressive.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 30 catches. 230 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 82.
Cam Akers is someone to add on waivers if Aaron Jones gets hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 290 rushing yards. 12 catches. 70 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 74.
Kendre Miller had issues staying healthy last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 14 catches. 110 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 71.
Kenneth Gainwell saw a fair amount of receiving work in 2-minute drills.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 23 catches. 180 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 70.
Will Shipley could be in line for a big workload if Saquon Barkley were to get injured.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 150 rushing yards. 12 catches. 90 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 66.
Jonathon Brooks is a talented running back, but he’s coming off his second torn ACL.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 270 rushing yards. 11 catches. 70 receiving yards. 1 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 65.
Dameon Pierce is a low-end handcuff.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 300 rushing yards. 5 catches. 30 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 65.
With Zack Moss gone, Trey Sermon is the No. 2 back in Indianapolis.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 180 rushing yards. 14 catches. 90 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 64.
Samaje Perine saw plenty of receiving work in 2-minute drills.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 80 rushing yards. 27 catches. 290 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 59.
Raheem Mostert is now 33. He’s fading out of the NFL quickly.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 16 catches. 130 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 50.
Gus Edwards didn’t look like a functional running back last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 3 catches. 10 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 44.
Zamir White looked good down the stretch in 2023, but he was a colossal disappointment last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 220 rushing yards. 8 catches. 40 receiving yards. 1 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 32.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE | DraftSharks’ Projections