The NFL season is literally just around the corner, which means that the final round of fantasy football drafts will be happening here very shortly!
For those fantasy managers who don’t have a complete plan in place just yet on how they’re going to value the running back position, this is the place for you. Alongside our PFN consensus rankings, I’ve released below my top 100 RB rankings for fantasy football this season!
Who are some of the top players you should target when you’re on the clock? Let’s find out.
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Which RBs Should You Draft in Fantasy Football?
Be sure to check out Yates’ other positional rankings: QB | WR | TE | K | DST
1) Christian McCaffrey | SF
2) Austin Ekeler | LAC
3) Saquon Barkley | NYG
4) Bijan Robinson | ATL
5) Nick Chubb | CLE
6) Tony Pollard | DAL
7) Josh Jacobs | LV
8) Joe Mixon | CIN
9) Derrick Henry | TEN
10) Aaron Jones | GB
11) Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX
12) J.K. Dobbins | BAL
13) Jahmyr Gibbs | DET
14) Rhamondre Stevenson | NE
15) Alexander Mattison | MIN
16) Najee Harris | PIT
17) David Montgomery | DET
18) Kenneth Walker III | SEA
19) Dalvin Cook | NYJ
20) Dameon Pierce | HOU
21) Miles Sanders | CAR
22) D’Andre Swift | PHI
23) Cam Akers | LAR
24) Breece Hall | NYJ
25) Javonte Williams | DEN
26) Khalil Herbert | CHI
27) James Conner | ARI
28) Isiah Pacheco | KC
29) AJ Dillon | GB
30) Rachaad White | TB
31) Alvin Kamara | NO
32) Jonathan Taylor | IND
33) James Cook | BUF
34) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS
35) Antonio Gibson | WAS
36) Damien Harris | BUF
37) Samaje Perine | DEN
38) Zach Charbonnet | SEA
39) Rashaad Penny | PHI
40) Elijah Mitchell | SF
41) Tyler Allgeier | ATL
42) Ezekiel Elliott | NE
43) Jamaal Williams | NO
44) Kendre Miller | NO
45) Jerick McKinnon | KC
46) Jeff Wilson Jr. | MIA
47) Raheem Mostert | MIA
48) Jaylen Warren | PIT
49) Tank Bigsby | JAX
50) D’Onta Foreman | CHI
51) De’Von Achane | MIA
52) Jerome Ford | CLE
53) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI
54) Devin Singletary | HOU
55) Chuba Hubbard | CAR
56) Gus Edwards | BAL
57) Kyren Williams | LAR
58) Roschon Johnson | CHI
59) Zamir White | LV
60) Tyjae Spears | TEN
61) Joshua Kelley | LAC
62) Deon Jackson | IND
63) Ty Chandler | MIN
64) Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL
65) Chris Evans | CIN
66) Ke’Shawn Vaughn | TB
67) Chase Edmonds | TB
68) Zach Evans | LAR
69) Clyde Edwards-Helaire | KC
70) Isaiah Spiller | LAC
71) Michael Carter | NYJ
72) D’Ernest Johnson | JAX
73) Chase Brown | CIN
74) Pierre Strong Jr. | CLE
75) Boston Scott | PHI
76) Zack Moss | IND
77) Sean Tucker | TB
78) JaMycal Hasty | JAX
79) Jordan Mason | SF
80) Matt Breida | NYG
81) Tyrion Davis-Price | SF
82) Israel Abanikanda | NYJ
83) Latavius Murray | BUF
84) Deuce Vaughn | DAL
85) Ronald Jones II | DAL
86) DeWayne McBride | FA
87) Salvon Ahmed | MIA
88) Evan Hull | IND
89) DeeJay Dallas | SEA
90) Melvin Gordon III | FA
91) Darrel Williams | FA
92) Deneric Prince | FA
93) Eric Gray | NYG
94) Keaontay Ingram | ARI
95) Kenny McIntosh | SEA
96) Trayveon Williams | CIN
97) Ty Johnson | BUF
98) Kareem Hunt | FA
99) Ameer Abdullah | LV
100) Kevin Harris | NE
Top RBs To Draft in 2023
Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
Nick Chubb has been one of the most consistent fantasy football RBs over the last several seasons. While other players have been in and out of lineups or have failed to meet expectations, Chubb’s been a rock for fantasy managers.
NICK CHUBB. 70 YARDS. GONE. #Browns
📺: #CLEvsCIN on CBS
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To put into perspective just how solid the veteran RB has been, Chubb has averaged 89.8 rushing yards per game since the 2021 season, which is third best of 32 qualified NFL running backs.
He may not see the receiving work that’s needed to push him over the top to compete for the overall RB1 title in fantasy football, but Chubb’s going to be a safe selection in the first two rounds of your draft.
Khalil Herbert, Chicago Bears
Khalil Herbert may not be the flashiest name to go after in your fantasy football drafts, but he’s incredibly underrated and set up to smash expectations in 2023.
The talent level is undeniable for the former Virginia Tech RB. Herbert’s proven that he’s one of the most explosive ball carriers in the NFL today, but the presence of David Montgomery has hindered him from reaching his true ceiling.
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This year, Montgomery’s now playing for Chicago’s division rival, and Herbert’s main competition is Roschon Johnson and D’Onta Foreman. Neither can do what Herbert can do from an efficiency standpoint, and we know that Chicago’s offense wants to run the football.
At his current ADP, Herbert can be added as a Flex option or solid depth. If he hits the way that I’m anticipating him to, you’ll be able to plug him into your starting lineup every week, or you can trade him away as a part of a package deal for a top-tier fantasy asset.