The overall RB1 usually comes from someone ranked inside the top five, but here are nine dark horse candidates to be fantasy football's top RB in 2025.
The New York Jets are projected to land a “lightning in a bottle” edge David Bailey with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding explosive talent.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers eye an explosive LB Anthony Hill Jr., in the 2026 NFL Draft to address a glaring need and add speed, toughness, and playmaking ability.