Rookie Running Back Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings
Besides the proven pros of the NFL, you’re going to have to pick some rookies for your lineup. It’s hard to tell, because college production does not equal NFL production. Regardless, based on things like taking another player’s place to simply having a ton of hype around them, here’s a list of the top players in rookie running back fantasy rankings.
Breece Hall
The Jets selected the Iowa State running back at the top of Round 2, signifying his status as the team’s locked-in RB1 for the foreseeable future. He totaled over 4,500 yards from scrimmage, 50 touchdowns, and 80 catches over three seasons in the college ranks. Based on estimated workloads, if hall has upwards of 240 touches, he will be ranked within the top-15 in NFL running backs. Hall has 2021 fourth-rounder Michael Carter as a competitor for the Jets’ No.1 RB. Carter had his moments as a rookie, but the Jets know he’s just a No. 2 running back. This is evident based on the amount of work and effort placed into making Hall the next big thing.
Jets RB Breece Hall is an awesome prospect and could easily lead the team in opportunities this season and land right on the fantasy radar. pic.twitter.com/PXbjex3GKG
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 1, 2022
Ken Walker III
Walker’s value isn’t that great in PPR-dominant leagues, but Walker has the opportunity to be set as No.1 running back for the Seahawks, despite problems with low share-percentages for running backs from measly quarterbacks Drew Lock and Geno Smith. Walker possesses the groundwork to be an effective rusher at the next level. Breaking tackles and creating after contact in college translates to the pros extremely well, as seen most recently by Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams. It’ll be an uphill battle for him to produce more points, but his potential is certainly high.
Rashaad Penny RB1 truthers, you might want to look away.
I do love them both at their current ADP, but the choice is obvious.
Ken Walker is THAT GUY- the RB to own in Seattle for the 2022 Fantasy Season.
Let’s talk about WHY: 🧵🧵🧵 pic.twitter.com/2op4BefIfh
— Joe Orrico (@NoExpertFF) June 23, 2022
James Cook
Cook is unlike others in rookie running back fantasy rankings because he doesn’t have as much opportunity to quickly become the No.1 running back due to the Bills’ Devin Singletary, but the Bills clearly have a good plan for their backfield. He has immediate sleeper fantasy appeal across all PPR formats based on his second-round draft capital, pass-catching prowess, explosiveness and offensive situation. Since the Bills offense has the chance to be explosive, Cook is a good running back for Fantasy managers to target, especially in PPR, because of his potential for success. And if he somehow becomes RB1, all the better for the managers that select him.
"James Cook will get some carries, but the Bills are going to use him mostly in the passing game," @thadbrown7 on Fantasy Dirt @SiriusXMFantasy.
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) August 3, 2022
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