Fantasy football 2026: Top 30 rookie running backs

This re-draft year we won't want to draft a rookie running back in the first round, and with Jeremiah Love's high-ankle sprain, we'll need to be a little wary how early we get him. Yes, these are dynasty rankings, but what happens in their rookie years is extremely important in projecting their career. We want that least be able to imagine a pathway to a starting job sooner than later. Running backs don't have long careers and we want them to get their fantasy stats early and often.

Love is the no-doubt No. 1 rookie pick in dynasty and the first rookie to go off the board in re-draft. His ability coming out of college is on par with the top backs around the league and if healthy, should have a productive career. He's very much ahead of the pack as far as draft capital and skill. I'm fine with trading rookie picks, as unproven is still unproven, but if you can't get a good deal, Love looks like the real deal.

The Broncos backfield looks crowded, but JK Dobbins is injury prone and closing in on the end of his career, while RJ Harvey isn't as effective between the tackles as Coleman. If Dobbins were to go down, Coleman would most likely be the lead back and he has three-down ability. I like his upside and he could get there quicker than you'd think.