More than likely, a running back is going to be the first player selected in your fantasy football draft. And because a top-tier running back can carry you a long way, it’s important to nail this position.
Health is always a concern at RB, so you might be inclined to avoid players who missed significant time last season like Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey. But there’s also an upside to those guys that has to be considered.
This is a ranking of running backs to draft for non-PPR formats, so while receiving helps, it’s not quite as important. That’s where running backs who do the bulk of receiving in committee backfields take a hit. Let’s get into it.