Fantasy football: Where to draft Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White

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The Raiders selected RB Zamir White in the 4th round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Georgia. His usage spiked from 17 carries his rookie season to 104 carries in his sophomore season. Now, with the departure of RB Josh Jacobs this offseason, White will be thrust into the leading role. Below, we look at Zamir White’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, White finished the 2023 NFL season strong, ranking as the RB9 in full-PPR formats from Weeks 15-18. During that stretch, he logged 84 carries for 397 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his potential as a fantasy RB2. While his limited involvement in the passing game may cap his upside, White’s role as the lead rusher in a run-focused offense provides a solid fantasy floor, especially in non-PPR leagues.

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Zamir White’s ADP: 63.13

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

White’s 63.13 ADP puts him in the range of the 6th to 8th round depending on the size of the league. The Las Vegas player with the best ADP is WR Davante Adams (22.50).

Among running backs, White’s ADP puts him 22nd at the position, behind Chicago’s D’Andre Swift (62.22) and New England’s Rhamondre Stevenson (57.02 and ahead of Minnesota’s Aaron Jones (63.16) and Miami’s Raheem Mostert (64.74).

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Zamir White’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Carries | rushing yards: 104 | 451

Rushing touchdowns: 1

Receptions | receiving yards: 15 | 98

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft White?

White enters the upcoming fantasy football season with intriguing potential after a strong finish in 2023. As the Raiders’ lead back over the final 4 games, White posted impressive numbers, ranking as the RB9 overall in full-PPR formats. His 84 carries during that span tied for the most in the league, and his 4.7 yards per carry (YPC) suggests he could carry a solid fantasy floor into the upcoming season.

However, White’s limited involvement in the passing game, with just 9 receptions for 60 yards in the final stretch, does cap his upside in full-PPR formats. Despite this, new coach Antonio Pierce’s preference for a ground-heavy offense should work in White’s favor. The presence of star WRs Adams and Jakobi Meyers (108.71 ADP) will likely prevent defenses from stacking the box, further boosting White’s chances for success.

While rookie Dylan Laube (134.43 ADP) could cut into White’s workload on passing downs, White’s projected role in short-yardage and goal-line situations strengthens his fantasy value. Currently being drafted as the RB22, White offers solid value as a low-end RB2 or strong flex option, especially for fantasy managers who prioritize receivers or early picks at QB or TE. Given his volume-driven production, White is a worthwhile pick in the 7th round.

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