True featured running backs can be hard to find these days, so fantasy managers should expect them to come off the board fast and furious when it comes time to

Christian McCaffrey looks to reclaim his place among the elite and rookie Ashton Jeanty is ready to make an impact.

The highest-ranked rookie in our 2025 running back rankings is, unsurprisingly, Ashton Jeanty, who is now leading the backfield for the Las Vegas Raiders. With an offense that has gone back-to-back draft classes with an offensive skill player at the helm, Jeanty has a big-time responsibility in helping restart the Raiders' rushing attack.

Chet Gresham gives us his top 100 PPR running backs for the fantasy football season.

Outlook: Barkley has a long injury history and at 28 years old has entered what can sometimes be the “running back age cliff,” but any reason to fade him is purely theoretical. He’s a safe selection at the very top of fantasy drafts.

Fantasy owners should try to get ahead of the curve by predicting which other running backs could have similar seasons this year that Barkley or Henry had last season. Jonathan Taylor and Josh Jacobs are past rushing champs,

Wide receiver is a position with a ton of fantasy football depth in 2025. These players provide the best value for their ADP.

To assist fantasy managers with this effort, I have reviewed numerous advanced metrics to identify players whose ADP values either make them upside plays or risky propositions. I examine the player’s aggregate ADP in PPR scoring (per Fantasy Pros),