Fantasy RB Top

A focused look at 2025 fantasy running back rankings with clear guidance on draft targets.

Bijan Robinson Tops 2025 Fantasy Running Backs

The running back landscape is structured into four tiers and is anchored by Fantasy Pros expert consensus rankings. Bijan Robinson is seen as the clear top back for 2025, with a workload and goal line role that could push his total touches toward a dominant season. Jahmyr Gibbs stands out for burst and receiving potential, but touches may tilt toward a committee in Detroit. Saquon Barkley remains a high ceiling option thanks to a strong offensive line and proven production, while Christian McCaffrey carries the biggest upside yet also carries injury risk that has shadowed his recent seasons. Taken together, these four form the core from which most early drafts will orbit.

Tier two brings DeVon Achane, Ashton Jeanty, Derrick Henry, and Chase Brown, each with its own path to value. Achane profiles as a splash play option who could thrive if the offense supports a run game without sacrificing shot at the end zone. Jeanty is a rookie with eye catching college numbers who will need a clear path to a major workload. Henry remains a durable veteran with steady production but age and a changing backfield could cap his ceiling. Chase Brown is viewed as a strong value, often landing in the middle of the second round with a clear path to touches in a potent offense. Tier three and four expand the field with names like Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, Kyren Williams, Alvin Kamara, Kenneth Walker, Breece Hall, Omarion Hampton, James Cook and more, highlighting the ongoing balance between safety and upside. The discussion centers on blending proven producers with high upside rookies to weather inevitable week to week shifts.

The big trend is still the premium on volume backs, even as teams embrace faster play and more receivers. durability and workload stay the two biggest unknowns that shape ADP and weekly outcomes. The Zero RB argument remains alive, but the practical reality is that even in modern offenses, enduring a season without a featured back is risky. Managers will chase top floor players in Tier One while hunting for breakout potential in the later tiers to balance risk and reward.

Rookies like Henderson are the wildcard that can shift the board in drafts, especially when line play improves and offense becomes more predictable. The best rosters mix a proven producer with a high upside pick who can become a league winner if things break right. In 2025, managers should plan for weeks when injuries, game scripts, or committee splits alter the expected touches. The smart move is a flexible plan that leans on a strong core at the top and a few dynamite upside targets later in the draft.

Highlights

Durability and workload will decide the pace of fantasy seasons in 2025.