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6 days ago
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Fantasy football - Top-12 RB rankings for dynasty
Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Justin Boone run through the top dozen running an impact for Fantasy entering dynasty this summer. Hear the full conversation on the 'Yahoo Fantasy Forecast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Justin, we're gonna quickly rank these guys, uh for dynasty here. I think we'll be in agreement that Ashton Gentry's #1, Amarian Hampton, based on what you said earlier, I'm guessing is gonna be your #2. How do we order the rest of these guys? The third running back is Trayvon Henderson. Henderson's pretty straightforward, right? I love the game-breaking speed. I love the pass-catching ability, and like I said earlier, I think he is going to thrive as a pass catcher in that offense. That's where he's gonna make his hay. Next, and we have to put a huge asterisk next to this one. It is still Quinshaw Judkins. He is the guy with the talent who would be my #2 back in. Although, personally right now, probably just taking him off my draft board entirely and not drafting him anywhere. Then RJ Harvey, I think like we talked about, he might have a slower start, but eventually he will take over and he's going to be a pretty good back for fantasy. Caleb Johnson, I just think he's a great value compared to the other running backs above him. Not going to be the guy that's gonna win you your league, but could come in, and in the spots I've taken him, I'm looking at him as like an RB3 or a flex on my teams. The next guy for me, like we said, it's two together, it's Scattibo, and it's Tin. Scattibo, I think there's a chance he could take that job. I don't necessarily think that's gonna happen. I think it's gonna end up being a committee. And then Tootin, he is such an explosive player. That's a backfield, again, another one that's kind of looking for that guy to step up. And then it's actually Jerquez Hunter on the Rams, and he's a guy who is very explosive. He brings something that I think the other backs in that Rams backfield don't. Then we go to Jayden Blue, like I said, not sure he's ever going to be the lead back, but certainly, you know, intriguing this year. Could he end up carving out a role? I think he will. I think it's just gonna be a committee there though. After that, we're gonna go to Dylan Sampson, and we talked about him. I guess we could put an asterisk next to his name as well because depending what happens with Judkins, Samson could really vault up this list a few spots. Then I'm gonna go to Berard Smith on the Chiefs, and now we're getting into an area where I don't think he's ever going to be the lead back, but it really sounds like Andy Reid has a plan for him, wants to use him in the passing game. so we could see Brochard Smith give us some value this year. If it does happen, it's not gonna be as an RB1 or probably even an RB2. It's gonna be more of a flex play, but where you get him, if he returns flex value this year, that is gonna be great. Close
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16-07-2025
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Florida Gators 2025 Position Preview: Running Backs
Florida Gators 2025 Position Preview: Running Backs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier has always loved to run the ball. In his coaching career, Napier's teams have been known to have incredible running back rooms. Advertisement This has especially been true since he took over in Gainesville. Last year, the Gators rushed for 161 yards per game and had one of the best backfield groups in the SEC. Now, even with one of Florida's top rushers gone from a year ago, the Gators still have a loaded running back group in 2025. With Montrell Johnson Jr. leaving for the NFL, the top of the backfield belongs to a sophomore coming off a very impressive freshman year and a veteran poised for a big 2025. Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) celebrates after he runs with the ball during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Florida's leading rusher from 2024 is back with Napier to join star quarterback DJ Lagway in the backfield. Jadan Baugh, who earned Freshman All-SEC honors last season, broke out in a big way in his first career start, which came against Kentucky last season. He rushed for 106 yards and an absurd five touchdowns, tying a single-game program record. Advertisement In total last year, Baugh led the Gators in rushing yards with 673, attempts with 133 and was tied for the team-high with seven scores on the ground. Coming off this monstrous freshman season, he is ready for another big year in 2025. The back who was tied with Baugh for the team lead in rushing touchdowns was Ja'Kobi Jackson, who is entering his fifth collegiate season and third in Gainesville. Jackson played in all 13 games last year with one start. The Pensacola, Florida, native ran the ball 95 times for 509 yards and seven touchdowns. Behind Baugh and Jackson in the depth chart will likely be redshirt sophomore Treyaun Webb and redshirt freshman KD Daniels. Webb started as Florida's backup last year for the first four games before suffering a season-ending fractured tibia, earning a redshirt. He totaled 98 yards on the ground and one score. As for Daniels, he was one of the top running back prospects in the country in the 2024 class out of West Point, Mississippi. Like Webb, Daniels played four games last season. He had 11 carries for 77 yards and one touchdown, which came in Florida's Gasparilla Bowl victory over the Tulane Green Wave. Advertisement Although Lagway will get most of the headlines before the 2025 season, the Gators' loaded backfield group will definitely be one to watch out for. Athlon Sports' Florida Gators 2025 Position Previews: Quarterbacks This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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08-07-2025
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2025 Fantasy Football Rankings — Justin Boone's Top Running Backs
Yahoo Sports' Justin Boone won the FantasyPros Most Accurate Expert Award in 2019 and has eight top-10 finishes in the competition. Follow the links below to see his latest redraft rankings at every position. Advertisement Christian McCaffrey, 49ers - CMC was a full participant in OTAs, which is a great sign after a season almost entirely lost to injuries. Kyle Shanahan and offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak have both suggested McCaffrey will be back to a significant workload this season and I'm buying it. He's my RB4 overall. Joe Mixon/Nick Chubb, Texans - The signing of Chubb combined with vague reports that Mixon will be ready at some point during training camp have me slightly concerned. Repeating as the RB8 in fantasy points per game was already going to be a challenge, but now Chubb will give him better competition for touches. It's forced me to move Mixon into the low-end RB2 range. RJ Harvey/J.K. Dobbins, Broncos - The Harvey hype train has been temporarily slowed down by the Dobbins' signing. I still prefer Harvey as the more dynamic option at this stage of their careers and we know Dobbins has struggled with injuries in the past. However, both backs will likely return value with Harvey as a borderline fantasy RB2/RB3 and Dobbins as an RB3/flex while healthy. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] 2025 Fantasy Rankings QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | K | Top 300 Running Backs 2025 Fantasy Rankings QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | K | Top 300
