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2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: 50 Best Running Backs to Draft

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson is a top fantasy football running back to draft in 2025, and a top pick for NFLSZN on PrizePicks.
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The NFL season is fast approaching, and it's not too early to start your research for your fantasy football drafts this year. As preseason gets started next week, now is the time to do your fantasy football prep.

Below we will break down the 2025 fantasy football rankings for running backs to draft this season, along with their fantasy football projections from PrizePicks NFLSZN game — the simplest way to play fantasy football.

From the rushing leader Saquon Barkley to the handcuff RB on your favorite team, find the rankings you need to craft the best fantasy football lineup possible.

All fantasy football projections come from the PrizePicks’ NFLSZN board — a season-long fantasy football game with no drafts or in-season management, just real money winnings.

Just pick your favorite player stat projections, build a Lineup, and ride your takes through Week 18 to get paid if your picks hit.

Scroll down to explore our fantasy football running back rankings with every 2025 fantasy football projection available via PrizePicks. Ready to draft your NFLSZN team on PrizePicks? Sign up here to get $50 instantly in Lineups after your first $5+ Lineup.

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs

Find the full 2025 fantasy football rankings for the top 50 RBs below for your fantasy football drafts. Stats included are projections for each RB via the PrizePicks NFLSZN board — a season-long fantasy football game where you can pick More or Less on season-long stats to win real money.

Note that fantasy football rankings are based on traditional fantasy football scoring.

Rankings will be updated periodically throughout the NFL preseason leading up to Week 1.

  1. Saquon Barkley, Eagles - 1,475.5 Rush Yards, 11.5 Rush TDs, 1.5 Receiving TDs
  2. Bijan Robinson, Falcons - 1,175.5 Rush Yards, 10.5 Rush TDs, 2.5 Receiving TDs
  3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions - 1,049.5 Rush Yards, 10.5 Rush TDs
  4. Derrick Henry, Ravens - 1,349.5 Rush Yards, 13.5 Rush TDs, 0.5 Receiving TDs
  5. Ashton Jeanty, Raiders - 1,074.5 Rush Yards, 7.5 Rush TD
  6. De’Von Achane, Dolphins - 899.5 Rush Yards, 7.5 Rush TDs
  7. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers - 949.5 Rush Yards, 6.5 Rush TDs
  8. Jonathan Taylor, Colts - 1,200.5 Rush Yards, 9.5 Rush TDs
  9. Josh Jacobs, Packers - 1,049.5 Rush Yards, 9.5 Rush TDs, 0.5 Receiving TDs
  10. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers - 1,024.5 Rush Yards, 7.5 Rush TDs
  11. Kyren Williams, Rams - 1,024.5 Rush Yards, 11.5 Rush TDs
  12. James Cook, Bills - 949.5 Rush Yards, 9.5 Rush TDs
  13. Chase Brown, Bengals - 850.5 Rush Yards, 5.5 Rush TDs
  14. Breece Hall, Jets - 950.5 Rush Yards, 5.5 Rush TDs
  15. Alvin Kamara, Saints - 725.5 Rush Yards, 4.5 Rush TDs
  16. Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks - 875.5 Rush Yards, 6.5 Rush TDs
  17. James Conner, Cardinals - 899.5 Rush Yards, 7.5 Rush TDs, 1.5 Receiving TDs
  18. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers - 950.5 Rush Yards, 6 Rush TDs
  19. Omarion Hampton, Chargers - 799.5 Rush Yards, 6.5 Rush TDs
  20. Aaron Jones, Vikings - 750.5 Rush Yards
  21. David Montgomery, Lions - 775.5 Rush Yards, 10 Rush TDs
  22. D’Andre Swift, Bears 
  23. RJ Harvey, Broncos - 725.5 Rush Yards
  24. Joe Mixon, Texans
  25. Tony Pollard, Titans - 875.5 Rush Yards, 5.5 Rush TDs
  26. Quinshon Judkins, Browns - 675.5 Rush Yards, 4.5 Rush TDs
  27. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs - 750.5 Rush Yards, 4.5 Rush TDs
  28. TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots - 700.5 Rush Yards, 4.5 Rush TDs
  29. Kaleb Johnson, Steelers - 825.5 Rush Yards, 5.5 Rush TDs
  30. Jaylen Warren, Steelers - 525.5 Rush Yards
  31. Javonte Williams, Cowboys - 575.5 Rush Yards
  32. Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders - 725.5 Rush Yards, 6.5 Rush TDs
  33. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants - 725.5 Rush Yards, 3.5 Rush TDs
  34. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots - 725.5 Rush Yards, 5.5 Rush TDs
  35. Austin Ekeler, Commanders 
  36. Cam Skattebo, Giants - 525.5 Rush Yards, 3.5 Rush TDs
  37. Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars - 475.5 Rush Yards
  38. Najee Harris, Chargers - 525.5 Rush Yards, 4.5 Rush TDs
  39. Rachaad White, Buccaneers - 425.5 Rush Yards
  40. Tyjae Spears, Titans - 425.5 Rush Yards
  41. J.K. Dobbins, Broncos 
  42. Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks - 499.5 Rush Yards, 4.5 Rush TDs
  43. Jordan Mason, Vikings - 600.5 Rush Yards
  44. Tyler Allgeier, Falcons - 575.5 Rush Yards
  45. Tank Bigsby, Jaguars - 575.5 Rush Yards
  46. Isaac Guerendo, 49ers - 499.5 Rush Yards, 4.5 Rush TDs
  47. Trey Benson, Cardinals - 450.5 Rush Yards
  48. Justice Hill, Ravens
  49. Ray Davis, Bills - 450.5 Rush Yards
  50. Roschon Johnson, Bears

Build Your Fantasy Football Team on PrizePicks

There are your top 50 fantasy football running back rankings for this upcoming season with their season projections — straight from the NFLSZN board, PrizePicks’ season-long NFL game.

With NFLSZN, you can build your fantasy football team, your way. No drafts. No season-long management. Just pick your stats, choose more or less, lock in your Lineup, and get paid if your picks hit.

It’s that easy. Ready to ride with your fantasy football takes? Go to the NFLSZN board and lock in your Lineup today up until Week 1 which starts Thursday, September 4. 

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about the author

Austin Wells is a social media manager and content strategist. He’s from Covington, Georgia, and graduated in 2024 with a degree in Business Administration, concentration in marketing. Austin loves all things Philadelphia, including the Eagles and the Sixers, but his MLB fandom lies with the Yankees. He collects baseball cards and has the ultimate goal of visiting every MLB and NFL stadium.

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