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Fantasy Football PPR Running Back Rankings: (July 2025) - Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, RJ Harvey, Tony Pollard, Aaron Jones

2025 Fantasy Football Early-Round Best Ball Busts, Overvalued

Updated 2025 fantasy football PPR running back rankings for redraft leagues with July updates. These are RotoBaller's RB PPR rankings for fantasy football drafts.

Fantasy football season is just 50 days away, and one of the top running backs on this list will get the action started in the Thursday-night opener! It's time to start digging into fantasy draft preparation, so we're here to help with our updated 2025 fantasy football PPR running back rankings for redraft leagues. Below, check out where key running backs like Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, RJ Harvey, Tony Pollard, and Aaron Jones stand in our July cut of running back rankings.

Our team has been covering fantasy football all year long, and we'll continue to do so through the start and end of the NFL season. Be sure to also check out our 2025 best ball fantasy football rankings, 2025 dynasty fantasy football rankings, and 2025 NFL rookie fantasy football rankings. Whatever you're interested in, we've got you covered.

RotoBaller's lead NFL analyst Nick Mariano has put together these updated 2025 PPR rankings, which will be updated regularly throughout the NFL offseason. As injuries happen and depth charts shake up, be sure to check back in.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

2025 Fantasy Football PPR Running Back Rankings

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RB
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Player
Name
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Rank
1 1 Bijan Robinson RB 2
2 2 Saquon Barkley RB 4
2 3 Jahmyr Gibbs RB 6
2 4 Christian McCaffrey RB 10
2 5 De'Von Achane RB 12
2 6 Ashton Jeanty RB 16
3 7 Derrick Henry RB 17
3 8 Jonathan Taylor RB 24
3 9 Josh Jacobs RB 25
3 10 Chase Brown RB 27
3 11 Kyren Williams RB 30
3 12 Breece Hall RB 34
3 13 Bucky Irving RB 36
3 14 James Cook RB 41
3 15 Kenneth Walker III RB 49
4 16 Alvin Kamara RB 51
4 17 Chuba Hubbard RB 53
4 18 Omarion Hampton RB 55
5 19 Joe Mixon RB 56
5 20 James Conner RB 58
5 21 David Montgomery RB 66
5 22 Aaron Jones RB 70
5 23 Tony Pollard RB 71
5 24 TreVeyon Henderson RB 72
5 25 RJ Harvey RB 75
6 26 Isiah Pacheco RB 77
6 27 Kaleb Johnson RB 80
6 28 D'Andre Swift RB 83
6 29 Quinshon Judkins RB 87
7 30 Brian Robinson Jr. RB 90
7 31 Jaylen Warren RB 95
7 32 Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB 97
7 33 Jordan Mason RB 102
8 34 Zach Charbonnet RB 104
8 35 Najee Harris RB 106
8 36 Travis Etienne Jr. RB 108
8 37 Cam Skattebo RB 112
8 38 Rhamondre Stevenson RB 115
8 39 J.K. Dobbins RB 122
8 40 Javonte Williams RB 128
9 41 Rachaad White RB 133
9 42 Tyjae Spears RB 134
9 43 Austin Ekeler RB 145
9 44 Tyler Allgeier RB 146
9 45 Bhayshul Tuten RB 148
9 46 Isaac Guerendo RB 149
9 47 Jaylen Wright RB 152
10 48 Trey Benson RB 154
10 49 Ray Davis RB 155
10 50 Rico Dowdle RB 158
10 51 Braelon Allen RB 162
10 52 Tank Bigsby RB 164
10 53 Jaydon Blue RB 165
10 54 Roschon Johnson RB 172
10 55 Jerome Ford RB 173
11 56 MarShawn Lloyd RB 177
11 57 Blake Corum RB 182
11 58 Will Shipley RB 185
11 59 Nick Chubb RB 190
11 60 Dylan Sampson RB 191
11 61 Keaton Mitchell RB 198
11 62 Raheem Mostert RB 207
11 63 DJ Giddens RB 208
12 64 Justice Hill RB 214
12 65 Jarquez Hunter RB 216
12 66 Miles Sanders RB 231
12 67 Kareem Hunt RB 234
13 68 Jordan James RB 245
13 69 Devin Neal RB 246
13 70 Ollie Gordon II RB 250
13 71 Tahj Brooks RB 253
13 72 Kendre Miller RB 255
13 73 Elijah Mitchell RB 260
13 74 Sean Tucker RB 261
14 75 Brashard Smith RB 270
14 76 Emanuel Wilson RB 271
15 77 Jaleel McLaughlin RB 272
15 78 Trevor Etienne RB 274
15 79 Khalil Herbert RB 277
15 80 Devin Singletary RB 278
15 81 Woody Marks RB 279
15 82 Zack Moss RB 282
15 83 Kyle Monangai RB 283
15 84 Ty Johnson RB 288
15 85 Kenneth Gainwell RB 289
16 86 Kimani Vidal RB 293
16 87 Isaiah Davis RB 303
16 88 AJ Dillon RB 306
17 89 Alexander Mattison RB 309
17 90 Samaje Perine RB 310
17 91 Cordarrelle Patterson RB 336
17 92 Cam Akers RB 343
17 93 Tyler Goodson RB 345
17 94 Sincere McCormick RB 348
17 95 Antonio Gibson RB 349
17 96 Gus Edwards RB 350
18 97 Chris Brooks RB 352
18 98 Jeremy McNichols RB 353
18 99 Dameon Pierce RB 354
18 100 Audric Estime RB 355
18 101 Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB 360
18 102 Ameer Abdullah RB 362
18 103 Ty Chandler RB 368
18 104 Dylan Laube RB 372
18 105 Zamir White RB 375
18 106 Raheim Sanders RB 378
18 107 Trey Sermon RB 380
18 108 Jamaal Williams RB 387
18 109 Michael Carter RB 389
18 110 Emari Demercado RB 391
18 111 Donovan Edwards RB 394
18 112 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB 398

 

Fantasy Football Running Back Player Outlooks

Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is coming off a historically great year in which he topped 2,000 rushing yards in only 16 games. The reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year totaled 345 rushes in the regular season, adding another 91 through four postseason games. One can't blame the Eagles for riding the hot hand, as he averaged 5.8 yards per carry behind a talented offensive line. He tacked on 33 catches for 278 yards and a pair of TDs as well. Now 28 years old, Barkley has averaged 369 touches over the last three seasons when you include the '24 playoff run.

We're drafting him near the top of the first round with the hopes that endurance holds and the same unstoppable formula plays out. But it would be irresponsible to overlook the workload concerns, even if the team is largely returning the same roster. Alas, most players have a downside to be aware of, so don't overthink yourself into knots given Barkley's elite, proven blueprint for success.

- Nick Mariano

Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is healthy after a year largely lost to bilateral Achilles tendinitis and then a PCL injury to his right knee. He averaged just four yards per carry and under four yards per catch (3.8) for the first time in his career, no matter the sample size. CMC also failed to score a touchdown on his 65 total touches. The 29-year-old has now missed over half of the season in three of his last five campaigns, but the healthy 2022 and '23 were stellar (especially after the SF trade).

Last year may have been a wash, but the previous season supplied a career-best 21 total TDs with over 2,000 yards from scrimmage. Still on the right side of 30, McCaffrey is likely defined as the boom-bust pick of 2025 fantasy football drafts. Many fantasy managers stuck near the back of the first round will grab CMC with the hopes of getting a discount on a top player, as the 49ers hope the entire offense can enjoy better health.

- Nick Mariano

De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane had an intriguing sophomore NFL campaign, turning 203 carries into 907 yards and six scores while also effectively serving as a starting wide receiver. His 78 catches were only 10 behind the team leader, Jonnu Smith, with Achane scoring another six TDs through the air with 592 yards. That receiving total led all RBs, yet he only registered one drop. He was a constant safety valve for an offense that greatly struggled to push the ball downfield, especially in the five games quarterbacked by Tyler Huntley. Achane was the PPR RB2 with a 22.6 per-game point tally in the 11 games with Tua Tagovailoa, logging 26 more catches than any other RB in that timespan.

Injuries can always strike, but the 2025 Dolphins are extremely likely to be healthier and more potent than last year's squad, which only tallied 34 total offensive touchdowns. Worries around Achane's receiving volume can be offset by an increased team scoring environment and Smith's target share being traded to Pittsburgh, though PPR formats give the versatile back another avenue to success as an early second-round pick, which mirrors our site rank.

- Nick Mariano

RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos selected R.J. Harvey in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. It was a bit of a surprise as he was seen as an underrated prospect entering the NFL Draft and was not expected to get second-round draft capital. However, Broncos head coach Sean Payton clearly saw something he liked. Harvey now joins Reggie Bush, Mark Ingram II, and Alvin Kamara as the only backs Payton has selected in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. This list certainly puts Harvey in good company.

Ultimately, it doesn't guarantee anything as Harvey will need to produce with the touches he's given. Still, Denver has one of the best run-blocking offensive lines in the league and has been looking for a running back upgrade this offseason. The team has seemingly pegged Harvey as their man. He has good burst, vision, and hardly goes down on first contact. Harvey has everything needed to be the next great fantasy running back in Payton's offense. Despite the team's addition of veteran J.K. Dobbins, gamers should feel comfortable using a mid-round pick to select Harvey in their drafts.

- Dave Ventresca



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