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2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Running Back Rankings: Jahmyr Gibbs, Kenneth Walker, Omarion Hampton, De'Von Achane, Chuba Hubbard, more

De'Von Achane - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Picks, Injury News

RotoBaller's 2025 fantasy football best ball running back rankings and tiers. These post-NFL Draft RB best ball rankings are for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, and more.

After a few down years from the running back position, there were several big-time spike-week ball carriers in 2024. Hopefully, that trend continues as we look ahead to our 2025 fantasy football best ball running back rankings. Identifying the right running back picks throughout your draft is key, so use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more.

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Two of RotoBaller's lead fantasy football analysts -- Phil Clark and Nick Mariano -- have put together their consensus staff rankings, which will be updated regularly through the start of the 2025 fantasy football offseason. Let's see where Jahmyr Gibbs, Kenneth Walker III, Omarion Hampton, De'Von Achane, Chuba Hubbard, and more stand.

Editor's Note: Stay on top of your draft prep with RotoBaller’s fantasy football rankings, featuring expert analysis, ADPs, and draft insights for both PPR and non-PPR leagues.

 

2025 Best Ball Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football

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1 1 Saquon Barkley RB 3
1 2 Bijan Robinson RB 4
1 3 Jahmyr Gibbs RB 6
1 4 Derrick Henry RB 12
1 5 Ashton Jeanty RB 14
1 6 Christian McCaffrey RB 15
2 7 De'Von Achane RB 16
2 8 Jonathan Taylor RB 17
2 9 Bucky Irving RB 20
3 10 Josh Jacobs RB 22
3 11 Kyren Williams RB 24
3 12 Chase Brown RB 30
3 13 Breece Hall RB 34
3 14 James Cook RB 35
3 15 Kenneth Walker III RB 41
3 16 Joe Mixon RB 42
3 17 Chuba Hubbard RB 46
4 18 Alvin Kamara RB 52
4 19 Omarion Hampton RB 54
4 20 James Conner RB 56
4 21 David Montgomery RB 59
4 22 TreVeyon Henderson RB 67
5 23 Aaron Jones RB 72
5 24 Tony Pollard RB 74
5 25 D'Andre Swift RB 75
5 26 Quinshon Judkins RB 76
5 27 Isiah Pacheco RB 78
5 28 Jaylen Warren RB 82
5 29 RJ Harvey RB 84
5 30 Brian Robinson Jr. RB 86
5 31 Najee Harris RB 100
5 32 Kaleb Johnson RB 106
5 33 Zach Charbonnet RB 107
6 34 Cam Skattebo RB 109
6 35 Rhamondre Stevenson RB 110
6 36 Travis Etienne Jr. RB 114
6 37 Rachaad White RB 119
6 38 Javonte Williams RB 121
6 39 Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB 124
6 40 Jordan Mason RB 128
6 41 Tyjae Spears RB 130
6 42 Bhayshul Tuten RB 136
6 43 Austin Ekeler RB 138
7 44 Tank Bigsby RB 139
7 45 Tyler Allgeier RB 144
7 46 Trey Benson RB 145
7 47 Jaydon Blue RB 153
7 48 Isaac Guerendo RB 157
7 49 Ray Davis RB 160
7 50 Rico Dowdle RB 166
7 51 Jaylen Wright RB 170
7 52 Blake Corum RB 171
7 53 Braelon Allen RB 174
7 54 Jerome Ford RB 181
7 55 J.K. Dobbins RB 183
8 56 MarShawn Lloyd RB 186
8 57 DJ Giddens RB 187
8 58 Nick Chubb RB 192
8 59 Roschon Johnson RB 194
8 60 Raheem Mostert RB 197
8 61 Dylan Sampson RB 198
8 62 Justice Hill RB 200
8 63 Woody Marks RB 203
8 64 Jaleel McLaughlin RB 206
8 65 Kareem Hunt RB 207
8 66 Audric Estime RB 208
8 67 Brashard Smith RB 212
8 68 Jordan James RB 214
8 69 Ollie Gordon II RB 215
8 70 Cam Akers RB 217
9 71 Trevor Etienne RB 222
9 72 Devin Neal RB 223
9 73 Devin Singletary RB 227
9 74 Will Shipley RB 236
9 75 Samaje Perine RB 237
9 76 Gus Edwards RB 238
9 77 Kendre Miller RB 245
9 78 Jarquez Hunter RB 249
9 79 Khalil Herbert RB 252
9 80 Donovan Edwards RB 253
9 81 Zack Moss RB 255
9 82 Miles Sanders RB 257
9 83 Kenneth Gainwell RB 259
9 84 Alexander Mattison RB 262
9 85 Kyle Monangai RB 271
10 86 Ty Johnson RB 275
10 87 Isaiah Davis RB 279
10 88 Kalel Mullings RB 284
10 89 Elijah Mitchell RB 290
10 90 Emari Demercado RB 292
10 91 Antonio Gibson RB 294
10 92 Ameer Abdullah RB 300
10 93 Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB 303
10 94 D'Ernest Johnson RB 306
10 95 Damien Martinez RB 307
10 96 Sean Tucker RB 310
10 97 Tahj Brooks RB 311
10 98 Keaton Mitchell RB 313
10 99 Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB 316
10 100 Dameon Pierce RB 319
10 101 Raheim Sanders RB 325
10 102 AJ Dillon RB 332
10 103 Phil Mafah RB 334
10 104 Frank Gore Jr. RB 335
10 105 Zamir White RB 337
10 106 Emanuel Wilson RB 343
10 107 Craig Reynolds RB 344
10 108 LeQuint Allen RB 346
10 109 Cordarrelle Patterson RB 348
10 110 Israel Abanikanda RB 349
11 111 Kimani Vidal RB 351
11 112 Michael Carter RB 352
11 113 Trey Sermon RB 353
11 114 Pierre Strong Jr. RB 355
11 115 Sincere McCormick RB 359
11 116 Rasheen Ali RB 364
11 117 Ronnie Rivers RB 365
11 118 Jeremy McNichols RB 366
11 119 Jamaal Williams RB 367
11 120 D'Onta Foreman RB 368
11 121 Jeff Wilson Jr. RB 374
11 122 Dalvin Cook RB 375
11 123 Ty Chandler RB 376
11 124 Royce Freeman RB 378
11 125 Dylan Laube RB 380

 

Fantasy Football Running Back Player Outlooks

Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks

2024 was a disappointing season for Kenneth Walker III. He posted career lows in rushing yards, yards per carry, and rushing touchdowns. Most of this can be explained by the fact that he missed six games nursing various injuries. One positive takeaway from Walker's 2024 was that his receiving usage saw a big boost. He posted career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. This was an encouraging development given his perceived lack of ability as a pass catcher.

While Walker's 2024 rushing totals weren't great, he continued to post strong advanced metrics. Among 46 backs with 100+ carries, Walker finished third in PFF's elusive rating and ninth in missed tackles forced. Seattle also hired Klint Kubiak this offseason as their new offensive coordinator. He brings a rushing scheme where highly talented backs have consistently thrived throughout the years. Perhaps the addition of Kubiak is what can finally unlock the next level of Walker's game.

While there are some concerns given Walker's injuries, Seattle's offensive line, and the addition of Sam Darnold as quarterback, Kubiak's system has proven it can get the most out of talented backs. Walker certainly fits the bill. Playing for a new contract, Walker could be in line for a career year. He is a fine RB2 target in all fantasy drafts.

- Dave Ventresca

Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers drafted rookie running back Omarion Hampton with the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hampton was seen as one of the top rushers available in the NFL Draft, and there were murmurs that some teams had him neck and neck with Ashton Jeanty for RB1 of the class. With head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman deploying a run-heavy offense, Los Angeles is a fantastic landing spot for the rookie.

The Chargers did sign former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal this offseason. He should open the season as the starter and may present a roadblock toward immediate production for Hampton. While Harris did not live up to the hype as a first-round pick, he is not as bad a player as some think.

However, Hampton is a much better player, and Harris will not stand in the way of him taking over this backfield. An RB1 finish might be a tough ask since Hampton will likely be stuck in a committee right out of the gates. But by season's end, Hampton should be fully in control of this backfield. He makes for a fine RB2 target in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts.

- Dave Ventresca

Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers

Chuba Hubbard remains positioned to build upon the career-best results he delivered while flourishing as the Panthers' primary running back in 2024. Hubbard vaulted to eighth in rushing yards (1,195/79.7 per game) and 11th in attempts (250/16.7 per game) while generating 10 touchdowns and establishing career highs in each category. He also finished third in rush yards over expected (282) per Next Gen Stats, and seventh in explosive yards (337) according to Fantasy Points Data.

Hubbard also finished among the top five in carries (234/18.0 per game), rushing yards (1,117/85.9 per game), and yards after contact (696) from Weeks 3-16, while rising to eighth in points per game (17.6) during that span. Jonathon Brooks will be sidelined throughout the 2025 season as he recovers from his second torn ACL. However, the Panthers' depth chart has been bolstered by the addition of former Cowboy Rico Dowdle and the selection of Trevor Etienne during Round 4 of April's NFL Draft (114th overall).

Dowdle and Etienne should not threaten Hubbard's lead back role and will compete for touches as the Panthers' RB2. Hubbard should minimally supply fantasy managers with high-end RB2 production and could reach RB1 territory while functioning in an improving Carolina offense. That makes him a viable back to target, as he's undervalued in all formats.

- Phil Clark

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