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2025 Fantasy Football Half-PPR Running Back Rankings: (Post-NFL Draft) - Kyren Williams, Alvin Kamara, Omarion Hampton, J.K. Dobbins, Nick Chubb

Kyren Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Picks

RotoBaller's 2025 fantasy football Half-PPR running back rankings for redraft leagues. These are post-NFL Draft rankings for fantasy football RBs.

The countdown to Week 1 is on as we get closer to the start of training camp and the heart of the fantasy football draft season. To kick things off, we're back with our early 2025 fantasy football Half-PPR running back rankings for redraft leagues. Most NFL teams use a 1-2 punch at running back as the number of bellcow RBs seems to diminish each year. At RotoBaller HQ, we guide you through the RB position and rank over 100 running backs to help crush your upcoming drafts. Find out where key running backs such as Kyren Williams, Alvin Kamara, Omarion Hampton, J.K. Dobbins, D'Andre Swift, and Nick Chubb are listed in our latest rankings.  

We're cranking away all year with fantasy football content. Check out our 2025 PPR fantasy football rankings, 2025 standard (non-PPR) fantasy football rankings, 2025 best ball fantasy football rankings, 2025 dynasty fantasy football rankings, 2025 superflex 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 initial 2025 Half-PPR rankings, which will, of course, be updated regularly throughout the NFL offseason. As injuries happen and depth charts shake up, be sure to check back in.

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 Fantasy Football Half-PPR Running Back Rankings

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RB
Rank
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Name
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Rank
1 1 Saquon Barkley RB 1
1 2 Bijan Robinson RB 3
1 3 Jahmyr Gibbs RB 7
1 4 Ashton Jeanty RB 12
1 5 Derrick Henry RB 13
1 6 Christian McCaffrey RB 14
2 7 De'Von Achane RB 15
2 8 Jonathan Taylor RB 18
2 9 Josh Jacobs RB 19
3 10 Bucky Irving RB 20
3 11 Kyren Williams RB 25
3 12 Chase Brown RB 28
3 13 Breece Hall RB 34
3 14 James Cook RB 35
3 15 Joe Mixon RB 39
3 16 Kenneth Walker III RB 43
3 17 Alvin Kamara RB 48
4 18 Chuba Hubbard RB 52
4 19 David Montgomery RB 55
4 20 James Conner RB 56
4 21 Aaron Jones RB 61
4 22 Tony Pollard RB 62
5 23 Omarion Hampton RB 68
5 24 Isiah Pacheco RB 70
5 25 TreVeyon Henderson RB 71
5 26 Quinshon Judkins RB 73
5 27 Jaylen Warren RB 75
5 28 D'Andre Swift RB 77
5 29 Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB 84
5 30 Brian Robinson Jr. RB 85
5 31 RJ Harvey RB 87
5 32 Kaleb Johnson RB 88
5 33 Najee Harris RB 91
5 34 Rhamondre Stevenson RB 95
5 35 Travis Etienne Jr. RB 103
6 36 Zach Charbonnet RB 105
6 37 Jordan Mason RB 107
6 38 Tank Bigsby RB 108
6 39 Rico Dowdle RB 110
6 40 Tyjae Spears RB 111
6 41 J.K. Dobbins RB 125
6 42 Rachaad White RB 126
6 43 Javonte Williams RB 128
6 44 Cam Skattebo RB 130
6 45 Austin Ekeler RB 132
7 46 Trey Benson RB 133
7 47 Blake Corum RB 134
7 48 Tyler Allgeier RB 140
7 49 Jerome Ford RB 141
7 50 Jaylen Wright RB 143
7 51 Dylan Sampson RB 147
7 52 Ray Davis RB 153
7 53 Isaac Guerendo RB 155
7 54 Nick Chubb RB 161
7 55 Braelon Allen RB 166
7 56 MarShawn Lloyd RB 167
7 57 Kareem Hunt RB 169
7 58 Roschon Johnson RB 171
7 59 Kendre Miller RB 173
7 60 Antonio Gibson RB 177
8 61 Bhayshul Tuten RB 178
8 62 Ollie Gordon II RB 193
8 63 Devin Neal RB 200
8 64 DJ Giddens RB 202
8 65 Jaleel McLaughlin RB 209
8 66 Elijah Mitchell RB 211
8 67 Jaydon Blue RB 212
8 68 Jarquez Hunter RB 214
8 69 Justice Hill RB 217
8 70 Jordan James RB 218
8 71 Sincere McCormick RB 223
8 72 Kenneth Gainwell RB 228
8 73 Raheem Mostert RB 229
8 74 Miles Sanders RB 230
8 75 Keaton Mitchell RB 232
9 76 Audric Estime RB 233
9 77 Khalil Herbert RB 236
9 78 Devin Singletary RB 238
9 79 Kimani Vidal RB 241
9 80 Alexander Mattison RB 242
9 81 Will Shipley RB 247
9 82 Sean Tucker RB 251
9 83 Trevor Etienne RB 257
9 84 Woody Marks RB 267
9 85 Zack Moss RB 270
9 86 Ty Johnson RB 272
9 87 Kyle Monangai RB 273
9 88 Tahj Brooks RB 275
9 89 Damien Martinez RB 276
9 90 Dameon Pierce RB 280
10 91 Brashard Smith RB 283
10 92 Chris Brooks RB 290
10 93 Gus Edwards RB 296
10 94 Raheim Sanders RB 301
10 95 Ty Chandler RB 307
10 96 Cam Akers RB 308
10 97 Ameer Abdullah RB 311
10 98 Isaiah Davis RB 314
10 99 Samaje Perine RB 315
10 100 Emanuel Wilson RB 318
10 101 Jeremy McNichols RB 321
10 102 AJ Dillon RB 329
10 103 Zamir White RB 340
10 104 Phil Mafah RB 341
10 105 Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB 342
10 106 Kalel Mullings RB 347
10 107 Trey Sermon RB 349
10 108 Dylan Laube RB 351
10 109 LeQuint Allen RB 353
10 110 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB 360
11 111 Pierre Strong Jr. RB 368
11 112 Cordarrelle Patterson RB 372
11 113 Emari Demercado RB 375
11 114 Jamaal Williams RB 377
11 115 Craig Reynolds RB 379
11 116 Michael Carter RB 388
11 117 Deuce Vaughn RB 389
11 118 Donovan Edwards RB 397

 

Fantasy Football Running Back Player Outlooks

Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has been one of the more consistent fantasy options in recent years. After finishing as the RB7 in PPR formats in 2023, many fantasy managers believed another top-10 running back finish was not possible. He was set to return punts, and the Rams selected Blake Corum in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, Williams showed last year that this is firmly his backfield.

The 24-year-old ran 316 times for 1,299 yards and 14 touchdowns across 16 games. Those strong numbers helped him finish as the RB7 in PPR formats for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, Corum only saw 58 opportunities on the ground in his rookie season. Therefore, this will be Williams' backfield once again. He saw at least 18 carries in 10 of 16 games and averaged just over 17 PPR fantasy points per game.

Now, fumbles remain a huge problem for the Pro Bowl running back. He fumbled six times throughout the 2024-2025 season. But if he hangs onto the ball and doesn't turn it over as much, this is his backfield to lose. That makes him a strong RB1 option once again this year.

- Joey Pollizze

Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints

Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints started 2024 off gangbusters, rolling the Panthers and Cowboys while scoring 40-plus points over the first two weeks of the season. They were the hottest team in football, but an implosion on offense and injuries across the roster, including quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) and wide receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, ultimately spelled disaster for New Orleans. Amid the chaos, Kamara still managed to shine.

He was the overall PPR RB9 -- and better on a PPG basis (RB5) --, missing three games at the end of the year with a groin injury. 2025 will prove more challenging, though, with Carr retired and one of Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler, or rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough manning the helm. New Orleans added a solid third target in Brandin Cooks and should have a healthy Shaheed and Olave for the campaign, which is good, but could hurt the PPR value of Kamara if he's not targeted at the same rate he was with Carr.

Fortunately, he'll remain the top rusher and retain some of his volume with teammates Kendre Miller and rookie Devin Neal backing him up. Kamara can still be a great fantasy pick, but if his target share comes down and scores are hard to come by, we could see a year closer to his 2022 finish (RB16). He's RotoBaller's RB17 and No.44 overall in the rankings

- Alex Ciulla

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, which 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

D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift's prospects of avoiding formidable competition for touches within Chicago's backfield rotation had appeared tenuous entering the offseason. However, Swift is primed to operate as the Bears' lead back after the team failed to make any impactful additions at running back during free agency or the NFL Draft. Chicago made no changes to the backfield during free agency and did not address the position until they selected Kyle Monangai in Round 7 of April's NFL Draft (233rd overall).

Swift finished fourth among all backs in offensive snaps (703) during 2024, and was 10th with a career high 253 attempts (14.9 per game). He also accumulated a career best 632 yards after contact, and finished 18th in rushing yards (959/56.4 per game). Swift registered a career-low 3.8 yards per attempt, and was 47th in rush yards over expected per attempt (-0.69) according to NextGenStats, but he was also fifth in routes run (351), and 14th in targets (52/3.1 per game), and receptions (42/2.5 per game).

Swift's lead back role should be preserved, as he is cemented atop a depth chart that contains Roschon Johnson and Monangai. The Bears' offense should perform more proficiently under Ben Johnson, while Swift will benefit from offseason improvements to the offensive line. Those factors should propel Swift to production that surpasses the expectations of his ADPs in best ball leagues (87/RB30) and dynasty startup drafts (103/RB32).

--Phil Clark



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