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RotoBaller's updated 2025 fantasy football running back draft rankings for August. Use our RB fantasy football rankings and rankings tiers to dominate your 2025 drafts.
Fantasy football season is drawing closer, and we're in the thick of draft season. Nailing your picks at running back is key to winning a title, so we're here to assist your draft-day efforts! In our updated 2025 fantasy football running back draft rankings below, you can see where key ball carriers like Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, Joe Mixon, J.K. Dobbins, TreVeyon Henderson, Bhayshul Tuten, and more stand, among all other RB options.
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Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Running Back Draft Rankings
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 3 |
| 1 | 3 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 5 |
| 1 | 4 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | 6 |
| 1 | 5 | Derrick Henry | RB | 9 |
| 1 | 6 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | 13 |
| 2 | 7 | De'Von Achane | RB | 15 |
| 2 | 8 | Chase Brown | RB | 18 |
| 2 | 9 | Bucky Irving | RB | 19 |
| 3 | 10 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 21 |
| 3 | 11 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 22 |
| 3 | 12 | James Cook | RB | 28 |
| 3 | 13 | Omarion Hampton | RB | 29 |
| 3 | 14 | Kyren Williams | RB | 33 |
| 3 | 15 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 36 |
| 3 | 16 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 44 |
| 3 | 17 | Breece Hall | RB | 45 |
| 4 | 18 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 51 |
| 4 | 19 | James Conner | RB | 54 |
| 4 | 20 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 57 |
| 4 | 21 | David Montgomery | RB | 61 |
| 4 | 22 | Tony Pollard | RB | 63 |
| 5 | 23 | RJ Harvey | RB | 64 |
| 5 | 24 | Aaron Jones | RB | 69 |
| 5 | 25 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 71 |
| 5 | 26 | Jordan Mason | RB | 77 |
| 5 | 27 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 78 |
| 5 | 28 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 82 |
| 5 | 29 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 85 |
| 5 | 30 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | 93 |
| 5 | 31 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 95 |
| 5 | 32 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 98 |
| 5 | 33 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 107 |
| 5 | 34 | Cam Skattebo | RB | 117 |
| 5 | 35 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 121 |
| 6 | 36 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 123 |
| 6 | 37 | Javonte Williams | RB | 128 |
| 6 | 38 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 130 |
| 6 | 39 | Braelon Allen | RB | 131 |
| 6 | 40 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 132 |
| 6 | 41 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | 133 |
| 6 | 42 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 135 |
| 6 | 43 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 136 |
| 6 | 44 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 137 |
| 6 | 45 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 138 |
| 7 | 46 | Joe Mixon | RB | 139 |
| 7 | 47 | Trey Benson | RB | 144 |
| 7 | 48 | Rachaad White | RB | 145 |
| 7 | 49 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 146 |
| 7 | 50 | Dylan Sampson | RB | 148 |
| 7 | 51 | Ray Davis | RB | 155 |
| 7 | 52 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 156 |
| 7 | 53 | Nick Chubb | RB | 164 |
| 7 | 54 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 166 |
| 7 | 55 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 172 |
| 7 | 56 | Najee Harris | RB | 174 |
| 7 | 57 | Will Shipley | RB | 178 |
| 7 | 58 | Jerome Ford | RB | 182 |
| 7 | 59 | Blake Corum | RB | 185 |
| 7 | 60 | Woody Marks | RB | 191 |
| 8 | 61 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 196 |
| 8 | 62 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 203 |
| 8 | 63 | Jarquez Hunter | RB | 206 |
| 8 | 64 | DJ Giddens | RB | 210 |
| 8 | 65 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 211 |
| 8 | 66 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 220 |
| 8 | 67 | Miles Sanders | RB | 221 |
| 8 | 68 | Justice Hill | RB | 227 |
| 8 | 69 | Tahj Brooks | RB | 241 |
| 8 | 70 | Jordan James | RB | 246 |
| 8 | 71 | Sean Tucker | RB | 248 |
| 8 | 72 | AJ Dillon | RB | 251 |
| 8 | 73 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 265 |
| 8 | 74 | Devin Neal | RB | 266 |
| 8 | 75 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 269 |
| 9 | 76 | Brashard Smith | RB | 272 |
| 9 | 77 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 275 |
| 9 | 78 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 277 |
| 9 | 79 | Trevor Etienne | RB | 282 |
| 9 | 80 | Elijah Mitchell | RB | 283 |
| 9 | 81 | Kendre Miller | RB | 285 |
| 9 | 82 | MarShawn Lloyd | RB | 286 |
| 9 | 83 | Samaje Perine | RB | 292 |
| 9 | 84 | Ty Johnson | RB | 295 |
| 9 | 85 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 298 |
| 9 | 86 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 302 |
| 9 | 87 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 310 |
| 9 | 88 | Devin Singletary | RB | 312 |
| 9 | 89 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 314 |
| 9 | 90 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 327 |
| 10 | 91 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 358 |
| 10 | 92 | Cam Akers | RB | 359 |
| 10 | 93 | Audric Estime | RB | 361 |
| 10 | 94 | Sincere McCormick | RB | 367 |
| 10 | 95 | Raheim Sanders | RB | 368 |
| 10 | 96 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 369 |
| 10 | 97 | Chris Brooks | RB | 376 |
| 10 | 98 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 379 |
| 10 | 99 | Ty Chandler | RB | 382 |
| 10 | 100 | Gus Edwards | RB | 384 |
| 10 | 101 | Zamir White | RB | 387 |
| 10 | 102 | Trey Sermon | RB | 391 |
| 10 | 103 | Emari Demercado | RB | 402 |
| 10 | 104 | Jamaal Williams | RB | 403 |
| 10 | 105 | Michael Carter | RB | 410 |
| 10 | 106 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | 411 |
| 10 | 107 | Phil Mafah | RB | 412 |
| 10 | 108 | Dylan Laube | RB | 413 |
| 10 | 109 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 414 |
Recent Fantasy Football Running Back News
Joe Mixon, Houston Texans
KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson thinks that Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) will start the regular season on the Non-Football Injury list, which would keep him out for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams and three more games. Wilson also says that it's been a "tough and complicated rehabbing" for Mixon. The 29-year-old was never a lock to be ready for Week 1, and now it looks more likely than not that he will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the year.
He has missed all of training camp and the preseason with an ankle/foot injury. Mixon proved to be a workhorse in 2024 in his first year with the team, with 1,325 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns in 14 regular-season games, but his fantasy value will take a big hit now that it looks like he won't be ready. This could be a committee approach without Mixon with Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce, and rookie Woody Marks.
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that it makes sense for the San Francisco 49ers to lean on running back Christian McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle in the passing game early this season. Barrows also added that if McCaffrey is "not back to his 2023 form, he's pretty close to it." McCaffrey helped many fantasy managers win championships in 2023, when he ran for a career-high and league-high 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns on 272 carries while also catching 67 passes for 564 yards and another seven scores in 16 regular-season starts.
Unfortunately, CMC got a late start to his 2024 season due to Achilles tendinitis and also injured his knee late in the year. He ultimately played only four games and didn't look like his All-Pro self. McCaffrey is no longer in play for No. 1 overall in fantasy drafts, and although he's ranked fifth among RBs at RotoBaller, he's the biggest risk/reward RB.
Najee Harris, Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) returned to practice in a limited capacity Monday, working on the side while remaining on the NFL's Non-Football Injury list. The veteran signed with the Chargers this offseason after topping 1,000 rushing yards in each of his four seasons with the Steelers. However, Harris' role is now in question with rookie Omarion Hampton emerging as the likely lead back. Until Harris is fully cleared, fantasy managers should treat him as Hampton's handcuff rather than a standalone option.
Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle, heel) is "trending positively," according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and the team is hopeful and optimistic that he can play in Friday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Blue suffered a bone bruise in his heel on Aug. 7 and has not played since, although it looks like he should at least return to practice this week, which would put him in line to be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4.
The 21-year-old was gaining steam and impressing the coaching staff at training camp before his heel injury while working with the first-team offense. His injury killed some of his momentum, although Blue could still have a key role in Dallas' backfield early on in 2025 alongside Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. He's worth a late-round flier in deep PPR fantasy leagues.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders
Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 46 yards on 11 carries and added two receptions for no gain against the Bengals. Croskey-Merritt, more commonly known as "Bill", followed the hole that was beautifully created by the Washington offensive line and tight end John Bates before showing off his explosiveness in the open field to finish for a 27-yard touchdown. He was mostly stuffed on the rest of his carries as the game went on, and as Washington's reserve offensive lineman came into the game.
His stock is on the rise, however, with the recent news surrounding Brian Robinson's future in Washington. The glowing reports coming out of training camp point to Croskey-Merritt having a sizable role in Washington's backfield this season.
While Croskey-Merritt is the most dynamic runner on the team, veterans like Austin Ekeler, Chris Rodriguez, and possibly Jeremy McNichols are well-regarded with the coaching staff as well and will likely form a committee in the short term. Attached to Jayden Daniels and an offense that should score plenty of points, he is a great upside bet to make in your drafts.
Woody Marks, Houston Texans
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans likes what he is seeing from the running back room with Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) still on the Non-Football Injury list during training camp. Ryans specifically praised veteran Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks on Saturday in the second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Marks had seven carries for a team-high 40 rushing yards on Saturday in the 20-3 win, and his fantasy stock is rising now that it's looking like Mixon could miss the first four games of the regular season.
However, even if Mixon misses time, the 24-year-old rookie will be part of a committee backfield approach, most likely, having to share touches with Chubb and Dameon Pierce. The most likely scenario is that Marks makes his mark in a passing-down role, which could make him worth a late-round flier for RB depth in PPR formats.
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