Pre-Draft Rankings, RB


We're a couple weeks away from the 2020 NFL Draft, which means it's time to start thinking about Fantasy Football. And since there are literally no other sports right now, thinking about fantasy football seems like a nice distraction. Over the next couple weeks I'm going to be rolling out my initial rankings for the season, a Top 25 in Quarterback and Tight End, and a Top 50 in Running Back and Receiver. Today that continues with running backs.

Here is where we start getting interesting with our pre-draft rankings. I have a few rookies in here, but I'd expect their rankings to rise, or fall, and more to possibly work their way in based on the draft in a couple weeks. So we'll see how that goes as I adjust the rankings following the draft. The other challenge here is a few teams where there are some splits, and some places where there are questions. I ranked Jordan Howard (Dolphins) and Ronald Jones (Buccaneers) with the thought someone else is likely to get added to the mix. There are other players, like Devonta Freeman, who aren't signed. They aren't ranked, but that could be something that gets added into the mix, too. Elsewhere it just feels like some people can't be trusted to be The Guy yet. One of those is Damien Williams of the Chiefs. ESPN has him projected as the 11th best RB this season. It could happen, but it's hard to believe that's a lock.

In other places I've ranked based on some personal preference, or some questions. Some have Chris Carson easily in the Top 20. I don't, but not because I don't like the talent. I think he's been a good runner, but he's coming of a hip injury and I have questions about when he's ready and what he looks like. So I dropped him a bit, for now. But there's no question about my number one, which is Christian McCaffrey.

So here's the list. Agree, disagree, have thoughts? Share in the comments.

Running Backs:
1. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
2. Saquon Barkley, Giants
3. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys
4. Dalvin Cook, Vikings
5. Derrick Henry, Titans
6. Alvin Kamara, Saints
7. Leonard Fournette, Jaguars
8. Aaron Jones, Packers
9. Nick Chubb, Browns
10. Joe Mixon, Bengals
11. Kenyan Drake, Cardinals
12. Josh Jacobs, Raiders
13. Miles Sanders, Eagles
14. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
15. Devin Singletary, Bills
16. James Conner, Steelers
17. Todd Gurley, Falcons
18. Le'Veon Bell, Jets
19. Kerryon Johnson, Lions
20. David Johnson, Texans
21. Darrell Henderson, Jr., Rams
22. Raheem Mostert, 49ers
23. Marlon Mack, Colts
24. Jonathan Taylor, N/A
25. David Montgomery, Bears
26. D'Andre Swift, N/A
27. Mark Ingram, Ravens
28. Phillip Lindsay, Broncos
29. Melvin Gordon, Broncos
30. Damien Williams, Chiefs
31. Chris Carson, Seahawks
32. James White, Patriots
33. Tarik Cohen, Bears
34. J.K. Dobbins, N/A
35. Sony Michel, Patriots
36. Kareem Hunt, Browns
37. Derrius Guice, Redskins
38. Jordan Howard, Dolphins
39. Nyheim Hines, Colts
40.Justin Jackson, Chargers
41. Ronald Jones, Buccaneers
43. Latavius Murray, Saints
44. Duke Johnson, Texans
45. Clyde Edwards-Hellaire, N/A
46. Tevin Coleman, 49ers
47. Malcolm Brown, Rams
48. Dare Ogunbowale, Buccaneers
49. Alexander Mattison, Vikings
50. Jamaal Williams, Packers

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