Dynasty Rankings, Top 50 RBs


 We’re into the new league year and have seen major movement among veterans. We’re still a bit away from the draft, where rookies will start to shake up the standings. But this is start up season. So, if you’re looking to jump into dynasty, it’s time to take stock of the players available. Below is my Top 50 Dynasty RBs, divided into seven tiers.

Tier 1:

No. 1: Bijan Robinson
No. 2: Jahmyr Gibbs
About: The top tier, for me, is these two, who both went in the same draft. Both have dominated in the past few years despite having backfield competition. Both saw their primary backfield mate leave this off-season, meaning it could lead to an even bigger role as a runner and receiver. Isiah Pacheco and Brian Robinson, Jr., feel like handcuffs. Bijan and Gibbs are the top two guys in a tier of their own.

Tier 2:

No. 3: James Cook
No. 4: De’Von Achane
No. 5: Jonathan Taylor
No. 6: Ashton Jeanty
No. 7: Breece Hall
No. 8: Ken Walker III
No. 9: Bucky Irving
No. 10: Quinshon Judkins
About: As we round out the Top 10, I have the next group of eight backs together. All of them are fairly young and are in a prime position to be the workhorse back for their team. All of them—with the exception of Judkins—are also in position to be receiving threats. Some of them are better receivers than others, but all of them can add to an offense in that way. I like the potential here for these guys and if I had any of them as my RB1 I’d feel solid. Judkins is perhaps the most borderline because of the team around him, but we saw what he can do even without a great line or supporting cast.

Tier 3:

No. 11: Saquon Barkley
No. 12: Kyren Williams
No. 13: Josh Jacobs
No. 14: Omarion Hampton
No. 15: Travis Etienne
No. 16: Chase Brown
About: These are all guys that have RB1 upside. In fact, if any finished in the Top 12 in 2026. A lot of them are older veterans. Some have had injury issues, but all figure to be major factors for their teams. And most of those teams figure to be competitive. The lone young guy here is Hampton, who we didn’t get a great look at in his rookie year. But he has massive upside and little competition. So, for now, he’s in this spot.

Tier 4:

No. 17: Christian McCaffrey
No. 18: TreVeyon Henderson
No. 19: Zach Charbonnet
No. 20: R.J. Harvey
No. 21: Javonte Williams
No. 22: Cam Skattebo
No. 23: Tyler Allegeier
About: This is a unique tier. All of these guys have some RB1 upside. It wouldn’t be a shock if any of them ended up an RB1 in a given week, or for the 2026 season. But all of them carry risks. For some, it’s injury risks (McCaffrey, Skattebo, Charbonnet). For some, it’s a question of their role (Henderson, Allgeier, Harvey). For all of them, I feel more solid if they are my RB2 and I feel like a winner if they are my RB3!

Tier 5:

No. 24: D’Andre Swift
No. 25: Derrick Henry
No. 26: Jaylen Warren
No. 27: Chuba Hubbard
No. 28: David Montgomery
No. 29: J.K. Dobbins
About: This is a tier of veterans that are solid producers. Some are aging and some have injury concerns, but all have tremendous upside. All of them figure to be the lead back for their offense in 2026. But there are some long-term questions for most of them. That should give us a little pause as dynasty players. This is a tier where, if you’re pushing for a title, you want to acquire them. If you’re not competitive, they shouldn’t be on your roster by the end of the season. All of them feel like solid fringe RB2 guys.

Tier 6:

No. 30: Kyle Monangai
No. 31: Blake Corum
No. 32: Rico Dowdle
No. 33: Woody Marks
No. 34: Tony Pollard
No. 35: Dylan Sampson
No. 36: Rhamondre Stevenson
No. 37: Bhayshul Tuten
No. 38: Kenneth Gainwell
No. 39: Bill Croskey-Merritt
About: This is a tier with plenty of upside. They are all players that will have a role—possibly a significant role—in a committee. Some of them are older veterans that still have a little left. Some of them are young players who are looking for a chance to prove themselves. All of them figure to get enough touches in their situation to be at least a deep league flex consideration. And all of them have some big, potential upside. If a guy in this group is your RB2, you’re in trouble. If they’re your RB3/4, you’re in great shape.

Tier 7:

No. 40: Rachaad White
No. 41: Jordan Mason
No. 42: Braelon Allen
No. 43: Kimani Vidal
No. 44: Tyrone Tracy
No. 45: Brian Robinson, Jr.
No. 46: Ray Davis
No. 47: Chris Rodriguez, Jr.
No. 48: Isiah Pacheco
No. 49: Alvin Kamara
No. 50: Sean Tucker
About: This is a tier of guys who should be rostered. It’s guys who could have value—even tremendous value—in any given week, but for whom the ceiling and floor are variable. These are guys that are part of a committee, serve as the backup for a workhorse primary back, or both. They have all shown flashes. They all have upside in the right situation. None of them are a reliable week-to-week running back start without some help.


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