Top Fantasy Football RBs 2025 (Pre-NFL Draft Rankings)

Top 5 Fantasy Football RBs 2025

What’s up guys! We’ve got an early but juicy breakdown today: the Top 5 Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2025, pre-NFL Draft edition. If you’re trying to crush your league early, you’re in the right place. From sneaky values to breakout stars, we’re diving deep into fantasy football RB rankings 2025 with insight, stats, and straight-up bold predictions.

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🏆 Top 5 Fantasy Football Running Backs for 2025 (Pre-Draft)

⚠️ This is an open conversation, not just a list. We’re going deep on potential, opportunity, and situations — not just what the “sheep” rankings say.

RB1: Bijan Robinson – Atlanta Falcons

Why Bijan?
Ultra-durable. Game-changing. Explosive. Bijan Robinson is the full package, and he’s finally being used like a true workhorse. We’re talking:

• 304 attempts

• Over 1,400 rushing yards

• 14 touchdowns

💡 No committee here. Tyler Allgeier is not a threat. Expect Bijan to dominate again in 2025. He is the safest and most complete back in 2025 fantasy football. Druable and no competition is a must draft when looking at the running back position. He has to be the first RB off the board.

RB2: Saquon Barkley – Philadelphia Eagles

Yes, he’s on a new team, but Squan is still Squan.

• High volume runner

• Goal-line machine

• Dual threat in the passing game

🎯 Caution: Super Bowl hangover and some minor regression is possible. But if he stays healthy, he’s still top-5 material. I definelty see a decline in 2025. The big question is, how big of a decline?

RB3: Ashton Jeanty – 2025 NFL Draft Prospect

Calling it now: Ashton Jeanty is going to be the RB1 wherever he lands.

• 2,600 rushing yards in 2024

• 29 touchdowns

• 374 attempts

🔥 The man’s a beast. If a team gives him the volume, Jeanty has league-winning upside.

⛔ “Committee-backfield” beware — but if Jeanty lands with the Broncos, Bears, or Raiders? Watch out. There is rumour that he may end up on the Jets. This would be the worst possible landing spot, as the coach has stated they want to run a committee and they already have Breece Hall.

RB4: Jahmyr Gibbs – Detroit Lions

Here’s where it gets wild.

Did you know? In Weeks 16–18 (no David Montgomery), Gibbs went OFF:

• 64 carries

• 365 yards

• 5 touchdowns

• 98 total fantasy points over 3 games

🧠 Compare that to 58 points in the 3 games with Montgomery.
Bottom line: Gibbs is easily RB1 material if Montgomery is sidelined again. Gibbs eats either way.

💥 Coaches need to unleash the beast — every touch from Montgomery is stealing explosive plays from Gibbs. Period.

RB5: Kyren Williams – Los Angeles Rams

Sleeper? Nope. Stud.

• 316 attempts (3rd most in the NFL)

• 1,299 rushing yards

• 14 touchdowns

Yet somehow, he’s being ranked 13th by consensus. Madness.

✅ Why Kyren should be top-5:

• Rams offense is only getting better

• Just added Davante Adams to stretch the field

• No real threat behind him (Corum isn’t it)

🔒 He’s in a contract year — motivated + opportunity = fantasy gold.

Honorable Mentions & Deep Thoughts

Omari and Hampton (Draft Prospect)

Currently sitting at RB31 on consensus rankings but has real workhorse potential. Watch his draft landing spot closely — he could crack the top 10 RBs in the right offense.

Other Names to Watch

• De’Von Achane – Explosive but could be in a committee again

• Josh Jacobs – Unsure usage in 2025

• Jonathan Taylor – Bounce back possible, but still a question mark

Final Thoughts – Fantasy Football RB Rankings 2025 (Pre-Draft Vlog Summary)

This is more than just a list — it’s a conversation about opportunity, upside, and draft value. Don’t draft based on sheep rankings. Draft based on strategy.

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