Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Backs 2025 (RB Rankings You Can Trust)

The Top 10 Fantasy Football RBs 2025

Fantasy Football 2025 is here, and that means it’s time to dive into the Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Backs — non-consensus style. These aren’t safe, recycled rankings. This is a bold prediction list based on how these RBs will actually finish, not just where they’re drafted.

Let’s break down the true RB1 contenders for your fantasy leagues — with stats, upside, strategy, and clear reasoning. No fluff. Let’s get into it.

Top 10 Fantasy RBs 2025

1. Bijan Robinson
2. Ashton Jeanty
3. Jahmyr Gibbs
4. Saquon Barkley
5. Kyren Williams
6. Derrick Henry
7. Chase Brown
8. RJ Harvey
9. Kaleb Johnson
10. Omarion Hampton

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Fantasy Football RB Rankings 2025 (Top 10 List)

10. Omarion Hampton — RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

• ADP: Round 3–4

• Sheep Ranking: RB19

• Stats:

  • 5.9 YPC

  • 15 TDs

  • 38 Receptions

  • 1,600+ total yards

• Measurables: 6’0”, 220 lbs, 4.46 speed

🔥 Why He’ll Finish Top 10: Hampton is a violent, downhill runner with elite burst and great contact balance. The only thing keeping him from the top 5? Najee Harris — the veteran is still lingering but on a one-year deal. Hampton is the future in Pittsburgh, and he runs like it.

💡 Draft Strategy: Target as your RB3 in Round 3 or 4 of robust RB builds. He has a ton of ceiling, but the Chargers have to use him as the 3-down back for max ceiling.

9. Kaleb Johnson — RB, Iowa

• ADP: Round 5

• Sheep Ranking: RB28

• Stats:

  • 6.4 YPC

  • 1,500+ rushing yards

  • 21 TDs

  • 27 Receptions

• Measurables: 6’1”, 224 lbs, 4.57 speed

🔥 Why He’ll Finish Top 10: With Najee Harris gone, Kaleb slides into the clear RB1 spot in Pittsburgh. He’s a violent, smart runner with elite patience and footwork. He’s also been praised directly by Tomlin as a “pro-ready” back.

💡 Draft Strategy: One of the best value RBs in fantasy this year. Snag in Round 5 as your RB3 or flex. He has easy top 10 potential and there is no competition to steal away from that workload here.

8. RJ Harvey — RB, Denver Broncos

• ADP: Round 3–4

• Stats:

  • 4.4 speed

  • 205 lbs

  • Elite lateral agility and pass-catching

  • 1,200+ total yards in college

🔥 Why He’ll Finish Top 10: Harvey has electric lateral movement and elite tackle-breaking ability. Even with Dobbins in the backfield, Harvey’s talent is too good to keep off the field. Think Alvin Kamara with a chip on his shoulder.

💡 Draft Strategy: Grab Harvey as your RB2/3. Massive upside with flex value early. He is set to beast out and make some waves in the fantasy football world this season.

7. Chase Brown — RB, Cincinnati Bengals

• ADP: Round 2–3

• Stats (2024):

  • 990 rushing yards

  • 4.3 YPC

  • 229 attempts

• Why He’s Here: Opportunity in a top-tier offense. While not the flashiest talent, he’s in a favorable position with no major competition (Moss, meh).

💡 Draft Strategy: Solid RB2 option. Doesn’t have the elite upside of rookies below him, but a safe pick.

6. Derrick Henry — RB, Baltimore Ravens

• ADP: Late Round 1

• Stats (2024):

  • 1,900 rushing yards

  • 325 carries

  • 16 TDs

  • 5.9 YPC

🔥 Why He’s Still Elite: Henry just keeps going. Despite age, he’s showing no signs of decline. The Ravens will lean on him in red zone and volume-heavy situations.

💡 Red Flag: Age 31. If 2025 is his fall-off year, you don’t want to be holding the bag. Do you want to be there when the wheels fall off?

5. Kyren Williams — RB, LA Rams

• ADP: Round 2

• Stats:

  • Top 3 in RB touches

  • 14 TDs

  • 1,300+ total yards

• Why He’ll Finish Top 5: There’s no real competition. Blake Corum and Hunter are non-factors. Kyren has heart, vision, and the work ethic to be this year’s RB breakout AGAIN.

💡 Draft Strategy: Best drafted as your RB2 in the 2nd or 3rd round.

4. Jahmyr Gibbs — RB, Detroit Lions

• ADP: Round 1

• Stats:

  • 1,200+ total yards

  • 16 TDs

  • 64 carries over final 3 games of 2024

• Why Not Higher?: Montgomery is still there and likely to siphon 200+ touches and 10+ TDs. Still, Gibbs is special — if Monty goes down, Gibbs could be the RB1 overall.

💡 Draft Strategy: High-ceiling RB1. Just know Monty caps him unless injured.

3. Saquon Barkley — RB, Philadelphia Eagles

• ADP: Round 1

• Stats:

  • 2,005 rushing yards

  • 345 carries

  • 13 TDs

  • 5.8 YPC

• Why He’s Risky: Regression and injury are likely after a career season. Also, beware the Super Bowl hangover and goal-line vultures (Hurts + the tush push).

💡 Caution: Proceed with caution. Talent is top 3. But he’s not in many of my personal lineups.

2. Ashton Jeanty — RB, Las Vegas Raiders

• ADP: Round 1

• Stats:

  • 2,600 yards

  • 7.0 YPC

  • 4.4 speed

• Why He’s a Top 2 RB: Jeanty is the most complete back in the draft. Elite burst, receiving skills, goal-line power, and zero backfield competition.

💡 Draft Strategy: Draft confidently as your RB1. Could easily finish RB1 overall.

1. Bijan Robinson — RB, Atlanta Falcons

• ADP: 1.01

• Stats (2024):

  • 1,400 yards

  • 4.8 YPC

  • 300+ touches

• Why He’s #1: The clearest workhorse in the league. The Tyler Algeier shadow is gone. Bijan is the focal point of this offense under a new OC.

💡 Draft Strategy: If you have the 1.01, smash Bijan. Floor is top 5. Ceiling is league-winner.

RB Draft Strategy for 2025

✅ Go Top-Heavy RB:
Running back dries up FAST after Round 5. Avoid the trap of late-round dart throws like Swift, Javonte, or Conner. Secure 2–3 of the top 10 RBs above.

✅ Fade the “Sheep” Rankings:
Consensus sites still push aging backs and RBBCs (e.g., Swift, James Cook). Think long-term, upside, youth, and a clear path to volume.

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💡 Final Word

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