Fantasy drafts are already starting to take place, and no position is more important to hit on than running backs. If you're going to have a successful season, you are going to have to hit on a few sleeper running backs. These are five of the top sleeper running backs for the 2026 fantasy football season.
TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots
Henderson has seen his value slip since being drafted, despite an impressive stretch last season when he flashed his massive upside. The issue is that Rhamondre Stevenson returned after missing time to take back over as the RB1 in New England, and we have no reason to expect he's going to fade away in 2026.
However, we have seen a similar situation with Mike Vrabel in the past that gives us hope. Despite having massive upside, Derrick Henry didn't come on strong until the back half of his rookie season when Vrabel coached him on the Titans, before making significant jumps in years 2, 3, 4, and 5. We could see something similar play out in New England because eventually, like Henry, Henderson will become undeniable.
Chris Rodriguez Jr, Jacksonville Jaguars
