As fantasy football owners, we are always looking for the next breakout star. There are sure to be plenty in 2026. The most important breakout stars come at the running back position. Those are your biggest league-winning stars. These are the top breakout running back candidates for the 2026 fantasy football season.
Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers
Hampton is our top breakout player of the season. He's in line to see massive volume in a run-heavy offensive attack on a team that is built to run the ball and play defense. His elite talent gives him a fantasy RB1 overall ceiling. We have him ranked as a top five overall running back this season.
We aren't concerned that Mike McDaniel claims that he's going to use all three running backs. Hampton is going to be the primary back on a near bell-cow level, and is going to dominate this year after having his rookie year stunted by injury.
Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns
