One of the most valuable investments you can make in your fantasy drafts is in rookie running backs. If you can identify potential breakout stars, whether they be Week 1 starters or bench stashes, you can strike gold. These are our re-draft rookie running back rankings for the 2026 fantasy football season.
1. Jeremiyah Love, Arizona Cardinals
Love is the unquestioned top rookie running back in this class. Even with a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 1 of the preseason, he is being selected as a high-end RB2.
2. Jadarian Price, Seattle Seahawks
Despite being a 2026 NFL Draft first-round pick to the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, who are projected to be one of the most run-heavy offenses in the league, he's still only being drafted as an RB3. He's an absolute steal going that late.
