Fantasy Football Draft Targets: Bijan Robinson, Breece Hall, Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs

Trying to predict the ups and downs of running backs during free agency is more of a ruse than a science. The way to win when diving into running backs is by categorizing players and refining those groups as you get closer and closer to the season.

When evaluating running backs, there are the “Worth the Price” players, of which there are a limited few, the “On-Paper Winners” and then the “One Thing Away” players. Let’s dive into each category.

Must-Have Running Backs

Worth the Price

Let’s keep it short and sweet for this group. You’re probably thinking, ‘Well, duh!’ These four running backs are hot commodities and will likely be gone before the end of the second round in single-quarterback leagues. You might disagree with my rankings but these are the only running backs worth the early draft capital it will require to roster them in 2024. Why? They’re efficient rushers with high involvement as receivers out of the backfield. Plus, except for Jahmyr Gibbs, they’re workhorses who won’t be sharing the workload with another significant player. Gibbs earns his spot here because he showed promising trends towards the end of the season and had impressive efficiency metrics, like ranking second in most yards per carry after contact.