Second-year running backs like Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs have vaulted to first-round picks in 2024, and De’Von Achane is the RB12 in FantasyPros’ expert consensus rankings (ECR). But let’s look at some other fantasy football draft targets at running back that could make an impact in Year 2 of their career. Here are a few fantasy football draft targets at the running back position.
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Fantasy Football Draft Targets
Here’s a look at eight second-year running backs to target in fantasy football drafts, broken into different categories based on their 2024 outlook.
Fantasy managers got ahead of themselves with Zach Charbonnet’s hype in 2023. But, in 2024, we can look at Charbonnet with a fresh set of eyes and appreciate him for what he is — a backup RB who would step into a lead-back role if Kenneth Walker went down with an injury. It’s difficult for Charbonnet to offer standalone value because of the depth of Seattle’s receiving corps and Seattle’s limited rushing attempts. Under a new coaching regime, they could see an uptick in rush attempts but expect Walker to remain the top dog and Charbonnet to only offer handcuff value.
Technically speaking, Kendre Miller isn’t a handcuff. I’m admittedly reaching on this one. But, Jamaal Williams was uninspiring last season and Miller could challenge him for the backup role. Miller showed promise in Week 18 with 13 carries for 73 yards and one rushing touchdown. Training camp will be critical for Miller. He could have opportunities in a handcuff scenario.
I’ve mentioned Keaton Mitchell before as a player who could offer tremendous value at a discounted price in 2024. Coming off a torn ACL, Mitchell may begin the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Mitchell is currently RB57 in FantasyPros’ ECR and is trending towards a last-round draft pick. Mitchell popped in his rookie season, averaging 8.43 yards per carry in 2023. He had PFF’s second-highest running back grade. Mitchell is the perfect late-round flier who could offer stand-alone value as a change of pace back and has league-winning upside if Derrick Henry were to suffer an injury.
Deuce Vaughn could potentially transition to receiver. He offers little value in the Dallas backfield but is intriguing if the Cowboys use him in the slot. The Cowboys have no true WR3 and Brandin Cooks struggled as the WR2 last season. Vaughn’s path to success could be through the air.
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