Finding the right fantasy football RB sleepers and breakout running backs can be the key to dominating your draft and winning your league. That’s why our collection of Featured Pros experts has put together this list of undervalued backs and potential league-winners for the 2025 season. From late-round steals who could deliver RB2 production to breakout running backs ready to become every-week starters, these expert picks are based on in-depth analysis of training camp buzz, preseason performance, and advanced stats. Whether you’re searching for fantasy football sleepers at RB, hunting for upside, or looking to lock in the next big breakout star, this list will give you the edge you need to build a championship roster.
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Running Back Sleepers & Breakouts in 2025
Which one player inside the top 35 of our half-PPR consensus RB rankings has the greatest return on investment potential in 2025??
Cam Skattebo (NYG)
“The easy and correct answer here is Cam Skattebo. The Giants added Cam Skattebo to the backfield via the fourth round of the NFL Draft. He should be considered the early favorite to be the team’s workhorse after Tyrone Tracy’s inconsistent rookie season and the team shelving any thought of Devin Singletary as their leading back. Skattebo was a volume monster during his final season in college and a true three-down back. He ranked 21st in yards after contact per attempt and 11th in elusive rating while also sitting inside the top ten in receiving grade and yards per route run (per PFF). It could take some time for Skattebo to wrestle 70% of the snaps away from the other players in this backfield, but it does feel like the eventual reality. Skattebo is a strong RB3/flex who could easily vault into an every-week top 15 running back.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Tank Bigsby (JAC) | Bhayshul Tuten (JAC)
“Maybe this is cheating a bit, but Tank Bigsby AND Bhayshul Tuten seem like outstanding fliers. Both currently outside the top-40 in the ECR, taking a shot on one or both of these guys to emerge in the Jacksonville backfield could prove to be wise. Liam Coen made his mark in Tampa last year as the OC, utilizing two running backs, Rashaad White and Bucky Irving, and he arrives in Jacksonville with three to choose from. Some will call for a bounce-back campaign from Travis Etienne, but the upside on both Bigsby and Tuten is too good to ignore at cost.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
“Early word out of Jaguars camp is that new head coach Liam Coen is making Tank Bigsby the focal point of the rushing attack, giving him the bulk of the first team carries. Bigsby is coming off a solid Sophomore campaign that saw him rush for 766 yards and seven touchdowns. At his current ADP (RB42), Bigsby could be the steal of fantasy drafts, especially in half and non-PPR leagues.”
– Lee Wehry (FantasyPros)
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