The running back position in fantasy football can be fairly volatile because of injuries, new draft picks, split backfields and more. When you can spot a consistent running back, whether that’s because of carries, yards, yards per carry or receptions, eventually that’s not going to happen. Still, that consistency makes them a fantastic target in drafts.
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Fantasy Football Consistency: Running Backs
Below are some of the most consistent running backs from both a rushing standpoint and in the passing game.
Consistent Top-Tier Performers Over Several Years
As mentioned, the running back position is volatile due to several factors, so if you can find players that remain consistent year over year, that’s a massive “win” and something you should seriously consider come draft night.
Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)
Even dating back to his time with the Titans, Derrick Henry has been a massively consistent running back for fantasy football. Since 2023, he’s finished as a top-10 running back in PPR formats (and even better in standard leagues). Last season, he was RB7 in PPR; in 2024, he was RB4.
Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)
As a rookie, despite finishing with fewer than 1,000 rushing yards, Bijan Robinson was the RB9 in PPR leagues. In 2024, he was the RB3. In 2025, he was the RB2 thanks to receptions. Robinson’s three-season average is 268 carries, 1,303 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 66 receptions, 579 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET)
The intriguing thing about Jahmyr Gibbs’ consistency, which has included at least 10 rushing touchdowns in all three seasons of his career, is that they’ve come with David Montgomery looming. Montgomery is gone, and while Isiah Pacheco is there, Gibbs should see even more work.
Kyren Williams (RB – LAR)
Since 2023, Kyren Williams has finished as the RB5, RB7 and RB9 in PPR leagues. Blake Corum is getting more involved and is efficient, so I’ll be curious to see if Williams can maintain his RB1 status. Per FantasyPros’ average draft position (ADP) data, Williams is the RB15, which could mean ample value for whoever drafts him.
Lower-Tier Talents Consistent Over Several Years
Tony Pollard (RB – TEN)
When I think of a perfect RB2, Tony Pollard is the first player who comes to mind. Since 2023, he’s finished as the RB14, RB21 and RB22 in PPR despite zero receiving touchdowns, a new rookie quarterback and three different head coaches.
D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)
D’Andre Swift is sort of in that Tony Pollard mold, as he’s not exactly “exciting” to draft. However, since 2023, he’s finished as the RB17, RB19 and RB15 in PPR, and this season he’s going as the RB23. Yes, Kyle Monangai looms, but there’s something to be said for Swift’s consistency.
Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)
Breece Hall had a massive 2023, finishing as the RB4 in PPR leagues while playing 16 games, but he’s since fallen into that “firm RB2” category, finishing as the RB16 and RB17 the last two seasons.
The problem with Hall is that his ADP is right in that range, so the upside is limited, but the Jets’ offense should be somewhat improved with all of the new weapons and veteran Geno Smith leading the charge.
Consistent Receiving Work
While receiving work isn’t as valuable in standard formats, PPR or half-PPR formats have become the norm in fantasy football. With that, finding running backs that consistently catch passes can’t be overlooked.
Here are the running backs that have averaged 2.5 catches or more per game over the last three seasons combined (minimum 40 games played):
- De’Von Achane: 3.91
- Bijan Robinson: 3.88
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 3.69
- Breece Hall: 3.45
- Rachaad White: 3.10
- Chase Brown: 3.04
- Tyjae Spears: 3.02
- Jaylen Warren: 2.90
- Javonte Williams: 2.71
- Aaron Jones: 2.73
- Travis Etienne: 2.71
- Tony Pollard: 2.58
- Rhamondre Stevenson: 2.51
Inconsistent Performers
Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR)
After finishing as the RB26 in PPR in 2023, Chuba Hubbard signed a big extension mid-2024 and ultimately finished as the RB12 despite playing in 15 games. Hubbard’s ADP was on the rise last season, but after injuries, inefficiency and the emergence of Rico Dowdle, he finished as the RB38. Now, Jonathon Brooks is making a comeback.
Kenneth Walker III (RB – KC)
By signing with the Chiefs, Kenneth Walker III has a great opportunity to be more consistent, but since entering the league, he’s been all over the place:
- 2023: Finished as the RB19 despite playing only 14 games, but averaged 13.6 PPR points per game in PPR (RB20).
- 2024: Finished as the RB27, but only played in 11 games. He averaged 16.5 points per game, which was inside the top 12 at the position.
- 2025: Finished as the RB23 while playing 16 games and averaged 10.9 points per game (RB29).
With Zach Charbonnet injured, Walker had a ridiculously productive postseason run last season: 65 carries, 313 rushing yards, four touchdowns, nine receptions, 104 receiving yards.
Targets & Takeaways
Here are four consistent running backs to target in fantasy drafts this season.
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET)
Jahmyr Gibbs has never finished with fewer than 11 touchdowns in any of his three seasons and has caught no fewer than 52 passes.
Tony Pollard (RB – TEN)
Tony Pollard has finished with 1,000+ rushing yards in four straight seasons.
David Montgomery (RB – HOU)
David Montgomery has scored at least eight touchdowns in each of the last three seasons, and he heads to a Houston Texans team to be its lead back.
Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)
Javonte Williams doesn’t have the same consistent track record, but one thing that has remained consistent is the available workload in the Cowboys’ backfield.
In 2026, it will be all Williams once again after rushing 252 times for 1,201 yards, 11 touchdowns, while also catching 35 passes last season.
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