The 2026 college football season brings a new wave of future fantasy football stars, and devy managers need to stay ahead of the curve. These rankings evaluate the nation’s top prospects based on talent, projected opportunity, positional value, and long-term NFL upside, helping you identify the players worth building around. Here are our running back devy fantasy football rankings for 2026.
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2026 Fantasy Football Draft Advice: Devy Running Back Rankings
| Ranking | Name | Position | Tiers |
| 1 | Bo Jackson | RB | 1 |
| 2 | Kewan Lacy | RB | 1 |
| 3 | Ahmad Hardy | RB | 1 |
| 4 | Savion Hiter | RB | 1 |
| 5 | Ezavier Crowell | RB | 1 |
| 6 | Jadan Baugh | RB | 1 |
| 7 | Caleb Hawkins | RB | 1 |
| 8 | Justice Haynes | RB | 1 |
| 9 | Jordon Davison | RB | 1 |
| 10 | L.J. Martin | RB | 2 |
| 11 | Isaac Brown | RB | 2 |
| 12 | Mark Fletcher | RB | 2 |
| 13 | Daylan Smothers | RB | 2 |
| 14 | Nate Frazier | RB | 2 |
| 15 | Cameron Dickey | RB | 2 |
| 16 | Jordan Marshall | RB | 3 |
| 17 | Jonaz Walton | RB | 3 |
| 18 | Nate Sheppard | RB | 3 |
| 19 | Fluff Bothwell | RB | 3 |
| 20 | King Miller | RB | 3 |
| 21 | Derrek Cooper | RB | 3 |
| 22 | Cam Cook | RB | 3 |
| 23 | Turbo Richard | RB | 3 |
| 24 | Dierre Hill Jr. | RB | 3 |
| 25 | Gideon Davidson | RB | 3 |
| 26 | Harlem Berry | RB | 3 |
| 27 | K.J. Edwards | RB | 3 |
| 28 | Jonathan Hatton Jr. | RB | 3 |
| 29 | Raleek Brown | RB | 4 |
| 30 | Akylin Dear | RB | 4 |
| 31 | Shekai Mills-Knight | RB | 4 |
| 32 | Alvin Henderson | RB | 4 |
| 33 | Ousmane Kromah | RB | 4 |
| 34 | Darius Taylor | RB | 4 |
| 35 | Desean Bishop | RB | 4 |
| 36 | Caden Durham | RB | 4 |
| 37 | Wayne Knight | RB | 4 |
| 38 | Carson Hansen | RB | 4 |
| 39 | Quentin Martin Jr. | RB | 5 |
| 40 | James Simon | RB | 5 |
| 41 | Antwan Raymond | RB | 5 |
| 42 | Makhi Hughes | RB | 5 |
| 43 | CJ Baxter | RB | 5 |
| 44 | Jordan Lyle | RB | 5 |
| 45 | Michael Turner | RB | 5 |
| 46 | Daniel Hill | RB | 6 |
| 47 | Waymond Jordan | RB | 6 |
| 48 | Kevin Riley | RB | 6 |
| 49 | Tradarian Bell | RB | 6 |
| 50 | Javian Osborne | RB | 6 |
| 51 | Adam Mohammed | RB | 6 |
| 52 | Ja’Kyrian Turner | RB | 6 |
| 53 | Aneyes Williams | RB | 6 |
| 54 | Brian Bonner Jr. | RB | 6 |
| 55 | Jayden Scott | RB | 6 |
| 56 | Michael Terry III | RB | 6 |
| 57 | Jamal Rule | RB | 7 |
| 58 | Sedrick Alexander | RB | 7 |
| 59 | Wayshawn Parker | RB | 7 |
| 60 | Bryson Washington | RB | 7 |
| 61 | Jai’Den Thomas | RB | 7 |
| 62 | Jalen Buckley | RB | 7 |
| 63 | Cam Edwards | RB | 7 |
| 64 | Quinten Joyner | RB | 7 |
| 65 | Deshonne Redeauz | RB | 7 |
| 66 | Quintrevion Wisner | RB | 7 |
| 67 | Caleb Komolafe | RB | 7 |
| 68 | Sire Gaines | RB | 7 |
| 69 | Jerrick Gibson | RB | 7 |
| 70 | James Peoples | RB | 7 |
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Ohio State Buckeyes RB Bo Jackson proved as a true freshman that he was under-ranked as a four-star recruit, totaling 1,290 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025. He has the ideal NFL frame at six-feet, 218 pounds, and was given the nickname “Bo” by his father by excelling both in football and track. Two more strong seasons of running over defenders in the Big Ten should push Jackson into the first round of the 2028 NFL Draft, making him the clear top running back for devy purposes.
There’s a good chance that we’ve yet to see the best from Georgia Tech RB Justice Haynes. A strong sophomore season at Alabama flamed out as the offense sputtered late in 2024. A transfer to the Michigan Wolverines led to 857 rushing yards and six 100-yard games through seven appearances before a foot injury ended his season early. Brent Key’s run-heavy offense that was executed to perfection by QB Haynes King and RB Justice Haynes the past three seasons needs a new engine. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound Haynes could be just what the doctor ordered, working alongside Indiana Hoosiers transfer QB Alberto Mendoza. If the puzzle pieces fit, we might be looking at an early day-two NFL Draft pick in Haynes.
Essentially an unknown before last season, Ole Miss Rebels RB Kewan Lacy has separated himself as the 2027 RB1. After transferring from Missouri, Lacy took the RB1 job in Lane Kiffin’s offense, leading the nation in rushing attempts (306), while finishing second in rushing touchdowns (24) and third in rushing yards (1,567). His big-play and home run-hitting ability was on full display in the College Football Playoff (CFP), and will be needed even more in 2026 with the Rebels’ featuring an underwhelming receiving corps.
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