Running back has long been the most important position in fantasy football as it pertains to rookies. Wide receiver has certainly caught up in recent years, but we’re almost always going to see a few first-year backs make an impact in fantasy.
Last season, we saw Kenneth Walker III, Dameon Pierce and Tyler Allgeier all make noise, finishing with 150-plus points. Breece Hall was on his way to a potential top-10 finish before injuring his knee, and Isiah Pacheco was useful down the stretch. We also saw Rachaad White, Brian Robinson and Zonovan Knight gain value as the year wore on. In 2023, we’re likely to see similar scenarios.
Of course, where a player is ultimately selected is as important as the skills and abilities he brings to the table. While we’ll have to wait to find out the new homes of all the top prospects until later this month in the NFL draft, we don’t have to wait to project their best possible landing spots from a fantasy football standpoint.
