2024 Fantasy Football: RB position tiers

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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2024 RB TIERS (denotes current ADP)
Fantasy Football Running Backs separated by tiers. I view every running back in each tier in a similar light, regardless of where they are being drafted. (Average Draft Position)

Tier 1 – The Guy that outscored the #2 guy by 100 pts in 2023 (1)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

Tier 2 – You can draft these guys in the first round (1-2)
Breece Hall, New York Jets
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

Tier 3 – Draft these guys in the 2nd round if you took WR in round 1 (2-4)
Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Tier 4 – Decent RB1s if you acted crazy in the first 2 rounds (3-5)
Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs
Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals
Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints

Tier 5 – Super Solid RB2s (5-6)
Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks
De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings
James Conner, Arizona Cardinals
Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

Tier 6 – Solid RB2s (6-9)
D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears
Davis Montgomery, Detroit Lions
Zamir White, Las Vegas Raiders
Zack Moss, Cincinnati Bengals
Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders
Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos
Devin Singletary, New York Giants

Tier 7 - PUPs guys worth drafting, but be patient (9-10)
Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
Jonathan Brooks, Carolina Panthers

Tier 8 – Top of the depth chart, but should they be? (8-12)
Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins
Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans
Gus Edwards, Los Angeles Chargers

Tier 9 – handcuffs and backups that must be owned (9-16)
Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns
Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers
Tyjae Spears, Tennessee
TitansTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons
Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots
Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks
Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints
Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers
J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers

Tier 10 – Rookies that must be owned (11-17)
Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins
Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals
Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams
MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers
Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants
Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills
Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers
Braelon Allen, New York Jets

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