Tiering 25 rookie running backs by expected role: Lead backs, committee options and depth backups
Mike Clay
created: May 17, 2025, 8:08 a.m. | updated: May 17, 2025, 12:12 p.m.
Lead backs2025 projection: 215 carries, 961 yards, 9 TDs; 39 receptions, 282 yards, 2 TDsDrafted: Round 1, No.
2025 projection: 189 carries, 841 yards, 5 TDs; 46 receptions, 357 yards, 2 TDsDrafted: Round 2, No.
2025 projection: 174 carries, 775 yards, 5 TDs; 35 receptions, 267 yards, 2 TDsDrafted: Round 2, No.
Wild cards2025 projection: 107 carries, 446 yards, 3 TDs; 16 receptions, 111 yards, 0 TDsDrafted: Round 5, No.
2025 projection: 7 carries, 30 yards, 0 TDs; 2 receptions, 15 yards, 0 TDsDrafted: Round 7, No.
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