Bhayshul Tuten and Jacory Croskey-Merritt rise in dynasty running back rankings
Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 30
Bhayshul Tuten and Jacory Croskey-Merritt rise in dynasty running back rankings
12 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 30
After the 2026 NFL Draft, only Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price rank inside the top 40 rookies at running back, highlighting a thin class.
The analyst says Tuten, Croskey-Merritt and Kyle Monangai are worth more than a 2026 second-round rookie pick, with Tuten and Croskey-Merritt offering higher ceilings but shakier roles.
Competition from veterans and teammates could limit early touches, while the weak rookie crop has also boosted interest in older trade targets such as D'Andre Swift, Tony Pollard and Chuba Hubbard.
With so many veteran injuries and uncertain depth charts, which sleeper could unexpectedly become a fantasy league-winner this season?
Could dynasty managers be overlooking key data points that predict which late-round rookie will actually break out in 2026?