Owner of JT Walker's Brewery and Project 47 Smokehouse in Central Illinois. Bachelor's Degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and Master's Degree in Sports Broadcasting from Syracuse University. Spent 10 years covering football at every level. Also spent seven years coaching High School football as a Defensive Coordinator. I play in every type of fantasy football format.
Justin Taylor rounds out his analysis of this year's rookie runners.
Apr 22,2024
We discuss some later-round running back prospects.
Apr 19,2024
We break down more of this year's rookie running back crop and what their potential could be.
Apr 16,2024
We examine the potential of probable late-round running back Ray Davis.
Apr 14,2024
We break down the supposed top four running backs in this year's class.
Apr 11,2024
We take a closer look at one of the more explosive receivers in this year's draft class.
Mar 30,2024
Where does Malachi Corley fit into this year's rookie class?
Mar 28,2024
Will Roman Wilson make a strong impact in the NFL and your dynasty leagues?
Mar 27,2024
Justin Taylor offers his take on this year's rookie crop after the NFL Scouting Combine.
Mar 09,2024
We examine your options in the middle part of the second round of rookie drafts.
Feb 15,2024
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
Feb 09,2024
Which players might be moving up or down in IDP value this month?
Sep 19,2023
We pick out a player to rise, a player to fall and a player with a long-shot chance of success in Pittsburgh...
Jul 26,2023
We pick out a riser, faller, and longshot on the Colts for the 2023 season.
Jul 13,2023
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
Jul 04,2023
We round up what to expect from the NFC West's IDPs this season.
Jul 01,2023
We break down all you need to know about the IDPs in the NFC East.
Jun 28,2023
We preview the outlook on the defensive side of the ball in the NFC South, including some dynasty predictions.
Jun 24,2023
We preview the outlook on the defensive side of the ball in the NFC North, including some dynasty predictions.
Jun 21,2023
We preview the outlook on the defensive side of the ball in the AFC West, including some dynasty predictions.
Jun 15,2023
We preview the outlook on the defensive side of the ball in the AFC East, including some dynasty predictions.
Jun 13,2023
We preview the outlook on the defensive side of the ball in the AFC South, including some dynasty predictions.
Jun 10,2023
We preview the outlook on the defensive side of the ball in the AFC North, including some dynasty predictions.
Jun 05,2023
We examine the rookie IDP assets at three positions to determine who is worth targeting in your leagues.
May 22,2023
The DLF IDP team came together for a two-round post-draft rookie mock.
May 10,2023
We pick out some defenders you may be able to snag later in your IDP rookie drafts.
May 10,2023
We review the first round of the NFL Draft, focusing on the IDP selections.
Apr 28,2023
Where will the top defensive backs thrive the most if selected there in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Apr 22,2023
We take a look at the options from the 7th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
Apr 19,2023
Where will AT Perry land and does he have a fantasy future?
Apr 15,2023
As we prepare for the NFL Draft, we now have had time to digest the Scouting Combine and pro day events, so what does the running back landscape look like in 2024? Unlike past years, where there were some clearcut top dogs in the draft, we are left guessing what GMs are thinking about this class.
This year the running back class might be more up in the air than any year I can remember in my last 15 years of playing dynasty fantasy football. Draft capital and landing spots are always important, but it might swing where this class of RBs goes in fantasy drafts more than in any year I can remember.
I am going to run down my top RBs in the class as well as go through my favorite sleepers in this series. I will try to help you analyze and rank the rookie running backs in this year’s draft and decide where to take them in your rookie drafts.
Why should you listen to me? What are my credentials you ask? Good question. Before writing for DLF, I had extensive experience as a sports journalist covering top-level high school football, Division 1 college football in the Big 10, Big 12, and SEC, and I also spent time covering the NFL. After that I spent seven years as a high school varsity running backs coach at my alma mater among other schools. I have learned what characteristics make elite running backs and what causes players to not reach their potential.
I have spent the last few years playing in CFF, C2C, and Devy leagues to get a better grasp of the players coming out of college before they come into the NFL. As is the case with any evaluator, I have my hits and misses. But I am confident in my assessment of these players and their possible success in the NFL.
Now, I would like to introduce you to my grading system for this year’s rankings. This will help you to see where I rank the rookie running backs compared to their ADP on DLF. Below is the ranking system I will be using as well as each grade’s definition.
Grading System:
Rookie ADP RB13
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