Running back rankings can be pretty nit picky in the top five. But once we get out of the top 5 RB you really have to think about why players are ranked in certain spots. Take RB, DeMarco Murray for example, I have him ranked at #7. In the previous years, Joe Philbin would pass the ball much more than run the ball when inside the 20. But the new OC, Tom Clements, has a history for running more in the red zone. Read more about this coaching change. Also look at RB, Chris Johnson, whom I ranked at #6, the Titans added LG Steve Hutchinson which is a major upgrade, he'll also bring nastiness, attitude and leadership to the offensive line. And don't forget, he is an every-down back, which is hard to come by when drafting.
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| Rank | Player Name | Team | Player Notes |
| 1 | Arian Foster | HOU | He just produces, I trust him, like MJD but on a better team. |
| 2 | Ray Rice | BAL | |
| 3 | LeSean McCoy | PHI | |
| 4 | Ryan Mathews | SD | |
| 5 | Darren McFadden | OAK | DMAC is the man, even if he only gets me a full 14 games. |
| 6 | Chris Johnson | TEN | To many good things coming out of camp, and the O-line is improved this year. Looking for a big bounce back season. |
| 7 | DeMarco Murray | DAL | The OC will run more in the red zone, bank on that. |
| 8 | Maurice Jones-Drew | JAC | |
| 9 | Matt Forte | CHI | |
| 10 | Trent Richardson | CLE | Can he beat all those stacked boxes in Cleveland? Please, he face Baltimore and Pitt twice and the Bengals defense did well last year keeping games low scoring.. I'm not feeling him until the Browns find a passing game.. at least not with his current ADP. |
| 11 | Marshawn Lynch | SEA | |
| 12 | Jamaal Charles | KC | More of a PPR back, plus coming of ACL.. I'm not feeling it this year. Play it safe. Oh and Peyton Hillis is in da house. |
| 13 | Ahmad Bradshaw | NYG | No more Jacobs, no more tears. |
| 14 | Adrian Peterson | MIN | I hope his ADP stays this low... he's a freak of nature, his knee will be fine, worth the gamble IMO. |
| 15 | Steven Jackson | STL | |
| 16 | Darren Sproles | NO | |
| 17 | Doug Martin | TB | His ADP is low, but you'll see him produce like a top 20 back. Tampa has made huge improvements by signing Carl Nicks, maybe the best OL in the league. Look for Doug to "smoke" Blount and take over the 1 spot in short order. |
| 18 | James Starks | GB | #1 RB on top 3 offense.. with an ADP OF 32 Really (as of this posting). Coordinator Tom Clements indicated the Packers are "hopeful" that James Starks is in store for a breakout season as the feature back. |
| 19 | Fred Jackson | BUF | |
| 20 | Frank Gore | SF | He's have a dialed back roll to keep him fresh and healthy. Still the best running back on the team. |
| 21 | Reggie Bush | MIA | |
| 22 | Jahvid Best | DET | He should be "over" the concussions, and if he is, he's a steal at his current ADP.. especially in PPR leagues. |
| 23 | Shonn Greene | NYJ | |
| 24 | Willis McGahee | DEN | Peyton should use him as well as open even more up for him. |
| 25 | Jonathan Stewart | CAR | |
| 26 | Roy Helu | WAS | You could be looking at a 1,000 yard rushing 8 to 10 TD producing late round sleeper. |
| 27 | Michael Turner | ATL | His age, declining production, and the fact that we're hearing his role will be reduced, has forced me to drop him in the rankings. |
| 28 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | CIN | He and Bernard Scott hurt each others fantasy value, but BGE will get the goal line work for sure. |
| 29 | Isaac Redman | PIT | Will have a solid first half of the season. |
| 30 | DeAngelo Williams | CAR | |
| 31 | Stevan Ridley | NE | |
| 32 | Mark Ingram | NO | |
| 33 | David Wilson | NYG | If and when Bradshaw gets hurt, he's a steal at this ADP - grab him late and you'll thank me. |
| 34 | C.J. Spiller | BUF | |
| 35 | Daniel Thomas | MIA | |
| 36 | Chris "Beanie" Wells | ARI | Mr. Injury bug… |
| 37 | Jacquizz Rodgers | ATL | Will spell "Turner" a lot this year, but not enough to count for more than anything that a bye week filling waiver wire hopeful. |
| 38 | Pierre Thomas | NO | |
| 39 | Ryan Williams | ARI | Could surpass Wells as the season progresses. |
| 40 | Donald Brown | IND | |
| 41 | Tim Hightower | WAS | Already pronounced the starter?? Really? Helu should lead in carries. |
| 42 | Peyton Hillis | KC | The new Jamal Charles Vulture, you'll hate him if you own Charles. |
| 43 | Bernard Scott | CIN | |
| 44 | Michael Bush | CHI | |
| 45 | Ben Tate | HOU | |
| 46 | Mikel Leshoure | DET | |
| 47 | Toby Gerhart | MIN | If you have AP, you need to draft Toby, which is why I won't draft AP. |
| 48 | LeGarrette Blount | TB | |
| 49 | Ronnie Hillman | DEN | |
| 50 | Rashard Mendenhall | PIT | |
| 51 | Felix Jones | DAL | |
| 52 | Shane Vereen | NE |
