The Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon is the most undervalued running back in fantasy football.
The Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey, Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook, Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry, New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara and Cleveland Browns' Nick Chubb are obvious opening-round options. Mixon is every bit worthy of a first-round target.
Instead, he is being drafted 19th overall on average in points-per-reception (PPR) leagues as the 13th running back off the board, according to Fantasy Football Calculator. His value ranks slightly lower in standard leagues.
Opportunity, consistency and an improved surrounding cast help project a much higher standing for the 24-year-old ball-carrier.