SI.com · Mar 1, 2022
2022 NFL Draft: Top Running Back Prospects Could Provide Fantasy Value
The 2022 NFL Draft (April 28-30) has a handful of promising running back prospects and in fantasy, you never know who could emerge late in the season. We may see another draft with no running backs selected in the first round. That said, this usually means we’ll see some gems talent on Days 2 and 3.
Every year, there are rookie backs who make fantasy impact. Javonte Williams emerged as a serious every-down player with the Broncos and rewarded fantasy managers who were patient enough to reap rewards. For the 49ers, Elijah Mitchell instantly overtook Trey Sermon as the must-have rookie option.