Rookie Fantasy Football Impact: Running Backs

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Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ezekiel Elliott (Ohio State) after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the number four overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

This year’s running back class will make huge contributions to their offenses and your fantasy football teams in the coming seasons…

The 2016 NFL Draft produced players who will make huge contributions to their offenses in the coming seasons. Dependent on talent and situation, some of these players have the potential to impact your fantasy season as well.

Though Ezekiel Elliott was the only back selected in the first round, other players may have potential as well. In the right scheme, some of the later-round backs may be sleepers in your league.

The following will break down more obvious selections like Zeke, as well as players who have the raw talent or ideal situation to serve as legitimate options for your team. While some of these backs may be waiver wire watches, some may be worth a late round selection. All of them are worthy of your attention in the months to come, as they develop in OTAs and the preseason.

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