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Rookie Fantasy Football Impact: Running Backs

By Sam Weaver

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
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 /
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Nov 21, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Alex Collins (3) rushes as Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Beniquez Brown (42) closes in at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi State defeated Arkansas 51-50. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Alex Collins (3) rushes as Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Beniquez Brown (42) closes in at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi State defeated Arkansas 51-50. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Alex Collins: Seattle selected Alex Collins in the fifth round after selecting Prosise in the third.  The running back situation with the Seahawks will be interesting to watch, as rookies Prosise and Collins battle Rawls for the most carries.  Seattle could also turn into a RBBC situation, which could drop the value of Rawls, Prosise, and Collins.

Bottom Line: Collins has some value based on his physical talent alone.  With a questionable running back situation in Seattle, the preseason will be an important evaluation tool for the Seahawks backfield. Collins could have big upside down the stretch if Rawls falters or gets injured at any point.

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Kenyan Drake: Miami selected Kenyan Drake in the third round of the NFL draft.  Competing with Ajayi Jay for carries, Drake has the potential to put up points from a fantasy perspective.  He is a sizable, physical back who could eventually step in for Lamar Miller, who left during free agency.  Drake has also contributed as a receiver and a special teams player, potentially raising his value.

Bottom Line: Drake has the size and ability to take over in Miami’s offense long term.  But he will need time to develop and grow.  Drake is a player to watch on your waiver wire, particularly if he has the opportunity to start this year.

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