2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs Rankings: Omarion Hampton Behind Ashton Jeanty

Michael Fabiano | Aug 6, 2025

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton will be one of the most valuable fantasy football rookies in redraft and dynasty drafts. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 2025 running back draft class was loaded with talent, so fantasy football managers should have a number of potential impact makers to choose from in their dynasty drafts. The group is led by Ashton Jeanty, who will be the first overall rookie selected in both redraft and long-term leagues.

Omarion Hampton is next in line among rookie fantasy runners, as he'll be in play to lead the Chargers' backfield in touches in Year 1. Quinshon Judkins appears to have a clear path to workload with the Cleveland Browns with Nick Chubb no longer on the roster. TreVeyon Henderson should be in a committee (at worst) with veteran runner Rhamondre Stevenson in his first year in New England.

The rest of my top 20 running backs are all potential NFL starters down the line or future committee backs at the next level.

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2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Rankings

Note: Ages listed are based on player’s age starting in September.

Rk	Player	Pos	Team	Bye
1	Ashton Jeanty	RB1	LV	8
2	Omarion Hampton	RB2	LAC	12
3	TreVeyon Henderson	RB3	NE	14
4	Kaleb Johnson	RB4	PIT	5
5	RJ Harvey	RB5	DEN	12
6	Quinshon Judkins	RB6	CLE	9
7	Cam Skattebo	RB7	NYG	14
8	Bhayshul Tuten	RB8	JAC	8
9	Jaydon Blue	RB9	DAL	10
10	Woody Marks	RB10	HOU	6
11	Devin Neal	RB11	NO	11
12	Dylan Sampson	RB12	CLE	9
13	Jordan James	RB13	SF	14
14	Kyle Monangai	RB14	CHI	5
15	DJ Giddens	RB15	IND	11
16	Trevor Etienne	RB16	CAR	14
17	Jarquez Hunter	RB17	LAR	8
18	Tahj Brooks	RB18	CIN	10
19	Ollie Gordon II	RB19	MIA	12
20	Damien Martinez	RB20	SEA	8