Fantasy Football Rankings: 5 Big-name running backs to avoid at all costs

These fantasy football rankings will give you insight into which running backs to avoid with a 10-foot pole in 2018, ranked from least risky to most risky.

The 2018 fantasy football season is just around the corner, which means you should really start worrying about which players you want on your team and which players you’d be wise to avoid. Well, today, we’re going to help you figure out the latter.

That is, at least in terms of running backs. I’ve already covered five big-name quarterbacks to avoid during your 2018 fantasy football draft. Now, let’s turn our attention to the ground game, which figures to have a number of disappointing performers emerge from the general group of big-name backs.

Now there are a number of reasons to watch out with these ball carriers. For most, it comes down to there being too much competition for touches and not enough talent to overcome it. A couple also have injuries issues to be wary of. Either way, it’s best to let someone else take on the risk and look elsewhere for your RB production.

With so many other quality options out there, you can afford to leave these guys on the board.

With that in mind, let’s jump into my fantasy football rankings of the five big-name running backs you need to avoid on draft day. Just take my advice and go with someone else, or risk spending your 2018 season near the bottom of the standings.

All Average Draft Position (ADP) information via ESPN.com.