Fantasy Football Rankings 2018: Top 5 rookie running backs to target

1. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants

Current ADP: 7.8

Was there really anyone else to put atop this list other than Saquon Barkley?

At this moment, he’s the only rookie running back who has no legitimate contenders for touches. From the moment he was drafted, the New York Giants knew the running game would revolve around him. Expect it to stay that way throughout the 2018 campaign.

And that’s why Barkley is a first-round lock in fantasy drafts. Not only does he figure to turn the Giants into a scary-good running team, but he should have no trouble making waves as a receiver as well. Look for him to be used as often as possible, allowing Barkley to rack up huge fantasy points on a weekly basis.

Now there will be bumps in the road, as you should expect from any rookie. However, based on his elite talent and skill set, fireworks will be a regular occurrence from one of the greatest running backs to enter the league in some time.

If you have the opportunity to draft Barkley, you’d be wise to consider it. He may not be a record-breaking machine during his rookie season, but you better believe he’ll make fantasy owners very happy nearly every week. Just sit back and watch the points rack up if Barkley is in your lineup.