Overview
- The Sporting News names Bijan Robinson the top RB for 2025, placing Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley in the small elite tier.
- Coverage reiterates that running back has the sharpest draft drop-off, encouraging early investments at the position.
- Gibbs is expected to start for Detroit after an RB2 per-game 2024, while McCaffrey offers elite upside with notable health risk and Barkley carries regression concerns after a massive 2024 workload.
- USA TODAY ranks David Montgomery as the No. 1 handcuff, citing his goal-line role, steady floor and workhorse potential if Gibbs misses time.
- ClutchPoints elevates Jaylen Wright as the top stash in Miami, with Jordan Mason and Zach Charbonnet also highlighted across outlets as high-value backups.