4 Running Backs Who Could Break Fantasy in 2025

Everyone wants to land a breakout running back.

But here’s the truth: the guys going in the Top 2 rounds? Most of them are already priced near their ceiling.

That’s why the real value shows up a round — or two — later.

Here are 4 running backs that could smash their ADP and become fantasy league-winners in 2025:

1. De’Von Achane – Miami Dolphins

He was the RB6 in points per game last year.

But when Tua played? Achane averaged 22.6 points — more than Saquon Barkley.

Now Raheem Mostert is gone, Tyreek Hill is aging, and the Dolphins didn’t bring in any threatening competition.

If Achane holds his receiving role he could be walking into 300+ touches…

2. Josh Jacobs – Green Bay Packers

Jacobs ended 2024 with 16 touchdowns and over 1600 total yards.

He’s now locked into another year as the centerpiece of this ascending Packers offense.

No added RB competition. Better O-Line continuity. And he’s somehow still going in Round 3…

3. Chase Brown – Cincinnati Bengals

From Week 9 on, Brown was the RB3 in fantasy — earning 20+ points per game on an insane 85% snap share.

And entering 2025 the Bengals only added a 6th-round rookie and signed Samaje Perine. There’s zero threat to Brown’s workload… and he’s going in Round 4…

4. Chuba Hubbard – Carolina Panthers

Hubbard quietly put up 1100+ yards last season — and earned a $33 million contract to stay in Carolina.

And the team added no serious threats to his touches. Rico Dowdle was signed, but for backup money. Chuba should be going 2–3 rounds higher than he is right now…

Bottom Line:

These running backs are going after Round 1 — but could be league winners by midseason.

And that’s exactly what the Fantasy Blueprint helps you identify: undervalued players with elite usage upside.

Make a note of these backs now — before everyone else catches up.

— Sal

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