Don’t make this late round fantasy draft mistake

Hey!

Quick tip today - especially for your late-round picks:

Not every backup running back deserves a roster spot.

Lots of drafters stash random backups “just in case.”

But here’s the truth:

A backup who only touches the ball 6-8 times a game - even after an injury - has no real value.

Here’s who I’m targeting instead:

I want backs who:

• Are one injury away from 15+ touches

• Already play on third downs or red zone snaps

• Are on offenses committed to running the ball or throwing to their RBs

Those are the guys who can win you weeks if called upon.

This year, for example:

• Ray Davis → could steal passing work and red-zone touches in Buffalo

• Jordan Mason → becomes a volume machine if Aaron Jones misses time

• Tyjae Spears → saw significant work alongside Pollard when healthy in 2024

Meanwhile, others - like Blake Corum or Isaac Guerendo - might stay in split backfields even if the starter goes down.

Bottom line:

Don’t waste picks on “handcuffs” who have no path to real volume. Draft backups who could become true starters overnight.

See you tomorrow with another tip!

— Sal

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