Ranking 2026 NFL Draft running back landing spots for fantasy football

Rookie running backs’ fate in fantasy football often relies on draft day. Not only how high they’re drafted, but to whom. It's the dichotomy between Ashton Jeanty and Jahmyr Gibbs.

Now that the main free agency wave is complete, what are the top RB landing spots for fantasy in 2026? 1. Washington Commanders Overall, the following seven teams are very close in ranking, but with that said, Washington is the surprise No.

1 — at least for Jeremiyah Love’s case . Without an elite landing spot available, the Commanders offense provides the upside necessary for a talent as dynamic as Love. The main roadblock is the rare case of four running backs up for playing time.

If the Commanders select an RB in Day 3, I’d be very down on the landing spot, but for Love’s sake, the four RBs have one thing in common: none are the clear RB1. Rachaad White, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols are fighting to get on the field. If Love gets selected seventh overall, his current second-most likely draft spot, they’ll all be fighting for second.