4 Running Backs Experts Can't Stop Drafting | Fantasy Football Draft Values to Target (2026)

The 2026 fantasy football season is approaching, and if you're committing to a WR-heavy approach in the early rounds, you need running back values that can deliver RB1 upside without burning a premium pick. Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown break down four running backs with an Expert Consensus Ranking of RB20 or later — players the FantasyPros experts are actively drafting because their volume, efficiency, and touchdown equity scream value. From David Montgomery's (RB, HOU) to D'Andre Swift (RB, CHI) thriving under Ben Johnson's elite rushing scheme, these aren't just sleepers — they're foundational RB2 targets. Each RB has a clear path to outperforming their ADP — here are the four running back values experts keep drafting in 2026 fantasy football. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 David Montgomery (HOU) - 0:02:28 Bucky Irving (TB) - 0:06:18 Tony Pollard (TEN)- 0:12:58 D'Andre Swift (CHI) - 0:16:51 Closing - 0:19:44 📄 For a complete list of rules and guidelines on how to enter our Giveaway Contest, and to claim your prize, please visit https://www.fantasypros.com/youtubes-contest-policies-and-guidelines/ ❓ FAQs What is the best fantasy football draft strategy for running backs in 2026? Which fantasy football sleepers at RB have the best ADP value in 2026? How does ADP inform your fantasy football draft strategy at running back? Where should you draft running backs in 2026 fantasy football? ______________________ Sponsors: 🎸 Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at http://www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder 🧙‍♂️ Draft Wizard - Sync your league instantly with Draft Wizard to get custom advice on how to ace your draft, whether it’s a redraft, dynasty startup, rookie draft or salary-cap format!. Know your leaguemates inside and out before they ever make another pick with our Draft Analyzer, which reveals their draft-day tendencies. Prepare to dominate your drafts with custom Cheat Sheets and the Mock Draft Simulator. Plus, don’t draft alone, sidecar with our Draft Assistant that will ensure you’re getting the best, expert-recommended value at each pick. Sync your league and start putting your best foot forward this draft season with Draft Wizard at https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/ or on the FantasyPros App. ______________________ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-football-podcast/id1138942145?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/PC:650 Helpful Links: 2026 Rankings: https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ppr-cheatsheets.php Draft Wizard draft tools: https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/leagues/ Dynasty Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ze9ygn BettingPros: https://www.youtube.com/bettingpros FantasyPros Shop: https://shop.fantasypros.com/ Follow Us! YouTube: http://bit.ly/fpros-subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/FantasyPros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasypros/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RJU29tPrrq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypros #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2026 #FantasyFootballDraftStrategy #RunningBackValues #DavidMontgomery #BuckyIrving #TonyPollard #DSwift #NFLFantasy #FantasyFootballDraft