Top 80 Dynasty Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Startup Drafts in 2024

SI Fantasy insider Michael Fabiano ranks the top 80 running backs to target in your dynasty fantasy football startup drafts in 2024.

Dec 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) carries the ball against Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Running backs were at one point the most important position in fantasy football, whether its redraft or dynasty. And while runners still hold value, the position has taken a backseat to the wide receivers. You'll certainly see that in the first few rounds, as wideouts (especially those under 25) will have their names called at a frantic rate. However, managers don't want to avoid runners altogether, especially the more attractive, younger backs who could become dynasty backfield leaders

With that said, here's my look at the top 80 fantasy running backs for those entering the world of dynasty fantasy leagues. As you'll see, age is far more important than in redraft formats.

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1. 2024 Dynasty Startup Rankings: Running Back
2. Dynasty RB Values to Target
3. Dynasty RB Risks to Avoid

2024 Dynasty Startup Rankings: Running Back

Rank	Player	Team	Age
1	Bijan Robinson	ATL	22
2	Breece Hall	NYJ	23
3	Jahmyr Gibbs	DET	22
4	Jonathan Taylor	IND	25
5	Christian McCaffrey	CAR	28
6	Travis Etienne	JAC	25
7	Kyren Williams	LAR	24
8	De'Vone Achane	MIA	22
9	James Cook	BUF	24
10	Kenneth Walker	SEA	23
11	Isiah Pacheco	KC	25
12	Josh Jacobs	LV	26
13	Saquon Barkley	PHI	27
14	Jonathon Brooks	CAR	21
15	Rachaad White	TB	25
16	Rhamondre Stevenson	NE	26
17	Javonte Williams	DEN	24
18	Zamir White	LV	25
19	D'Andre Swift	CHI	25
20	Trey Benson	ARI	22
21	Najee Harris	PIT	26
22	Joe Mixon	CIN	28
23	Tony Pollard	TEN	27
24	David Montgomery	DET	27
25	Alvin Kamara	NO	29
26	Brian Robinson Jr.	WAS	25
27	Nick Chubb	CLE	28
28	Derrick Henry	BAL	31
29	Zack Moss	CIN	26
30	Tyjae Spears	TEN	23
31	Zach Charbonnet	SEA	23
32	James Conner	ARI	29
33	Aaron Jones	GB	29
34	Jaylen Warren	PIT	25
35	Devin Singletary	NYG	27
36	Kimani Vidal	LAC	23
37	Blake Corum	LAR	23
38	MarShawn Lloyd	GB	22
39	Kendre Miller	NO	22
40	Jaylen Wright	MIA	21
41	Jaleel McLaughlin	DEN	24
42	Chase Brown	CIN	24
43	Austin Ekeler	LAC	29
44	Chuba Hubbard	CAR	25
45	Bucky Irving	TB	22
46	Jerome Ford	CLE	24
47	J.K. Dobbins	LAC	26
48	Raheem Mostert	MIA	32
49	Antonio Gibson	WAS	26
50	Tyler Allgeier	ATL	24
51	Roschon Johnson	CHI	23
52	Gus Edwards	LAC	29
53	Ty Chandler	MIN	26
54	Rico Dowdle	DAL	26
55	Keaton Mitchell	BAL	22
56	Dameon Pierce	HOU	24
57	Khalil Herbert	CHI	26
58	Ezekiel Elliott	DAL	29
59	Ray Davis	BUF	24
60	Elijah Mitchell	SF	26
61	Alexander Mattison	LV	26
62	Tank Bigsby	JAC	23
63	Braelon Allen	NYJ	20
64	Will Shipley	PHI	21
65	Kenneth Gainwell	PHI	25
66	Audric Estime	DEN	21
67	Miles Sanders	CAR	27
68	Clyde Edwards-Helaire	KC	25
69	Jamaal Williams	NO	29
70	Tyrone Tracy	NYG	24
71	AJ Dillon	GB	26
72	Isaiah Spiller	LAC	23
73	Isaac Guerendo	SF	24
74	Jordan Mason	SF	25
75	Deuce Vaughn	DAL	22
76	Trey Sermon	IND	25
77	Israel Abanikanda	NYJ	21
78	Justice Hill	BAL	26
79	Isaiah Davis	NYJ	22
80	D'Onta Foreman	CLE	28

Dynasty RB Values to Target

Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals

Benson won't play a prominent role to start his career in Arizona, but I can see him being their lead back as soon as 2025 with James Conner at the end of his contract. A talented runner out of Florida State, he's drawn comparisons to Dalvin Cook and is a runner to target in dynasty drafts.

Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers

Vidal will be a popular deep sleeper in redraft leagues, but he will have even more appeal in dynasty. That's because the two veterans ahead of him in Los Angeles, Gus Edwards and JK Dobbins, are either older or injury prone, and both of them are on short-term contracts with the Bolts.

Audric Estime, Denver Broncos

The Broncos backfield is deep right now, but the future remains up for grabs. If Javonte Williams can't make strides as the starter in 2024, Estime could push for a bigger role in his second NFL season. Estime was also drafted by the new Broncos regime, led of course by coach Sean Payton.

Dynasty RB Risks to Avoid

Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Henry has long been a fantasy superstar, and he should do well in his first season with the Ravens. No runner in the league has more wear and tear than Henry, however, who is entering his age-30 season. If you're lucky, you'll get two more good years from him before the proverbial wheels fall off.

Joe Mixon, Houston Texans

Mixon isn't as old as Henry, but he's no spring chicken heading into his age-28 season. He's also seen the fourth-most carries and the fourth-most touches among runners in the last three years, so Mixon has been quite the workhorse. Now in Houston, he'll have another good year or two left.

Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks

Charbonnet is a young running back, but he's stuck behind another young runner, Ken Walker, in Seattle. As a result, you're looking at a player who at best will be in a committee for the next few years. Unless injuries occur, Charbonnet won't have a lot of standalone fantasy value.