Rookie RBs Rankings

By Chad Stapley
Chad Stapley

1- Ezekiel Elliott – Dallas Cowboys

The last spot on the list is hard to pick as there is many deserving rookie RBs that could come in year one and make an immediate impact. Smallwood’s situation really depends on how the Eagles season as a whole goes. If they start Sam Bradford and he has success early, then they will most likely stick with Ryan Matthews and Darren Sproles as their top two RBs. However, if they are out of playoff contention early you could see the Eagles unleash the season to the rookies like Carson Wentz and Smallwood and see what they have going into next season. Smallwood is a lot like Sproles in what he has to offer and he could be a huge fantasy factor early if he picks up the playbook quickly.

2- Paul Perkins – New York Giants

The last spot on the list is hard to pick as there is many deserving rookie RBs that could come in year one and make an immediate impact. Smallwood’s situation really depends on how the Eagles season as a whole goes. If they start Sam Bradford and he has success early, then they will most likely stick with Ryan Matthews and Darren Sproles as their top two RBs. However, if they are out of playoff contention early you could see the Eagles unleash the season to the rookies like Carson Wentz and Smallwood and see what they have going into next season. Smallwood is a lot like Sproles in what he has to offer and he could be a huge fantasy factor early if he picks up the playbook quickly.

3- Devontae Booker – Denver Broncos

The last spot on the list is hard to pick as there is many deserving rookie RBs that could come in year one and make an immediate impact. Smallwood’s situation really depends on how the Eagles season as a whole goes. If they start Sam Bradford and he has success early, then they will most likely stick with Ryan Matthews and Darren Sproles as their top two RBs. However, if they are out of playoff contention early you could see the Eagles unleash the season to the rookies like Carson Wentz and Smallwood and see what they have going into next season. Smallwood is a lot like Sproles in what he has to offer and he could be a huge fantasy factor early if he picks up the playbook quickly.

4- Derrick Henry – Tennessee Titans

The last spot on the list is hard to pick as there is many deserving rookie RBs that could come in year one and make an immediate impact. Smallwood’s situation really depends on how the Eagles season as a whole goes. If they start Sam Bradford and he has success early, then they will most likely stick with Ryan Matthews and Darren Sproles as their top two RBs. However, if they are out of playoff contention early you could see the Eagles unleash the season to the rookies like Carson Wentz and Smallwood and see what they have going into next season. Smallwood is a lot like Sproles in what he has to offer and he could be a huge fantasy factor early if he picks up the playbook quickly.

5 - Tyler Ervin – Houston Texans

The last spot on the list is hard to pick as there is many deserving rookie RBs that could come in year one and make an immediate impact. Smallwood’s situation really depends on how the Eagles season as a whole goes. If they start Sam Bradford and he has success early, then they will most likely stick with Ryan Matthews and Darren Sproles as their top two RBs. However, if they are out of playoff contention early you could see the Eagles unleash the season to the rookies like Carson Wentz and Smallwood and see what they have going into next season. Smallwood is a lot like Sproles in what he has to offer and he could be a huge fantasy factor early if he picks up the playbook quickly.

6- Daniel Lasco – New Orleans Saints

The last spot on the list is hard to pick as there is many deserving rookie RBs that could come in year one and make an immediate impact. Smallwood’s situation really depends on how the Eagles season as a whole goes. If they start Sam Bradford and he has success early, then they will most likely stick with Ryan Matthews and Darren Sproles as their top two RBs. However, if they are out of playoff contention early you could see the Eagles unleash the season to the rookies like Carson Wentz and Smallwood and see what they have going into next season. Smallwood is a lot like Sproles in what he has to offer and he could be a huge fantasy factor early if he picks up the playbook quickly.

7- Kenyan Drake – Miami Dolphins

The last spot on the list is hard to pick as there is many deserving rookie RBs that could come in year one and make an immediate impact. Smallwood’s situation really depends on how the Eagles season as a whole goes. If they start Sam Bradford and he has success early, then they will most likely stick with Ryan Matthews and Darren Sproles as their top two RBs. However, if they are out of playoff contention early you could see the Eagles unleash the season to the rookies like Carson Wentz and Smallwood and see what they have going into next season. Smallwood is a lot like Sproles in what he has to offer and he could be a huge fantasy factor early if he picks up the playbook quickly.

8- Wendell Smallwood – Philadelphia Eagles

The last spot on the list is hard to pick as there is many deserving rookie RBs that could come in year one and make an immediate impact. Smallwood’s situation really depends on how the Eagles season as a whole goes. If they start Sam Bradford and he has success early, then they will most likely stick with Ryan Matthews and Darren Sproles as their top two RBs. However, if they are out of playoff contention early you could see the Eagles unleash the season to the rookies like Carson Wentz and Smallwood and see what they have going into next season. Smallwood is a lot like Sproles in what he has to offer and he could be a huge fantasy factor early if he picks up the playbook quickly.