Running back is always one of the hardest positions to address in fantasy football. While the right guy can win you a league, the plug-and-play nature of the position combined with the high injury risk makes it hard to justify an early investment. So, if you\u2019d rather load up on other positions early, these five late-round sleepers should easily outperform their average draft position.<\/p>\n
Before we begin, we should note that all these players are values relative to their current draft slot. Chances are, nobody on this list will put up a top-five finish, but they should be able to give a good return on investment. Also, all ADP information is sourced from\u00a0FantasyPros Average Draft Position.<\/a><\/p>\n [cta id=445 type=cta]<\/p>\n D\u2019Andre Swift might be the bigger name, but there is a very real chance that Rashaad Penny is the starter as long as he\u2019s healthy. On a per-touch basis, the former first-round pick was one of the most efficient players in the league, and his film backs that up. Now, he\u2019ll have the benefit of running behind one of the best offensive lines in football alongside a dual-threat quarterback that makes it even harder for opposing defenses to stop the run. Penny is a week-in, week-out starter for as long as he\u2019s on the field. Granted, that might only be six games, but six games of starting running back production is easily worth a selection in the later rounds of your fantasy football draft.<\/p>\n RASHAAD PENNY CANNOT BE STOPPED. 62-YARD TD. #Seahawks<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa: #SEAvsAZ<\/a> on FOX — NFL (@NFL) January 10, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nTop 5 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers<\/h2>\n
1. Rashaad Penny – RB37 ADP<\/h3>\n
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