While 2026 fantasy football redraft leagues won’t start until July, what’s the fun waiting until then to think about next season? Let’s take a look at a few early fantasy football sleepers at Running Backs. And here are all of our early fantasy football sleepers for 2026.
Fantasy Football Sleepers: Running Backs
Tyler Allgeier (RB – ATL)
Bijan Robinson was the RB2 in PPR scoring this past season despite splitting the workload with Tyler Allgeier. The veteran has been a role player since the Falcons drafted him. Allgeier was productive as the lead back in his rookie season, averaging 4.9 yards per rushing attempt and 10 fantasy points per game.
Thankfully, he should get a starting role as a free agent this offseason. Allgeier could be an excellent RB2 for fantasy players in 2026, especially if he lands with the Dallas Cowboys in free agency.
Rachaad White (RB – TB)
Tampa Bay’s rushing offense struggled in 2025 because of injuries along the offensive line. However, Bucky Irving is one of the better young running backs in the NFL, while Rachaad White is an excellent No. 2 back.
The former Arizona State star is a free agent this offseason and will likely find a new home as a co-starter. He has played well in the past, averaging 90.5 scrimmage yards and 15.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2023, his last year as a full-time starting running back.
Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN)
There will be several changes in Tennessee this offseason, starting with a new head coach. Another likely change will come in the backfield, as the Titans would save $7.3 million in salary cap space by releasing Tony Pollard.
That means Tyjae Spears would have the inside track to be the team’s starting running back in 2026. The former Tulane star hasn’t had a significant fantasy impact behind Pollard. However, he has flashed upside in limited work, averaging 19.4 PPR fantasy points per game when seeing nine or more rushing attempts this year.
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