Tell your friends (just not your leaguemates until next week)

by Bryan Rockwood

Published On: November 29th, 2025

You hear it all the time, but it bears repeating – dynasty is a year-round fantasy football game. Every week, subtle changes in the dynasty market force managers to react. I’ve even written a few pieces on that happening! 

In fact, don’t look now, but we are almost done with 2025. The 2026 class is coming, and you need to start glancing over at NCAA box scores to figure out what to expect in your rookie drafts. I need to start the scouting process myself. It’s fun, but you need to know where to start. I have a short list of names dynasty managers should keep an eye on as we head into 2026.

I’ve already covered a few QBs to watch heading into the new year; now it’s time to get to know the small-ish running back class of 2026.

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft: Running Back Prospects to Watch

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Running Backs To Watch

Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Meet your (almost) consensus 1.01. Love has all the traits that produce fantasy goodness. All we need is a good landing spot come April, and we are in business. There isn’t much to discuss, so I’ll just leave you with his 2025 stats.

Rushing: 185 Attempts 1,306 yards, 17 TDs, 1 Fumble

Receiving: 26 Receptions, 274 yards, 3 TDs

JEREMIYAH LOVE PUTS THE DEFENDER IN THE SPIN CYCLE ON HIS WAY TO A 56-YARD HOUSE CALL 😱🔥

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— TSN (@tsnofficial.bsky.social) November 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Justice Haynes, Michigan

Most folks have tuned in to the Michigan games this season to watch the true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, but have stuck around to watch their running back, Justice Haynes. Haynes left Alabama after his Sophomore season and found a starting gig at Michigan, where he’s racked up over 800 yards on the ground alongside 10 touchdowns in just seven games. Haynes will most likely end up a day-two pick, but there’s some upside here that could be exciting for dynasty managers. 

Jonah Coleman, Washington

After a successful second season at Arizona, Jonah Coleman brought his talents to Washington, where he continued to be productive as the team’s leading rusher. Coleman tied for first in the Big Ten in rushing touchdowns with an impressive 14 scores on the season. He’s a solid receiver to boot, hauling in over 300 yards through the air.

Jonah Coleman gonna be such a good NFL RB

— JP Acosta (@acosta32jp.bsky.social) September 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Jadarian Price, Notre Dame

It’s a tough gig as a backup to one of the nation’s best running backs. Just ask Roschon Johnson back in 2022. Jadarian Price is another solid player who’s unfortunately trapped behind the class’s best rusher. Keep track of Price’s performance through the College Playoffs. Teams will be scouting these games, and one big play can shoot Price up on NFL and dynasty draft boards. 

Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, Penn State

The PSU Pair are just one year removed from amassing over a combined 2,000 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving. Allen has continued to see success this season, eclipsing 1,000 yards once again with another 14 TDs (Big Ten co-leader with Jonah Coleman). Singleton, on the other hand, has struggled to get anything going. 

Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma

Jaydn Ott was a name that dynasty players may have already circled on their draft boards a few years ago, but things have an unfortunate way of changing over time. At Cal, Ott was a true elite rusher. 2,100 yards and 20 TDs in his first two seasons at college is production that everyone can agree is pretty dang impressive. The bummer here is that Ott has failed to get remotely close to that stellar performance in the following two years. He’s been seemingly unused at Oklahoma, which now puts his draft position in jeopardy. It’s going to be fascinating to see which NFL team believes they can pull that sophomore Ott out of him at the pro level. 

Tre Wisner, Texas

Like the Penn State players, Quintevion “Tre” Wisner has not reached the same heights we saw in 2024. Wisner split time in the Texas backfield with dynasty-darling Jaydon Blue last season, where he was able to still cross that 1,000-yard rushing mark. As a junior, though, Wisner has not been able to reproduce that success. A 3.9 YPC isn’t very exciting, but Texas as a team has been a weird offense as Arch Manning continues to find his groove. Wisner is someone I am watching closely, especially during the testing portion of the draft process. 

Other Names That Require a Deeper Dive:

There are still plenty of other names that will pop up from now, all the way up to draft day. This is a little primer for those who want somewhere to start their rookie prospect process. Please let us at Optimus know if there’s a name we didn’t mention that you think we should take a closer look at!

Bryan Rockwood is an Analyst with Optimus Fantasy who’s always on the lookout for the next deep dynasty sleeper. You can find him putting out articles here, on Fantrax, or FantasyNow+!

You hear it all the time, but it bears repeating – dynasty is a year-round fantasy football game. Every week, subtle changes in the dynasty market force managers to react. I’ve even written a few pieces on that happening! 

In fact, don’t look now, but we are almost done with 2025. The 2026 class is coming, and you need to start glancing over at NCAA box scores to figure out what to expect in your rookie drafts. I need to start the scouting process myself. It’s fun, but you need to know where to start. I have a short list of names dynasty managers should keep an eye on as we head into 2026.

I’ve already covered a few QBs to watch heading into the new year; now it’s time to get to know the small-ish running back class of 2026.

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft: Running Back Prospects to Watch

Check out our Premium Tools – Use the promo code “THANKSOPTIMUS” for a two-week free trial

Running Backs To Watch

Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Meet your (almost) consensus 1.01. Love has all the traits that produce fantasy goodness. All we need is a good landing spot come April, and we are in business. There isn’t much to discuss, so I’ll just leave you with his 2025 stats.

Rushing: 185 Attempts 1,306 yards, 17 TDs, 1 Fumble

Receiving: 26 Receptions, 274 yards, 3 TDs

JEREMIYAH LOVE PUTS THE DEFENDER IN THE SPIN CYCLE ON HIS WAY TO A 56-YARD HOUSE CALL 😱🔥

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— TSN (@tsnofficial.bsky.social) November 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Justice Haynes, Michigan

Most folks have tuned in to the Michigan games this season to watch the true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, but have stuck around to watch their running back, Justice Haynes. Haynes left Alabama after his Sophomore season and found a starting gig at Michigan, where he’s racked up over 800 yards on the ground alongside 10 touchdowns in just seven games. Haynes will most likely end up a day-two pick, but there’s some upside here that could be exciting for dynasty managers. 

Jonah Coleman, Washington

After a successful second season at Arizona, Jonah Coleman brought his talents to Washington, where he continued to be productive as the team’s leading rusher. Coleman tied for first in the Big Ten in rushing touchdowns with an impressive 14 scores on the season. He’s a solid receiver to boot, hauling in over 300 yards through the air.

Jonah Coleman gonna be such a good NFL RB

— JP Acosta (@acosta32jp.bsky.social) September 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Jadarian Price, Notre Dame

It’s a tough gig as a backup to one of the nation’s best running backs. Just ask Roschon Johnson back in 2022. Jadarian Price is another solid player who’s unfortunately trapped behind the class’s best rusher. Keep track of Price’s performance through the College Playoffs. Teams will be scouting these games, and one big play can shoot Price up on NFL and dynasty draft boards. 

Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, Penn State

The PSU Pair are just one year removed from amassing over a combined 2,000 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving. Allen has continued to see success this season, eclipsing 1,000 yards once again with another 14 TDs (Big Ten co-leader with Jonah Coleman). Singleton, on the other hand, has struggled to get anything going. 

Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma

Jaydn Ott was a name that dynasty players may have already circled on their draft boards a few years ago, but things have an unfortunate way of changing over time. At Cal, Ott was a true elite rusher. 2,100 yards and 20 TDs in his first two seasons at college is production that everyone can agree is pretty dang impressive. The bummer here is that Ott has failed to get remotely close to that stellar performance in the following two years. He’s been seemingly unused at Oklahoma, which now puts his draft position in jeopardy. It’s going to be fascinating to see which NFL team believes they can pull that sophomore Ott out of him at the pro level. 

Tre Wisner, Texas

Like the Penn State players, Quintevion “Tre” Wisner has not reached the same heights we saw in 2024. Wisner split time in the Texas backfield with dynasty-darling Jaydon Blue last season, where he was able to still cross that 1,000-yard rushing mark. As a junior, though, Wisner has not been able to reproduce that success. A 3.9 YPC isn’t very exciting, but Texas as a team has been a weird offense as Arch Manning continues to find his groove. Wisner is someone I am watching closely, especially during the testing portion of the draft process. 

Other Names That Require a Deeper Dive:

There are still plenty of other names that will pop up from now, all the way up to draft day. This is a little primer for those who want somewhere to start their rookie prospect process. Please let us at Optimus know if there’s a name we didn’t mention that you think we should take a closer look at!

Bryan Rockwood is an Analyst with Optimus Fantasy who’s always on the lookout for the next deep dynasty sleeper. You can find him putting out articles here, on Fantrax, or FantasyNow+!

You hear it all the time, but it bears repeating – dynasty is a year-round fantasy football game. Every week, subtle changes in the dynasty market force managers to react. I’ve even written a few pieces on that happening! 

In fact, don’t look now, but we are almost done with 2025. The 2026 class is coming, and you need to start glancing over at NCAA box scores to figure out what to expect in your rookie drafts. I need to start the scouting process myself. It’s fun, but you need to know where to start. I have a short list of names dynasty managers should keep an eye on as we head into 2026.

I’ve already covered a few QBs to watch heading into the new year; now it’s time to get to know the small-ish running back class of 2026.

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft: Running Back Prospects to Watch

Check out our Premium Tools – Use the promo code “THANKSOPTIMUS” for a two-week free trial

Running Backs To Watch

Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Meet your (almost) consensus 1.01. Love has all the traits that produce fantasy goodness. All we need is a good landing spot come April, and we are in business. There isn’t much to discuss, so I’ll just leave you with his 2025 stats.

Rushing: 185 Attempts 1,306 yards, 17 TDs, 1 Fumble

Receiving: 26 Receptions, 274 yards, 3 TDs

JEREMIYAH LOVE PUTS THE DEFENDER IN THE SPIN CYCLE ON HIS WAY TO A 56-YARD HOUSE CALL 😱🔥

[image or embed]

— TSN (@tsnofficial.bsky.social) November 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Justice Haynes, Michigan

Most folks have tuned in to the Michigan games this season to watch the true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, but have stuck around to watch their running back, Justice Haynes. Haynes left Alabama after his Sophomore season and found a starting gig at Michigan, where he’s racked up over 800 yards on the ground alongside 10 touchdowns in just seven games. Haynes will most likely end up a day-two pick, but there’s some upside here that could be exciting for dynasty managers. 

Jonah Coleman, Washington

After a successful second season at Arizona, Jonah Coleman brought his talents to Washington, where he continued to be productive as the team’s leading rusher. Coleman tied for first in the Big Ten in rushing touchdowns with an impressive 14 scores on the season. He’s a solid receiver to boot, hauling in over 300 yards through the air.

Jonah Coleman gonna be such a good NFL RB

— JP Acosta (@acosta32jp.bsky.social) September 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Jadarian Price, Notre Dame

It’s a tough gig as a backup to one of the nation’s best running backs. Just ask Roschon Johnson back in 2022. Jadarian Price is another solid player who’s unfortunately trapped behind the class’s best rusher. Keep track of Price’s performance through the College Playoffs. Teams will be scouting these games, and one big play can shoot Price up on NFL and dynasty draft boards. 

Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, Penn State

The PSU Pair are just one year removed from amassing over a combined 2,000 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving. Allen has continued to see success this season, eclipsing 1,000 yards once again with another 14 TDs (Big Ten co-leader with Jonah Coleman). Singleton, on the other hand, has struggled to get anything going. 

Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma

Jaydn Ott was a name that dynasty players may have already circled on their draft boards a few years ago, but things have an unfortunate way of changing over time. At Cal, Ott was a true elite rusher. 2,100 yards and 20 TDs in his first two seasons at college is production that everyone can agree is pretty dang impressive. The bummer here is that Ott has failed to get remotely close to that stellar performance in the following two years. He’s been seemingly unused at Oklahoma, which now puts his draft position in jeopardy. It’s going to be fascinating to see which NFL team believes they can pull that sophomore Ott out of him at the pro level. 

Tre Wisner, Texas

Like the Penn State players, Quintevion “Tre” Wisner has not reached the same heights we saw in 2024. Wisner split time in the Texas backfield with dynasty-darling Jaydon Blue last season, where he was able to still cross that 1,000-yard rushing mark. As a junior, though, Wisner has not been able to reproduce that success. A 3.9 YPC isn’t very exciting, but Texas as a team has been a weird offense as Arch Manning continues to find his groove. Wisner is someone I am watching closely, especially during the testing portion of the draft process. 

Other Names That Require a Deeper Dive:

There are still plenty of other names that will pop up from now, all the way up to draft day. This is a little primer for those who want somewhere to start their rookie prospect process. Please let us at Optimus know if there’s a name we didn’t mention that you think we should take a closer look at!

Bryan Rockwood is an Analyst with Optimus Fantasy who’s always on the lookout for the next deep dynasty sleeper. You can find him putting out articles here, on Fantrax, or FantasyNow+!

By Published On: November 29th, 2025

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