This season, a number of rookie running backs have become fantasy football sleepers. If you can get these players on your fantasy team without using a high draft pick, you could be sitting pretty if sleepers pan out.
Kevin Smith, Detroit Lions
All indications point to Kevin Smith starting for the Lions at running back. Smith doesn’t have much competition — considering that Tatum Bell is his backup. He could be a big factor if he can stay healthy.
Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
Like Smith, Forte is also expected to be the starter. While Forte is arguably the more talented …read more

Darren McFadden – 2008 NFL Draft
Out of the Arkansas, Darren McFadden will be a top ten pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Rashard Mendenhall – 2008 NFL Draft
After a successful college career, Rashard Mendenhall will likely be drafted in the middle of the first round.
Jonathan Stewart – 2008 NFL Draft
Jonathan Stewart is currently the third running back on most NFL teams’ boards and should go in the first round.
Felix Jones – 2008 NFL Draft
Darren McFadden’s backup at Arkansas, Felix Jones will be a late first rounder or an early second rounder.
Chris Johnson – 2008 NFL Draft
After a nice career at East …read more

Ray Rice Stats
In all three of his years at Rutgers, Ray Rice ran for over 1,000 yards. In his junior season, Rice ran for over 2,000 yards and also had 24 rushing touchdowns. His sophomore season was also very good, as Rice finished with 1,794 yards and 20 rushing touchdowns.
Ray Rice Analysis
At 5-foot-9 and 195 pounds, Ray Rice obviously will have to overcome some size issues. He’s too small to be a prototypical running back in the NFL. On top of that, Rice was beat up at Rutgers – rushing over 900 times in three seasons. That said, his …read more