Tuten & Croskey‑Merritt Rise in Thin 2026 RB Class
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- Jeremiyah Love is one of only two 2026 rookie running backs placed inside the top 40 in the author’s dynasty rankings.
- Jadarian Price is the other 2026 rookie running back inside the top 40, highlighting the class’s depth shortage.
- Bhayshul Tuten ranks higher than Mike Washington Jr. and could become a Week‑1 RB1 despite competition from Chris Rodriguez and LeQuint Allen.
- Jacory Croskey‑Merritt also outranks the 2026 RB3, with a chance to see 15 carries per game against Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, and Kaytron Allen.
- Kyle Monangai is recommended as a safe trade for an early second‑round pick, having already shown flex‑worthiness as a rookie.
- Jacob Gibbs discussed the 2026 RB dearth on Fantasy Football Today Dynasty, confirming the scarcity of top‑40 rookie backs.
- SportsLine provides updated dynasty trade charts for one‑QB and Superflex leagues, helping managers assess potential swaps.
Why it matters: Dynasty owners who swap 2026 second‑round picks for Tuten, Croskey‑Merritt, or Monangai gain a higher‑upside RB, while those who hold the weak 2026 rookie pool lose depth, boosting the value of older cheap backs like Swift and Pollard.
