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2019 NFL Draft: Top 5 dynasty league running backs

By Nicholas McGee

AMES, IA - OCTOBER 27: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks away from linebacker Dakota Allen #40 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders while rising for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 40-31 over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA - OCTOBER 27: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks away from linebacker Dakota Allen #40 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders while rising for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 40-31 over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 30: Running back Miles Sanders #24 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes the football against the Washington Huskies during the second half of the Playstation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 30: Running back Miles Sanders #24 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes the football against the Washington Huskies during the second half of the Playstation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

3. Miles Sanders – Philadelphia Eagles

A hamstring injury may have stymied his progress during offseason practices but, after the Eagles spent a second-round pick on him, Sanders is likely to have a significant long-term role in Philadelphia.

Sanders will have the likes of Jordan Howard, Corey Clement, Wendell Smallwood and Josh Adams for competition in the backfield but, providing he is healthy, presents the most dynamic option of the group with his abilities as both a runner and a receiver.

He also comes into the NFL with relatively little tread on the tires having backed up Saquon Barkley for the majority of his career at Penn State.

That may lead to questions over his ability to stand up to heavier workload but also means he enters the league having not been subjected to the same level of wear and tear a lot of college backs have suffered from by the time they reach the NFL.

The Eagles will hope his relative lack of carries in college results in him showcasing great explosiveness as a rookie and making the lead role in the backfield his own. Should he do so then Sanders will carry consistent value as a fantasy option with his potential to rack up points as a runner and a receiver.

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