2019 NFL Draft: Top 5 dynasty league running backs

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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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 29: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

1. Josh Jacobs – Oakland Raiders

Firmly in the conversation for the first overall pick in dynasty rookie drafts, Jacobs will have a almost boundless opportunities to prove the Raiders were right to spend a first-round pick on him.

Similar to Sanders, Jacobs enters the NFL fairly fresh having split time with Harris at Alabama and is an all-round back capable of making big plays on the ground and as a receiver out of the backfield.

Possessing great vision and burst, Jacobs is a runner who relishes contact and the chance to dish out punishment to opposing defenses.

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He should have little problem running between the tackles at the NFL level and, giving Jon Gruden’s commitment to the ground game, is likely to see the usage to remain a strong fantasy option providing the current regime remains in place.

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