2015 Fantasy Football: Rookie Running Backs

Now that the NFL draft has come and gone and the off-season is coming to a close, let's take a look at the rookie running backs in 2015.

1. Melvin Gordon, Chargers
Despite being the second RB drafted, Gordon should be the first rookie running back taken in fantasy drafts.

2. TJ Yeldon, Jaguars
Head coach Gus Bradley has been wanting to commit to the run since being in Jacksonville and now finally has a quality running back to run his gameplan. The former Alabama RB is projected to open the season atop the depth chart as a three-down back with little competition for carries. Yeldon should take a lot of pressure off second year QB Blake Bortles as well.

3. Tevin Coleman, Falcons
Devonta Freeman is a change of pace back and Coleman will have very little competition to win the starting job. Falcons need more balance to take pressure off of Matt Ryan


4. David Cobb, Titans
Cobb is the bruising back the Titans needed, to compliment Bishop Sankey.Even if Sankey improves in his sophomore season, Cobb should be the goal-line back.

5. Ameer Abdullah, Lions
Abdullah is a rich man's Theo Riddick and Reggie Bush. He will compliment Joique Bell well and can be the recieving back the Lions lacked in 2014.

*Todd Gurley, Rams
Don't expect Gurley to make much of an impact in 2015, but if you are in a keeper league, consider Gurley with a late round pick to stash for 2016.