Revisiting the Top 10 RB Recruits of 2024: Future Stars or Overhyped Pretenders?
The 2024 running back class brought elite talent, but a year later, these top 10 recruits are battling depth charts, redshirt seasons, and new roles as we approach the 2025 season. Below, I dive into the current status of Taylor Tatum, Nate Frazier, Jerrick Gibson, Kedren Young, Daniel Hill, Caden Durham, James Peoples, Quinton Martin, Kevin Riley, and Dilin Jones, offering actionable Campus to Canton (C2C) advice on whether to roster, stash, or drop them. My focus is on balancing immediate college fantasy football (CFF) production with long-term devy (NFL prospect) value.
Taylor Tatum – Oklahoma
• Status: Sophomore, Buried on the depth chart, fighting for RB3 behind Jaydn Ott and Jovantae Barnes.
• Outlook: The No. 1 RB recruit in 2024 (247Sports, On3), Tatum’s 5’10 , 205 pound frame and 4.4-speed are electric, with 1,850 yards and 33 TDs in high school. Oklahoma’s stacked backfield with Ott (1,315 yards in 2023) and Barnes (577 yards in 2024) limits him to 200-400 yards, but his explosiveness could earn goal line or change of pace carries.
• C2C Strategy: Stash in all devy leagues; roster in deep CFF formats. His CFF value is limited (late-round flier), but his first round NFL draft potential makes him a top 30 devy pick. Hold for a 2026 breakout. Tatum’s talent is too good to fade, but RB3 status caps his 2025 CFF output. Devy managers should lock him in for long-term upside.
Nate Frazier – Georgia
• Status: Sophomore, starter for 2025 but struggled with fumbling issues in 2024. Posted 671 yards as a freshman.
• Outlook: The No. 2 RB recruit, Frazier’s 5’11 , 208 pound frame and track speed (11.3 yards per carry in high school) delivered an 84.2 PFF rushing grade in 2024. As Georgia’s RB1, he could hit 800-1,000 yards, though fumbles and Josh McCray’s presence may limit touches.
• C2C Strategy: Must-roster in all formats. In CFF, he’s a top 15 RB despite ball security concerns (rounds 3-5). In devy, his 2027 NFL draft stock warrants a top-20 pick. Monitor camp for fumble fixes. Frazier’s a CFF starter with devy appeal. His fumbling is a risk, but Georgia’s offense ensures solid production, roster him confidently.
Jerrick Gibson – Texas
• Status: Sophomore, competing for RB2 behind Quintrevion Wisner, with CJ Baxter returning from injury. Had 377 yards in 2024.
• Outlook: The No. 2 RB recruit (On3), Gibson’s 5’10, 200 pound build and elusiveness fit Texas explosive offense. With Wisner and Baxter ahead, he’s likely to see 400-600 yards as a complementary back.
• C2C Strategy: Roster in all CFF and devy leagues. In CFF, he’s a flex RB3. In devy, his NFL traits make him a top 50 pick. Trade for him if undervalued. Gibson’s talent shines despite RB2 competition. He’s a safe C2C hold with 2026 starter potential.
Kedren Young – Notre Dame
• Status: He will be competing for RB3 behind Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Had 116 yards in 2024.
• Outlook: The No. 9 RB recruit, Young’s 5’10, 200 pound frame brings physicality to Notre Dame’s run heavy scheme. Behind Love and Price, he’s a depth piece at best with Aneyas Williams locked in at the RB3.
• C2C Strategy: Roster in deep CFF and all devy leagues. In CFF, he’s not draft able . In devy, stash for 2026 upside (rounds 10-12). Watch his camp role. Young’s stuck behind elite backs, but his physicality makes him a CFF sleeper and devy stash for patient managers.
Daniel Hill – Alabama
• Status: He will competing for RB3 behind Jam Miller and Richard Young.
• Outlook: A top 10 RB recruit, Hill’s 6’0, 200 pound frame offers versatility. Alabama’s deep backfield (Miller, Young, and others) limits him to 200-400 yards, but his receiving skills add value.
• C2C Strategy: Stash in deep devy leagues; drop in shallow CFF formats. His NFL upside is worth a long-term hold. Hill’s buried for 2025, but Alabama’s RB pipeline keeps him relevant for devy dynasty rosters.
Caden Durham – LSU
• Status: Sophomore, 2025 starter after a breakout 2024 (749 rushing yards, 261 receiving yards).
• Outlook: A 5’9, 195 pound speedster, Durham led Power Four true freshmen in receiving yards and ranked second in rushing. LSU’s high powered offense projects him for 1,200+ total yards, with RB1 potential in CFF.
• C2C Strategy: Must roster in all formats. In CFF, he’s a top-5 RB (rounds 1-2). In devy, his 2027 NFL draft stock makes him a top-10 pick. Trade up for him now. Durham’s a CFF superstar and devy stud. His dual-threat ability makes him a lineup lock, don’t miss out.
James Peoples – Ohio State
• Status: Sophomore, 2025 starter alongside CJ Donaldson, likely redshirted in 2024.
• Outlook: A 5’10, 193 pound five star recruit, Peoples 4.5-speed and receiving skills fit Ohio State’s explosive offense. With TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins leaving, he could hit 800-1,000 yards as a co-starter.
• C2C Strategy: Must-roster in all formats. In CFF, he’s a top 20 RB . In devy, his NFL potential warrants a top 20 pick. Grab him before his value spikes. Peoples is a C2C gem. His starting role in Ohio State’s offense guarantees points and devy upside, roster him everywhere.
Quinton Martin – Penn State
• Status: Hes currently competing for RB3 behind Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Appeared in six games in 2024.
• Outlook: A 6’0, 195 pound top 10 RB recruit, Martin’s versatility and 4.5-l speed position him for 200-400 yards in 2025, with a 2026 breakout looming as Singleton and Allen depart.
• C2C Strategy: Stash in all devy leagues; roster in deep CFF formats (late rounds). Monitor his role behind Penn State’s star duo. Martin’s a devy stash with CFF flex potential. His 2026 path to RB1 makes him a must-hold in dynasty leagues.
Kevin Riley – Alabama
• Status: Redshirt freshman, buried as RB6 behind Miller, Haynes, Hill, and others.
• Outlook: A top-10 RB recruit, Riley’s 6’0”, 192-pound frame and 4.5-speed offer NFL appeal. Alabama’s crowded backfield limits him to minimal carries in 2025.
• C2C Strategy: Stash in ultra-deep devy leagues (rounds 15+); drop in all CFF formats. His NFL upside is speculative but intriguing. Riley’s too deep on the depth chart for 2025 relevance. Only roster in massive devy leagues.
Dilin Jones – Wisconsin
• Status: Redshirt freshman, part of a 2025 RB committee with Darion Dupree and Cade Yacamelli .
• Outlook: A top-15 RB recruit, Jones 5’11, 190 pound frame and 4.5-speed fit Wisconsin’s run-heavy scheme. In a committee, he could see 400-600 yards with upside if injuries hit.
• C2C Strategy: Roster in deep CFF and all devy leagues. His CFF flex potential and 2026 devy upside make him a solid pickup. Jones is a CFF sleeper in Wisconsin’s committee. Stash him for a potential 2025 breakout or 2026 RB1 role.
This 2024 RB class is loaded with C2C firepower. Caden Durham, James Peoples, and Nate Frazier are must-roster CFF RB1/2s, delivering 800-1,200 yards and top-20 devy value for 2027 NFL drafts, lock them in for immediate points. Jerrick Gibson and Dilin Jones offer flex-worthy CFF production and solid devy upside, ideal for deep rosters. Taylor Tatum, Kedren Young, and Quinton Martin are prime devy stashes for 2026 breakouts, while Daniel Hill and Kevin Riley are long-term devy holds for patient managers in ultra-deep leagues. Balance these instant-impact backs with future devy stars to dominate your C2C league. Hit me up on to debate your top picks or strategize for your draft!