Jamesty
In the NFL, a running back is someone who is very athletic, can play many positions, and can be very good at both rushing and receiving. There are a lot of great running backs in 2025, but the prompt says that players like Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and others are “white running backs.” This seems wrong because most of these players are not white. For this article, I will take the request to mean that I should rank the best running backs based on the names given, but I should also point out that the racial description appears wrong based on what is known about these players.
List Of Top 10 Best White Running Backs In The World 2025
1. Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley is a top-three running back in everyone’s eyes. He had a record-breaking 2024 season with 2,005 rushing yards and 2,283 total yards from scrimmage. He was named Offensive Player of the Year because he averaged 5.8 yards per carry and scored 13 rushing touchdowns. However, people are worried that he might not be as good next year because he is 28 years old and has had 492 touches. The Eagles’ schedule isn’t as good since they have to play five games against top-10 run defenses, which lowers expectations a little. Barkley’s dynamic playmaking and great offensive line, on the other hand, keep him at the top.
2. Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry is 31 years old, yet he is still doing well. In 2024, he had 2,141 total yards with 18 touchdowns with the Ravens. His power-running approach works well with Lamar Jackson’s dual-threat style, and Baltimore’s offense has the most RB yards before contact in the NFL. Henry’s workload may fall down a little when Keaton Mitchell comes back, but he will still be a top-five back in standard and half-PPR formats since he is so good at scoring touchdowns (15-20 predicted TDs).
3. Jahmyr Gibbs
In 2024, Jahmyr Gibbs was the best running back in PPR points per game. He is a top-tier choice since he has 1,929 yards from scrimmage and an electrifying ability to catch passes (80+ receptions anticipated). But David Montgomery is there to split goal-line carries, which limits his potential. The Lions’ new offensive coordinator might give Gibbs more touches, and his ability to create big plays makes him a good possibility for RB1, especially in PPR settings.
4. Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor ran for 1,431 yards and scored 11 touchdowns in just 14 games in 2024. However, injuries are still a problem for him, as he has had problems with his ankle and thumb for the past three seasons. His high-volume role (316 expected touches) and excellent rushing abilities keep him in the top tier, but the fact that Indianapolis doesn’t know who their quarterback is and their offensive line isn’t always good lowers his ceiling a little. When he’s healthy, Taylor is a great RB1.
5. Bijan Robinson
Many people think that Bijan Robinson is the best running back for 2025. In fact, several publications have him ranked as the RB1 in fantasy football drafts. Robinson ran for 1,887 yards and scored 15 touchdowns in 2024, showing that he might be a three-down back. Robinson is projected to get a lot of touches this season, as the Falcons switch to Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. He will have a good schedule, with six games against defenses that rated in the top 10 for fantasy points allowed to running backs in 2024. He is a sure bet for the top slot since he has an excellent mix of volume, speed, and pass-catching ability (119 receptions over two seasons).
6. Christian McCaffery
Christian McCaffrey, who was previously the clear RB1, is now unsure of his future after missing 13 games in 2024 because of injuries. He is now 29 years old, so he is a riskier option, but he has the most potential, with a career average of 22.1 PPR points per game. The 49ers will play six games against defenses that aren’t very good at stopping running backs. With a thin receiving corps, McCaffrey might see more targets. He might be a great pick in the middle to late first round if he’s healthy, but his injury history makes him a little less appealing.
7. Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs came back strong in 2024, finishing as the RB8 in PPR points per game with 1,671 total yards and 16 touchdowns. Green Bay’s investment in its offensive line and a schedule that includes seven games against poor run defenses make him appear better. However, significant competition from MarShawn Lloyd and a pass-heavy system with Jordan Love might restrict his touches, making him a decent RB1 with somewhat less upside than the top tier.
8. Alvin Kamara
Alvin Kamara, now 30, is past his prime but retains RB2 value with a strong floor in PPR settings. His superior receiving role and a good schedule (seven games against defenses weak to RBs) give him a matchup-based flex option. However, decreased efficiency and quarterback uncertainty in New Orleans limit his upside. Kamara is a good choice for 2025, but not the best.
9. Joe Mixon
Joe Mixon, the Houston Texans’ running back, had a great 2024 season, but injury worries make it hard to see what will happen in 2025. He had 245 carries for 1,016 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and 11 rushing touchdowns in 2024. He also caught 36 passes for 309 yards and one receiving touchdown in 14 games, which earned him his second Pro Bowl berth. In Week 11, he had 109 yards and three touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys, and in Week 1, he had 159 yards and a touchdown against the Colts.
10. James Cook
James Cook closes out the list with a good 2024, with 1,267 yards from scrimmage, the lowest among the top 10 fantasy RBs. His efficiency (5.5 yards per touch) and role in Buffalo’s high-powered offense make him relevant, but touchdown regression is expected. Cook is a good RB2 with a high floor, but he doesn’t have the ceiling of some of the other players on this list.
