2011 College Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings
College fantasy football is a little bit different than NFL fantasy football. While its hard to argue the importance of having a high-scoring quarterback in pro fantasy football, filling in the running back positions with stud players is generally priority no. 1 in any NFL draft.
In contrast to the pro game, the first round of most college fantasy football drafts will be dominated by quarterbacks and filled in with a few other elite players at the skill positions.
In 2011, college fantasy football running backs are led by Oregon’s LaMichael James. James scored 21 touchdowns on the ground as a sophomore and added over 1700 yards last season. James is also utilized quite a bit in the passing game as well with 17 receptions for over 200 yards and 3 scores in 2010. Its this versatility and nose for the end zone that puts James at the top of our running back rankings.
Check out our ranking of the top 30 running backs heading into the 2011 college fantasy football season.
- LaMichael James, Oregon
- Bobby Rainey, Western Kentucky
- Lance Dunbar, North Texas
- Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
- Knile Davis, Arkansas
- David Wilson, Virginia Tech
- Trent Richardson, Alabama
- Ronnie Hillman, San Diego State
- Doug Martin, Boise State
- Marcus Coker, Iowa
- Montee Ball, Wisconsin
- Chris Polk, Washington
- Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M
- Montel Harris, Boston College
- Adonis Thomas, Toledo
- Mike Ball, Nevada
- Bernard Price, Temple
- Ray Graham, Pittsburgh
- James White, Wisconsin
- Rex Burkhead, Nebraska
- Orleans Darkwa, Tulane
- Edwin Baker, Michigan State
- Rodney Stewart, Colorado
- Andre Ellington, Clemson
- Lennon Creer, Louisiana Tech
- Michael Dyer, Auburn
- Silas Redd, Penn State
- Stepfan Taylor, Stanford
- Robbie Rouse, Fresno State
- Zach Line, SMU
College Fantasy Coach’s 2011 position rankings:
Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End D/ST Kicker
