The Backfield Map: Who Is Actually Locked In
Locked-in backs vs PUP rooms vs the biggest RB BUY gaps on the live board.
The Backfield Map: Who Is Actually Locked In
By GH | thegavfather.com
Running back rooms in August are a kitchen where everyone thinks they are the lead. Only a few stations are actually firing.
Live board plus camp file, 2026-08-24.
Top of the board
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, DET) — We have RB1 — market has RB1 — 20.0 PPG
Bijan Robinson (RB, ATL) — We have RB2 — market has RB2 — 18.9 PPG
Jonathan Taylor (RB, IND) — We have RB3 — market has RB3 — 16.5 PPG
Devon Achane (RB, MIA) — We have RB4 — market has RB7 — 16.0 PPG
Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) — We have RB5 — market has RB4 — 15.8 PPG
James Cook (RB, BUF) — We have RB6 — 15.5 PPG
Ashton Jeanty (RB, LV) — We have RB7 — market has RB8 — 15.0 PPG
Derrick Henry (RB, BAL) — We have RB8 — market has RB6 — 14.5 PPG
BUY backs vs ADP
Alvin Kamara (RB, NO) — We have RB27 — market has RB47 — 9.7 PPG
Jadarian Price (RB, SEA) — We have RB11 — market has RB30 — 13.5 PPG
Brian Robinson (RB, ATL) — We have RB38 — market has RB55 — 8.2 PPG
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, WAS) — We have RB23 — market has RB38 — 11.0 PPG
Kaelon Black (RB, SF) — We have RB33 — market has RB48 — 8.5 PPG
Woody Marks (RB, HOU) — We have RB31 — market has RB44 — 8.5 PPG
Camp flags in the backfield
Bijan Robinson — HEALTHY | None - just signed extension | Week 1: FULL GO Extension signed. Team commitment confirmed. ATL RB1 locked in.
Full updated rankings at thegavfather.com/rankings. Camp notes refresh twice daily. Articles publish Sun–Thu from the live file. Camp report on Friday.
An offer your roster can't refuse.
— GH