Another year, another fantasy buy-in handed to your league mate on a silver platter. Enough. It’s time to stop “vibing” and start building. Because let’s be honest—most dynasty managers are either pretending they’re contenders with Derrick Henry on their bench or stuck in a rebuild that started when Andrew Luck retired.
So here’s the play: don’t just draft “talent.” Target running backs specifically positioned to surge in value next season. Buy low now, win big later. That’s the NeverLucky way.
Let’s break down five RBs who are about to become cheat codes.
📈 1. TreVeyon Henderson (Patriots)
Current Dynasty Rank: RB8
Next Year Projection: Top-12 in Redraft
The Patriots went full send on TreVeyon in the 2nd round (pick 38). Why? Because he’s built like a Belichick fever dream:
- Ball security? Near spotless.
- Blocking? Top-tier.
- Production? 7.1 YPC, 1,000+ yards, 10 TDs, 284 receiving yards.
He’s a three-down threat who doesn’t just fit the Patriots mold—he upgrades it. Rhamondre Stevenson is on the way out (his PFF grades have dropped every season: 81 ➝ 69). Josh McDaniels is back as OC—the same guy who preferred Damien Harris when Stevenson was good. That tells you all you need to know.
Verdict: 🚀 This is TreVeyon’s backfield by 2025.
🔮 2. Bhayshul Tuten (Jaguars)
Dynasty Sleeper Alert
Undersized? Sure.
Unstoppable athlete? Absolutely.
Tuten is the Devon Achane clone nobody’s talking about:
- RAS: 9.24
- Better athletic metrics than: Bijan, Breece, Gibbs
He walks into a Jacksonville backfield where Travis Etienne is quietly on the hot seat. The whispers are growing louder. Don’t be surprised if Tuten + Bigsby take over in a two-headed monster setup.
If he flashes this season, it’s wheels up next year. Think: top-20 dynasty back.
⚡ 3. Omarion Hampton (Chargers)
Current Dynasty Rank: Top-6 RB
2025 Outlook: Potential Top-5 Fantasy Pick
Drafted Round 1, pick 22. Comp: Jonathan Taylor-lite (minus the 99 speed rating).
What Hampton brings:
- 90th+ percentile speed/burst
- Contact balance + tackle-breaking for days
- Receiving upside (top 12 in YAC per attempt)
He’s stuck behind Najee Harris for now—but we’ve seen this movie before. Najee = Gus Edwards. Hampton = J.K. Dobbins. The more explosive back wins. Always.
Chargers run the ball a lot (28th in pass attempts). All signs point to an RB1 breakout.
🧨 4. R.J. Harvey (Broncos)
2024 Value: Deep Sleeper
2025 Potential: Top-10 RB
R.J. Harvey isn’t just athletic—he’s explosive (96th percentile 40-yard dash, 91st percentile speed). Drafted early Round 2 by a Sean Payton-led offense that ranks top-5 in RB target share. That’s code for PPR cheat code.
Javonte Williams somehow turned 70 targets into fantasy dust. McLaughlin? Nice change-of-pace guy. Estime? Just a guy.
Harvey has the clearest path to a full-time role and is built to handle it. If he takes over in 2024, he’s a top-7 RB by next summer.
🏎️ 5. Jaylen Wright (Dolphins)
Status: Buy & Pray
Let’s get weird. Jaylen Wright is buried on the Miami depth chart—for now. But he’s a track star in pads:
- 4.38 40-yard dash (98th percentile)
- Top 20 in YAC/contact + missed tackles forced
- When given 10+ touches: 87.9 PFF rating
Miami has a track record of using two productive RBs (remember Mostert & Achane?). Wright fits that Raheem Mostert mold and is already more athletic.
If (or when) Achane misses time—he’s fragile, folks—Wright could explode. Think: top-20 upside with contingency value. A classic zero-to-hero move for patient managers.
🧠 TL;DR — The NeverLucky Buy List
| Player | Situation | Why You Want In |
|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | Stevenson fading | Patriots love him, 3-down skillset |
| Bhayshul Tuten | Etienne insurance | Elite athlete, under-the-radar upside |
| Omarion Hampton | Najee in the way | First-rounder, Taylor comp |
| R.J. Harvey | Path wide open | Payton system, explosive traits |
| Jaylen Wright | Depth flier | Uber-athlete + Miami system upside |
💥 The Dynasty Meta Is Shifting
Athleticism is the new currency. Every RB on this list is a freak—and their teams drafted them to become the guy. So stash now, gloat later.
Stay sharp. Stay NeverLucky.
