The 2026 NFL running back futures market is loaded with plus-money possibilities. Kenneth Walker and Omarion Hampton are chasing 1,000-yard seasons, Rico Dowdle has a very reachable rushing total, and Blake Corum could keep cashing in near the goal line.
If you’re looking for NFL running back futures to bet, these four picks offer some nice value heading into the 2026 season.
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Best NFL RB Futures
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker 1000+ Rushing Yards (+105)
The Chiefs needed a running game, so they went out and grabbed Walker fresh off a Super Bowl MVP run. Walker has already topped 1,000 rushing yards twice and now walks into Kansas City as the clear featured back after Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt departed. The Chiefs didn’t hand him a three-year, $45 million deal to watch from the sideline, either. With Patrick Mahomes keeping defenses honest, Walker should see plenty of room and touches.
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton 1,000+ Rushing Yards (+105)
Hampton gave us a nice preview as a rookie — now we just need the full movie. He rushed for 545 yards in only nine games, averaging 4.4 yards per carry despite the Chargers playing without Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater for much of the season. Both tackles are back, and new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel should give Hampton plenty of chances to eat. With a healthier line and a projected workload around 240 carries, 1,000 yards feels very reachable.
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rico Dowdle 750+ Rushing Yards (+125)
Rico Dowdle has become pretty good at crashing backfield committees and walking away with 1,000 yards. He rushed for 1,079 yards with Dallas in 2024, then followed with 1,076 for Carolina last season despite sharing touches. Now he heads to Pittsburgh, where Jaylen Warren will get his work, but Dowdle doesn’t need to own the backfield to get there. Give him around 160 carries at his usual 4.6 yards per attempt, and he’s knocking on the door already.
Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum to Score 10+ Touchdowns (+450)
Corum quietly became a touchdown machine down the stretch last season. He scored six times on just 145 carries, with all but one coming after the Rams’ Week 8 bye as his role grew alongside Kyren Williams. Now that backfield split could get even tighter, and Corum already proved he can handle the dirty work near the goal line. That’s a nice place to be in a Rams offense that led the NFL with 76 red-zone drives last season. It’s an aggressive number, but at 4.5-to-1 odds, it’s worth a shot.
