Undrafted running backs are typically reserved deeper dynasty leagues, outside of the occasional top talent falling due to off-the-field concerns. When digging for potential running back producers, a strong rushing and receiving score in the projection model significantly increases an owner’s odds of finding roster-worthy dynasty assets.
One filtering point is their total production score, which combines rushing and receiving into a single metric. With the new +/- system compared to baseline in the projection model, I sifted undrafted backs with +100% or better in production. Only 13 prospects survived the cut, four of which live in the 2015 class.
Here is a historical list of the top-shelf producers who fell out of the NFL Draft since 1999:
