5 NFL RBs in Best Position for Breakout Season in 2026

Bleacher Report analyst Gary Davenport, writing on July 12, 2026, highlights five NFL running backs positioned for breakout seasons in 2026, noting a renaissance at the position after years of devaluation. The piece points out that only four running backs currently average $15 million or more per season in salary, underlining how undervalued the position has become. Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty is among those featured as a breakout candidate.