Average Draft Position (ADP) can vary wildly from platform to platform. That's why we display multiple sources when presenting the Footballguys ADP.
On one site, you could be drafting against people who overvalue a player. On another site, that same player could be vastly undervalued.
Let's concentrate on the ADP from ESPN and avoid the reaches at running back when you draft on that platform. Your competitors will take players before they should. Let them.
RELATED: See 7 ESPN Running Back Values here.
The table below shows the seven reaches along with their current Footballguys ranking and ESPN ADP, along with the amount of value you lose when you select them.
7 Running Back Reaches in Your ESPN Draft
| Running Back | Team | FBG Rank | ESPN Rank | Value Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| James Cook | BUF | 32 | 25 | -7 |
| David Montgomery | DET | 77 | 54 | -23 |
| RJ Harvey | DEN | 97 | 57 | -40 |
| Javonte Williams | DAL | 113 | 88 | -25 |
| Cam Skattebo | NYG | 140 | 92 | -48 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | JAX | 231 | 142 | -89 |
ESPN Reach: Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis
What ESPN drafters think: In 2021, Taylor is the same guy who gained 2,171 total yards and had 20 touchdowns.
Why they are wrong: That Jonathan Taylor isn't walking through the door. Or coming back to your fantasy roster. While he's still a great running back, the Colts offense isn't capable of producing those kinds of elite rushing numbers. The big beef here is that ESPN drafters are passing over potential league-winning wide receivers to select Taylor. If guys like Brian Thomas Jr. and Nico Collins are on the board at Pick 14, you simply can't click the button for Taylor.