5 Safe Players to Target in Your Fantasy Football Draft

Frank Gore, RB, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back and card carrying AARP member Frank Gore could have made this list for the past several seasons, as everyone was ready to write him off due to old age. Running backs age about as quickly as the woman in room 237 in The Shining, but Gore is something special.

The 34-year-old is set to start for the Colts again this year, and he's coming off a season where he finished 12th among running backs in half-PPR (point per reception) scoring. In fact, Gore has been a top-20 running back or better in every season since 2006. Yes, he's been a top-20 option at running back since George W. Bush was in office.

Another added bonus is Gore's ability to stay on the field. For each of the past six seasons, The Inconvenient Truth has played in all 16 games.

With all of that being said, it should be noted that he lacks the upside of other top running backs. The good news is he's currently being drafted 33rd among running backs. Four running backs who have never played a snap in the NFL are being drafted ahead of him.

You may get more yawns than cheers, but Gore is such a good value in drafts. Our projections have Gore finishing the season 20th among running backs.