Fantasy Football: The Top 10 Rookie Running Backs for 2018

8) Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts

Average Draft Position: 12.06 (RB51)
Projected Fantasy Points: 74.33 (RB55)

With Robert Turbin and Marlon Mack atop the depth chart, the Indianapolis Colts were widely expected to address the running back position in the draft. They did just that, nabbing Nyheim Hines in the fourth round before grabbing Jordan Wilkins in the fifth.

If Andrew Luck can throw and stuff, the Colts' offense should return to being one we want to target in fantasy. In 2016, Luck's last full season (15 games), the Colts ranked 8th in points scored and 12th in both total plays and yards per play.

Both rookie runners have some appeal in a backfield that's far from settled, but our models like Hines over Wilkins.

Hines was a do-it-all force at N.C. State, doing work as a runner, receiver and kick returner. The Colts desperately need guys who can make splash plays, and Hines fits that mold. A wizard in the passing game, Hines could even see time out wide as Indy's receiver depth chart is fairly bleak outside of T.Y. Hilton.

We project Hines for 37 catches, 293 yards and 1.52 touchdowns as a receiver in addition to 70 carries, 271 yards and 1.61 scores on the ground. He is better suited for PPR formats, and as a guy in a muddled backfield, he's a decent dart throw late in drafts.