Chris Rodriguez
Rodriguez is a between-the-tackles grinder in Jacksonville's backfield, drafted as a cheap goal-line and injury-fill-in option rather than a passing-down or every-down back. He's stuck behind Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen in a three-headed committee, with his fantasy value tied almost entirely to touchdown equity in Liam Coen's efficiency-based run scheme.
Early coverage from RotoWire, Fantasy Football Today, and The Audible leaned optimistic, framing Rodriguez as a Jamal Williams/David Montgomery-type 'glass eater' who could siphon goal-line work from Tuten and hit double-digit touchdowns as a late-round dart throw. Yahoo Fantasy Football and Fantasy Life Show tempered that, slotting him as the third option in a crowded committee expected to fade as the season progresses. FantasyPros struck the lone dissenting note, arguing he lacks the explosiveness of Tuten and profiles more like a Gus Edwards/Jeff Wilson type who ultimately loses the backfield battle rather than wins touches.
The line: Draft him in the 14th round purely for touchdown equity, but don't expect a real role if Tuten stays healthy.
▲ RotoWire Fantasy Football With Theo Gremminger: Going as RB44 in double-digit rounds, he's a 'glass eater' per coach Liam Cohen and could steal goal-line touches from Tootin, offering TD upside even without receiving work. listen ↗
▶ Fantasy Football Today: Described as maybe just a goal-line guy but included as a late-round depth/upside piece. listen ↗
▶ Fantasy Life Show: Described as part of a three-headed committee with Bhayshul Tuten early in the season, but expected to cede the lead role as the year progresses. listen ↗
▲ RotoWire Fantasy Football With Theo Gremminger: Compared to 2022 Jamal Williams; expected to get goal-line work and could score 10+ TDs as a cheap late-round pick, per Liam Coen's praise. listen ↗
▲ Fantasy Football Today: Could be the goal-line/injury-fill-in back for Jacksonville, offering David Montgomery-type upside at a cheap price. listen ↗
▲ The Audible: Seen as a cheap late-round pick with a weekly floor as a between-the-tackles grinder and goal-line back in Jacksonville, reuniting with coach Liam Coen from Kentucky. listen ↗
▶ Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden: 14th-round goal-line specialist pick behind Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen, seen as a cheap touchdown-dependent flier in Liam Coen's efficiency-focused run scheme. listen ↗
▼ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Lacks explosiveness compared to Tuten and profiles more like a Gus Edwards/Jeff Wilson type who loses competitive backfield battles. listen ↗
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