Nick Mariano’s updated 2025 RB projections lay out a bold, fantasy-ready roadmap for drafts. Bijan Robinson sits atop the chart with 329.6 projected fantasy points, a clear beacon for early picks, followed by Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley in strong PPR value ranges. Jahmyr Gibbs and Kyren Williams anchor a deep second tier, while James Cook carries TD-regression risk in Buffalo and faces a ceiling built around Buffalo’s evolving offense. Bhayshul Tuten is highlighted as a rookie in Jacksonville who could press for a starting role in Coen’s system, with RJ Harvey in Denver offering early-round upside behind a solid run block. The piece stresses ongoing updates through preseason and weekly notes, plus a rankings portal and a must-have app for real-time injury and news alerts. A broad injury slate and roster chatter could reshuffle value at several spots as camps unfold.

Beyond the top names, the projections expand into a long tail of backs—Tank Bigsby, TreVeyon Henderson, Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, and more—providing a granular view of weekly workloads, pass-catching roles, and goal-line opportunities. The article emphasizes that depth, at both the RB1 and flex levels, will matter as defenses tighten in the regular season. It also threads in links to PPR and standard rankings, dynasty considerations, and rookie rankings, framing 2025 as a year where roster-building and matchups win fantasy championships.