The fullback is a dying breed within the NFL, however a number of groups make use of standalone fullbacks as a part of their offense. (Others could also be content material placing tight ends and even defensive linemen within the backfield.)
So far as fullbacks go, there’s a extremely popular identify on this yr’s checklist and a few good expertise on the quick checklist of free brokers. We polled a bunch of writers from round SB Nation to assemble consensus rankings in regards to the gamers.
We are going to take away gamers from the checklist as they re-sign with their present groups all the best way as much as the opening of free company in March.
Obtainable fullbacks coming into free company
4. Adam Prentice, New Orleans Saints
He’s performed a ton of snaps on offense and particular groups for the Saints this yr — greater than Taysom Hill, the truth is — however our voters didn’t worth him very extremely. He turns 28 in January of 2025.
3. Michael Burton, Denver Broncos
Burton has been on and off the lively roster for a number of groups in his profession, however in 2024 on the age of 32, he’s having a productive yr in Denver with essentially the most yards from scrimmage of his profession. UPDATE: Burton re-upped with the Broncos on the finish of March.
2. Reggie Gilliam, Buffalo Payments
Undrafted in 2020, Gilliam has been with the Payments ever since. He’s used principally in a particular groups position, the place he performs on the entire items and leads the workforce in ST snaps. UPDATE: Gilliam is again in Buffalo on a one-year deal.
1. Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens
Ricard turns 31 this offseason, so the Ravens could need to look to get youthful, however might additionally simply hold pairing him with fellow millennial Derrick Henry. He’s performed his total profession with the Ravens after signing as a UDFA in 2017. UPDATE: As anticipated, Ricard might be again in Baltimore in 2025.
Just lately launched fullbacks which might be out there
Kyle Juszczyk
Maybe the best-known fullback within the NFL, the 49ers introduced they’re shifting on from their longtime member of the backfield. He’s about to show 34, however intends to play a thirteenth NFL season. He was a 50% snap rely participant in San Fran, so perhaps he lands someplace with a Kyle Shanahan disciple. UPDATE: Juszczyk re-signed with the 49ers on a extra team-friendly deal.
Fullbacks who signed new offers in free company
- Patrick Ricard re-upped with the Baltimore Ravens
- Reggie Gilliam re-upped with the Buffalo Payments
- Nick Bellore signed a contract with Washington
- Kyle Juszczyk re-signed with the 49ers
- Jakob Johnson signed a cope with Houston
- Michael Burton re-upped with the Broncos
