Eric Karabell ranks NFL running backs and wide receivers into tiers
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Eric Karabell has released his positional rankings for NFL running backs and wide receivers. His tiered approach aims to help fantasy football players identify value drops during the draft. The running back rankings are designed to guide drafters in assessing player potential, while the wide receiver tiers serve the same purpose for pass-catchers. Both sets of rankings were published on August 20, 2026, offering insights ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Karabell divides running backs into tiers for better drafting strategy.
- •Wide receiver rankings also utilize a tiered system.
- •Both rankings published on August 20, 2026.
- •Focus on how player value shifts throughout the draft process.
- 1:08 PMESPN — Rankings: Eric Karabell's RB tiers
- 1:08 PMESPN — Rankings: Karabell's WR tiers
"Eric Karabell puts his wide receiver rankings into tiers, helping you identify where value drops off throughout the draft.
"Eric Karabell breaks his running backs into tiers, helping you identify where value drops off throughout the draft.
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External links- ESPNAug 20, 2026, 1:08 PMRankings: Eric Karabell's RB tiers
Eric Karabell breaks his running backs into tiers, helping you identify where value drops off throughout the draft.
- ESPNAug 20, 2026, 1:08 PMRankings: Karabell's WR tiers
Eric Karabell puts his wide receiver rankings into tiers, helping you identify where value drops off throughout the draft.
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