The 2026 fantasy football landscape is beginning to take shape, and one name that is quietly rising on analyst radars is Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots.
Stevenson’s fantasy forecast
Matt Okada of NFL.com has positioned Stevenson as his RB31, projecting an average draft position in the tenth round, and expects the back to handle at least 200 touches while eclipsing 1,000 rushing yards and reaching double‑digit touchdowns.
Okada’s forecast builds on Stevenson’s 2025 campaign, in which he amassed 603 rushing yards and seven touchdowns despite missing three games due to injury, a performance that the analyst likens to the early trajectory of David Montgomery when he first broke out alongside Jahmyr Gibbs.
If the Patriots’ backfield stays healthy, Stevenson could emerge as a solid RB2 with the potential for week‑to‑week RB1 production, especially as many of the league’s elite running backs are projected to outpace his statistical output.
Patriots backfield dynamics
James Henderson, another Patriots running back, is expected to rebound from a lackluster playoff showing but is not anticipated to assume the primary RB1 role, leaving Stevenson as the primary beneficiary of touches.
Fantasy owners who target high‑upside mid‑round backs may find a valuable asset in Stevenson, whose blend of volume and efficiency could translate into a decisive edge in leagues that reward yardage and touchdown production.