12 CFL Fantasy Running Backs You Need to Know for the 2025 Season
Alright, let’s dive into the buzz that’s lighting up the CFL world right now—fantasy football fans, this one’s for you! With the 2025 season almost here, it's time we shift some attention to the ground game. Sure, quarterbacks and receivers often grab headlines, but if you’re serious about your fantasy lineup—or just love watching explosive football—then the running backs are where championships are won.
Leading the charge this year is Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The man’s a beast. Three straight 1,000-yard seasons and over 3,800 yards from scrimmage in just two years? That’s elite. He's coming off an MOP and Most Outstanding Canadian season, joining legends like Russ Jackson and Jon Cornish. With Dalton Schoen back in the mix, Oliveira could be in for a huge year—especially in the touchdown column.
Greg Bell in Hamilton is another name to circle in bold. He only played eight games in 2024, but still managed 625 rushing yards. Project that across a full season and we’re talking over 1,400 yards. And at $7,700 in fantasy salary? That’s a steal, especially with Bo Levi Mitchell keeping defenses honest.
Then there's AJ Ouellette, now with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Injuries limited him last year, but he still finished top ten in rushing. He’s set for a bounce-back season and will be a go-to guy near the goal line—perfect for fantasy managers hungry for those red-zone scores.
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James Butler is another high-upside pick. Now in BC after an injury-plagued season, he’s a dual threat—198 catches over four seasons proves that. With Nathan Rourke under center, Butler’s going to be a safety valve and a fantasy gem.
Walter Fletcher in Montreal is pure consistency. Over 1,400 total yards in 2024, with 71 catches out of the backfield. The Alouettes’ offense flows through him, and he’s as reliable as they come.
Keep an eye on Justin Rankin in Edmonton. He led the league with 7.8 yards per carry—yes, you heard that right. He only played 11 games but ripped off ten 20+ yard runs. Partnered with Javon Leake, this duo could be electric.
Speaking of veterans, William Stanback is back in Ottawa. He’s never had a problem racking up yards, and though he hasn’t found the end zone as often as you'd expect, that might change this season with all eyes on Ottawa’s passing game.
Dedrick Mills in Calgary has quietly improved every season and is on the cusp of breaking 1,000 yards. With Vernon Adams Jr. now in town, he won’t face stacked boxes as often—fantasy upside is real here.
Toronto’s Ka'Deem Carey and Kevin Brown could complicate each other’s value, but both are proven producers. Carey was a top-three rusher last year, while Brown, despite a down 2024, still has that 2023 electricity in him.
Rounding things out are two sleepers: Edmonton’s Javon Leake and Ottawa’s Jaylen Samuels. Leake is explosive—he can house it from anywhere on the field. Samuels? A former Steeler making noise in camp. If Stanback misses time, Samuels might be the waiver-wire pick of the year.
Bottom line? Whether you're setting your fantasy lineup or just want to know which players will be tearing up the turf this season, this list of running backs is your essential guide. The 2025 CFL season is shaping up to be a ground-and-pound showcase—and I, for one, can’t wait to watch it unfold.
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