Mark Ingram (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~55

CURRENT ADP: ~65

ANALYSIS: Quick, name the only three running backs who have posted top 12 PPR finishes the last two seasons? Give up? David Johnson (RB8, RB1), DeVonta Freeman (RB1, RB6) and Mark Ingram (RB10, RB8).

So why is Ingram being drafted as RB26? Simple, the belief that Adrian Peterson is still a workhorse back and will significantly cut into Ingram's role. It's a big ask for a guy who is 32, coming off his second knee surgery, and looked like he was lacking burst when healthy in 2016.

Even if Peterson still has something left, Ingram has proven he can produce on limited touches. Over the last two years, despite only seeing 13.8 and 12.8 carries per game respectively, Ingram has averaged 64.1 yards and 65.2 yards per game. He is also used heavily in the passing game with 96 catches over that span.

On one of the league's elite offenses opportunity will be there for Ingram to post another top 12 finish. Going off as RB26 is ridiculous and he is a steal at this cost.