. . .What do these three running backs have in common? Well, all of them ranked in the top 25 in fantasy points at the position in PPR leagues last season. None were drafted to be prominent parts of most fantasy teams, either. When a player has a versatile skill set that allows them opportunities in the pa s attack, well, sometimes that player can outperform some of the "big names" ... Deandre Torrey Jersey not to mention his average draft position (ADP) ... and turn into a tremendous draft bargain.For those of you in such formats, I have a few potential middle- to late-round runners to target for your 2015 squad. A lot of these names promise to be much better than the season two premiere of . Not that I'm going to stop watching (Rachel McAdams), but I already mi s the tremendous chemistry we saw between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in Season 1.Anyway, back to those PPR running backs..., : No one is going to mistake Forsett for a middle-rounder after he broke out in 2014, but he could be worth as much as a second-round selection in 2015. Think I'm nuts? What were backs like , and known for during their time in the pros? All three were productive as pa s-catchers, and all of them played for offensive coordinator Marc Trestman. Oh, and caught 102 balls under Trestman last season. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Forsett ended up catching 70-plus pa ses for the in 2015., : Ellington mi sed four games last season due to injuries, but he still finished in the top 20 in fantasy points at his position in PPR formats. In fact, he would have ranked ahead of and if you project his average points scored over a full 16-game schedule. While the addition of rookie is a cause for some concern, Ellington is still seen as the . No one is really talking about the Clemson product either, so you could end up stealing him in the middle rounds., : Spiller, unlike Ellington, is all the rage in fantasy land right now. While he's barely ever reached his full statistical potential, his move to Harold Carmichael Jersey the has some people drooling over him like he was Alexandra Daddario (yes, I'm on a "True Detective" kick). But when you consider the team in addition to trading and this offseason, it's obvious that Spiller could see a ton of opportunities in the offense. Oh, and did I mention that he has throwing him the football now?, : has earned a lot of praise in fantasy circles, but owners shouldn't forget about Bernard ... especially in PPR formats. The North Carolina product has hauled in a combined 99 pa ses in his first 29 NFL games, and he'll no doubt see more than his share of chances in that department next season. In fact, Bernard is a good bet to put up 50-plus receptions even with Hill in the lead of this talented backfield mix. He could produce No. 2 fantasy running back numbers at the cost of a high-end flex starter in most 2015 drafts., : The ' backfield is crowded with and also in the mix, but Vereen looks like the best bet to lead the trio in catches. He's earned rave reviews in offseason workouts, so much so that some beat reporters get the feeling that he'll see a bigger role than what was initially projected. Owners should also keep in mind that Jennings, the team's No. 1 back, is 30 years old and not exactly durable. Regardle s, there's a very good chance for Vereen to see in exce s of 60 targets under offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo., : Abdullah has a legitimate chance to end up being the top running back in Detroit next season, but for now is atop the depth DeVonta Smith Jersey chart. That leaves the rookie to compete with veteran for opportunities in the pa s attack. I like Abdullah to emerge from that competition and replace as Bell's complement, and that's on the lower end of my personal expectations. Even in a worst-case scenario, the Nebraska product should haul in around 40 pa ses. The best-case scenario would make Abdullah a serious draft bargain., : is the back to target in San Francisco, but don't forget about Bush in leagues that reward points for receptions. The USC product figures to see plenty of chances to rack up receptions as Hyde's complement on a Niners team that could be playing from behind more often. If he can stay on the field and out of the trainer's room, Bush is a good bet to put up around 50 catches for new coach Jim Tomsula. The good news is that the veteran isn't likely to cost most fantasy owners in 10-team leagues more than a middle- to late-round pick., : Did you know that posted 50-plus receptions in two of his final three Rick Lovato Jersey seasons in Atlanta? Those opportunities are now likely to fall into the lap of Freeman, who is battling rookie for the top spot in the team's rebuilt backfield. Freeman, who hauled in 30 pa ses on just 37 targets in his rookie campaign, figures to lead the duo in receptions in his sophomore campaign. He could even put up closer to 50 catches in a best-case scenario, making Freeman a potential PPR flex starter who could come with a late-round tag., : There was some buzz surrounding Sims earlier this offseason, but recent reports suggest that has had a tremendous offseason and remains the favorite to start. That sort of scenario would leave Sims to his more natural role, a pa s-catching, change-of-pace runner who would also be used to spell his veteran teammate. If he can etch out that sort of role in the offense, Sims could produce somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 catches. This is still a backfield situation for fantasy owners to monitor in Michael Walker Jersey the summer months., : I have always loved me some Miami (FL) running backs, and with good reason. Johnson is the latest member of the "U" to watch, as he's been impre sive in offseason camps and compared to Gio Bernard because of his skill set. Johnson has even seen some reps lining up as a wide receiver, which goes to show how good he can be as a pa s-catcher at the NFL level. That's not to say that he'll pa s and on the depth chart in the preseason, but it does prove that he's someone to target during the late rounds as a deep sleeper.Michael Fabiano is an award-winning analyst on NFL.com and NFL Network and a member of the Sports Writers A sociation (FSWA) . Have a burning question on anything fantasy related? Tweet it to __ or send a question via !