2017 Outlook: Jay Ajayi

Jay Ajayi had one of the more remarkable seasons of any running back in 2016. He started the season on the inactive list in Week 1 because he was unhappy with his role as the backup to Arian Foster, but he finished as the No. 11 Fantasy running back in standard leagues with 260 carries for 1,272 yards (4.89 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns and 27 catches for 151 yards. Ajayi thrived when the Dolphins offensive line was intact, including a three-game stretch starting in Week 6 against Pittsburgh, Buffalo and the Jets when he had at least 18 Fantasy points in a standard league and two games with at least 200 rushing yards. He added a third game with 200 rushing yards in Week 16 at Buffalo, and the bulk of his production came in those four dominant outings. But he also had at least seven Fantasy points in a standard league in 11 games, which showed he didn't hurt you most weeks. Miami brings back four starting offensive linemen from last season, which should help Ajayi. Hurting Ajayi is a concussion suffered in the early days of training camp, but it's not something that should sway you from taking him. Given his potential, Ajayi is worth drafting as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy running back in all leagues in Round 2.