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David Montgomery

RB - DET

Height: 5-10

Weight: 222 lbs

Age: 27

College: Iowa State

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2024 Season Outlooks

Montgomery might be taking more of a backseat to Jahmyr Gibbs this season based on what general manager Brad Holmes said in May, but Montgomery remains a solid No. 2 running back in all leagues. He's worth drafting as early as Round 6 in most formats. Holmes said that Gibbs should "see more of the load" this season, which could come at the expense of Montgomery, who out-carried Gibbs 219-182 in 2023. Still, we see Montgomery getting close to 200 total touches (he had 16 receptions on 24 targets), and Montgomery will continue to be a factor in the end zone. He scored 13 rushing touchdowns last season, and the Lions will continue to give Montgomery chances to score. He's better in non- and half-PPR leagues than PPR, but Montgomery is still a quality No. 2 Fantasy option in all formats.

Montgomery signed with the Lions in 2023 and quickly put together the most efficient season of his young career. In a committee with Jahmyr Gibbs, Monty was a solid RB2 for fantasy managers, providing a steady dose of rushing yards and touchdowns. Montgomery was ninth in rushing yards, third in rushing touchdowns and handled the third-most carries inside the 5 last season. He lacks passing-game upside (16 catches in 14 games last season), but behind a premier offensive line in Detroit, Montgomery will again be a serviceable RB2 in 2024.