Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Bucky Irving

Fade Bucky Irving at his current RB17-RB21 ADP due to lack of goal-line work

Ian Hartitz is fading Bucky Irving in 2026 drafts, noting his current ADP (RB17-RB21) is too high for a player lacking a guaranteed goal-line workload. While Irving is expected to lead the team in touches and pass-down work, Hartitz argues that betting on a player in the first five rounds who isn't a clear-cut workhorse is a steep risk. Hartitz specifically highlights that Sean Tucker maintains the short-yardage role, evidenced by a 9-0 advantage in carries inside the 5-yard line last season. Hartitz views Irving as an RB3 tier player, comparing his value to Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Rico Dowdle rather than his current early-round draft position.

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