Fantasy Rankings: AFC South Running Backs In 2009

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Published: June 5, 2009

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... as any other division at the top of fantasy drafts.

1. Maurice Jones-Drew

It was only a matter of time before this mighty mite became the full-time starter. After splitting carries for the past few years with Fred Taylor, the Jaguars said good bye to the long time vet and passed the torch to the tailback from UCLA.

Jones-Drew has been stellar since he's come into the league and last year, playing behind a decimated offensive line, still managed 824 yards and 12 TDs.

After the Jags went out and stockpiled talented offensive linemen in the draft, look for Jones-Drew as the No. 1 one guy to explode for over 1,400 yards and 15 TDs.

2. Chris Johnson

After Johnson ran a 4.2 at the 2008 NFL Combine, he snuck his way into the first round of the NFL Draft. But everyone thought it would be as a change of pace back with LenDale White. Tha...

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