1. Ben Tate (HOU)--Despite being No. 2 on the Texans depth chart Tate still finished the 2011 season with 942 yards on 175 attempts with four touchdowns. Arian Foster missed three games last season which contributed to his success but even when he was healthy he still saw action in all but one game last season. What was even more impressive was his 5.4 yard per carry he finished the season with, so if Foster was to go down with an injury at any point Tate clearly has the ability to get the job done in his absence. 2. Rashad Jennings (JAC)--Jennings missed the entire 2011 season but with the current contract holdout of Maurice Jones-Drew he is a must-have come draft day. It is unlikely Jones-Drew holds out into the regular season, but if he does Jennings is in a good situation to have instant fantasy success. In minimal duty in 2010 Jennings finished the season with 459 rushing yards and 223 receiving yards with four touchdowns. Another point to consider is that Jones-Drew carried the ball an NFL-leading 343 times in 2011 which usually means trouble the following season. 3. Toby Gerhart (MIN)--With Adrian Peterson recovering from major knee surgery it only makes sense to see Gerhart this high on the handcuff list. Filling in for Peterson last season Gerhart saw instant success rushing for 4.9 yards per carry while rushing for three 90+yard games. Although Peterson is progressing at a record pace Gerhart is expected to have an increased role to start the season while Peterson gets eased back into action. So look for Gerhart to carry the bulk of the workload the first few weeks of the season. 4. Michael Bush (CHI)--Bush joined the Chicago backfield to give the Bears some depth at the running back position outside of Matt Forte. Bush is coming off of a successful 2011 season rushing for 977 yards with 418 receiving yards in 16 games for the Raiders while scoring eight touchdowns. The Bears parted ways with offensive coordinator Mike Martz following the 2011 season and they are now looking to utilize the running game more in their offensive attack which means Bush could get plenty of action even if Forte is healthy. At worst Bush should be used in third-down situations and running plays in the red zone. 5. Peyton Hillis (KC)--Hillis failed to repeat his breakout 2010 season playing in just 10 games and rushing only 161 times in 2011. He signed a contract with the Chiefs in the offseason and is now going to be the primary backup running back for Jamaal Charles, who suffered a torn ACL last September. Charles has looked good in preseason action, but all it takes in a hit or two to the knee to set him back. Hillis will likely have a role in the offense even if Charles is healthy, especially in the red zone, so Hillis could even be a solid fantasy option for non-Charles owners as well. 6. Mike Goodson (OAK)--Darren McFadden may be the most talented running back in the NFL, but his inability to stay healthy has limited his potential thus far in his career. With that said, Goodson is a must-draft for those drafting McFadden’s upside. Goodson came over from the Panthers this offseason and failed to record a carry in 2011, despite rushing for 452 yards and three touchdowns the year prior including two 100-yard games. In McFadden’s four-year career he has yet to play a full season with his highest game played being 13 games, so it is a safe bet to say Goodson will get plenty of action this season. 7. Daniel Thomas (MIA)--Thomas was drafted to be the Dolphins running back of the future in the 2011 draft, but was overshadowed by Reggie Bush for the running back workload. Entering this season Bush will be the No. 1 running back for the Dolphins after his first career 1,000-yard season so Thomas doesn’t expect to get much work outside of an injury. Bush has just one season in his career in which he has played all 16 games and that came back in 2006, so Thomas could find himself in the backfield at some point this season. 8. Jacquizz Rodgers (ATL)--Rodgers has just 57 rushing attempts in his 2011 rookie campaign, but is expected to have an increased role this season in the Falcons offense. The wheels are starting to fall off of starter Michael Turner, and Rodgers appears to be the running back in waiting. Jason Snelling is also in the mix for carries for the Falcons, but Rodgers is a better-rounded player so he should be the one to take over if there was to be an injury to Turner. 9. Robert Turbin (SEA)--Turbin was a fourth round selection by the Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft and could potentially make an immediate impact in his rookie year. Seahawks No. 1 running back      Marshawn Lynch is facing a potential suspension and if he does get suspended Turbin will step in as the team’s running back. Turbin had a very successful college career at Utah State University rushing for 1,517 yards while averaging 6.1 yards per carry. Whether it is through suspension or an injury Turbin could have a serious impact this season, so be sure to draft him if you are a Lynch owner as a backup plan. 10. Isaiah Pead (STL)--Pead was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NLF Draft by the Rams with this 18th overall pick in the round. He is expected to be the No. 2 running back for the Rams this season and could find himself in an impactful role before the season’s end. Starter Steven Jackson has over 300 rush attempts over the last two seasons, which could mean a letdown is in sight. Pead is a hard nose runner and has much success while playing at the University of Cincinnati and with an injury to Jackson, could be a stud in 2012. Matthew Beck is a Fantasy Sports Columnist for Rotoinfo.com. If you have any questions or comments feel free to e-mail him at matthewbeck@rotoinfo.com.  Also follow him on Twitter @MatthewRBeck for up-to-date Q&A and fantasy information.