Montee Ball, RB, Denver Broncos: A second-round selection (No. 58 overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft, Ball is going to be in a great place to find success. Willis McGahee was released, and Knowshon Moreno is coming off an injured knee and is no lock to be a prominent backfield option. Ball, a talented workhorse who carried the football 924 times during his time with Wisconsin, could develop into the top option for coach John Fox and a No. 2 runner from a fantasy standpoint.

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Le'Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers: Bell might not have been the most talented of the 2013 class of running backs, but he landed in the best spot to produce immediate numbers for owners. With the pair of Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman more suited to secondary roles, Bell should have little trouble moving up the Steelers depth chart. A bruiser with good skills as a pass catcher out of the backfield, Bell has the upside to rank among the top 15-20 backs based on fantasy points.

Lamar Miller, RB, Miami Dolphins: Miller carried the football a mere 51 times as a rookie, but he showed some flashes of potential with a solid 4.9-yards-per-carry average. With Reggie Bush now in Detroit, the Miami (FL) product is in a great spot to take over the No. 1 role in the backfield for coach Joe Philbin. He also has the best schedule among running backs based on fantasy points for 2013. In a best-case scenario, Miller could turn into a legitimate No. 2 fantasy runner.

Isaiah Pead, RB, St. Louis Rams: Pead was all but invisible last season, and the fact that he'll miss the first game of 2013 due to suspension could cause him to slide in drafts. If that's the case, don't be afraid to take a chance on him in the late middle rounds - he has the skill set to become the starter ahead of Daryl Richardson upon his return. While a committee including Richardson and Zac Stacy is possible, Pead is the runner in this backfield to target this season.

Shane Vereen, RB, New England Patriots: The loss of Danny Woodhead will move Vereen into a more prominent role in New England's offense this season, so his stock is clearly now on the rise. In fact, he could wind up as a viable No. 4 runner in fantasy land even with Stevan Ridley ahead of him on the depth chart. Remember, Woodhead ranked in the top 25 in fantasy points among backs in standard and PPR leagues. There's definitely upside with Vereen, so target him in drafts.

David Wilson, RB, New York Giants: Wilson became an instant sleeper this offseason when the Giants decided to part ways with veteran starter Ahmad Bradshaw. The move left Wilson, a second-year runner out of Virginia Tech, as the top runner on the depth chart for coach Tom Coughlin. While he will lose some work to Andre Brown, Wilson should still lead the team in backfield touches. The explosive runner has 1,000-yard potential and is a potential No. 2 fantasy running back.

Danario Alexander, WR, San Diego Chargers: Alexander, 24, recorded 37 catches, 658 yards and seven touchdowns during a nine-game stretch as a member of the Chargers last season. Project those totals over a full 16 games, and Alexander would have ranked among the top 15 players at his position based on fantasy points. While he has had multiple knee injuries during his young career, the Missouri product clearly has a rapport with Philip Rivers and some upside for fantasy leaguers.

Lamar Miller is the favorite to land a featured backfield role for the Miami Dolphins this season. (Ric Tapia/NFL.com)

Josh Gordon, WR, Cleveland Browns: Gordon showed flashes of potential as a rookie with 805 yards and five touchdowns. That includes four games with 80-plus yards, including a 116-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Oakland Raiders. With one season of NFL experience under his belt and coordinator Norv Turner taking over the offensive attack, Gordon will have real potential. Keep in mind, though, that he's going to miss the first two games due to suspension.

Denarius Moore, WR, Oakland Raiders: A third-year wide receiver from Tennessee, Moore has displayed some real playmaking skills at the pro level. His receptions, yardage and touchdowns have all increased in each of his first two years, and the release of Darrius Heyward-Bey and the loss of Brandon Myers should mean even more opportunities in 2013. As long as he can avoid the trainer's room, Moore will be in a great spot to post 60-plus receptions and 1,000 yards this season.

Kendall Wright, WR, Tennessee Titans: Wright finished just 55th among wide receivers based on fantasy points in standard leagues last year, but his 64 receptions were tied for the most among all rookie wideouts. With a full pro season and five starts on his NFL resume, the Baylor product will now be in line to see additional work in the Titans pass attack moving forward. Aside from Kenny Britt, there won't be a better option in the pass attack for quarterback Jake Locker in 2013.

Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on NFL.com and NFL Network and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Have a burning question on anything fantasy related? Tweet it to @Michael_Fabiano or send a question via Facebook!