Risk Flags
6- Depth Chart
The prior analysis overstated Ali's standing — post-draft depth charts confirm Justice Hill is the established RB2, not Ali. Ali sits third and is now fighting undrafted-to-drafted rookie Adam Randall for the RB3 spot, a significant downgrade from 'de facto RB2' framing.
- Crowded Backfield Depth
Ali sits 3rd on the depth chart behind Derrick Henry and Keaton Mitchell with Justice Hill on IR. Ali emerged as a solid RB3 in the 2025 season, but remains in a highly competitive touch-share situation with limited weekly consistency.
- Limited Offensive Role
As long as Henry is healthy, Ali figures to continue to see limited usage in Baltimore's offense. Ali has 7 rushing attempts through the 2025 season, making him a situational depth piece rather than a reliable asset.
- Usage & Volume
Ali has just 26 offensive touches across two NFL seasons and finished at 16% snap share in Week 18 on a declining trend. At 1.6 PPG on the season with a PPR rank of #83, he has not converted opportunities into production or expanded his role.
- Depth Chart Clarity
Ali is the No. 3 RB but in a direct training-camp battle with 2026 fifth-round rookie Adam Randall (6'3", 231, 4.5 speed, pass-catching profile) for that spot. With Henry and Justice Hill locked atop the depth chart, the loser of the Ali/Randall battle risks the practice squad or a roster cut.
- Age Concerns
At 24.9 years old, Ali is entering the critical prime window for RBs before natural decline accelerates. Without establishing consistent volume NOW, the next 2-3 years are critical to his dynasty viability before age-related decline hits the position harder than WRs or QBs.