Risk Flags
6- Depth Chart3
Derrick Henry signed a 2-year, $30M extension through 2027 with $25M guaranteed, cementing his role as RB1. Ali remains firmly behind Henry and Keaton Mitchell on the depth chart with minimal offensive snaps.
- 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.
- 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.