Running Back Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

RUNNINGBACK RANKINGS 2022 NFL DRAFT

The 2022 running back class is much like the Quarterback class, devoid of any standout performers - although what it lacks at the top end it more than makes up in the middle, where there are several prospects able to have an impact in the NFL. 

Our top-ranked RB prospect is the Texas Junior Isaiah Spiller, who will likely be viewed as a solid workhorse back. He goes 6-1 and 225lbs, but still possesses the breakaway speed required for the position (4.45 in the forty). He’s quick and shifty and will likely start right away. Spiller’s only obvious negative is he is somewhat limited in the passing game.

Our second-ranked prospect Breece Hall, from Iowa State, led the NCAA in yardage last year, quite an accomplishment considering that class included 2020 first-rounder Najee Harris. He has all the size and athleticism you could want,  which is showcased by his sub 4.4 speed.

The likely third back to be drafted is Jerrion Early from Mississippi who will likely be viewed as a third-down game-changing scatback, who’s a threat to score whenever he gets the ball in his hands.

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2022

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
39

RB
Cam'Ron
Harris

5-10 210lbs 4.28
RB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.28 41 339
70.0
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. Has good burst to and through...
51

RB
Isaih
Pacheco

5-10 216lbs 4.37
RB
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
216lbs 5-10 4.37 39 324.2
60.0
Difficult to bring down one-on-one in space, regularly sidesteps would-be tacklers and uses offhand to use oncoming defenders' momentum...
11

RB
Pierre
Strong Jr.

5-11 207lbs 4.37
RB
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
207lbs 5-11 4.37 11 116
81.1
Pierre Strong is a promising prospect with a long history of success at both high school and the FCS level. He's put up over 3500 yds in...
3

RB
Kenneth
Walker III

5-9 211lbs 4.38
RB
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
211lbs 5-9 4.38 2 46.3
85.7
Walker has firmly established himself as one of the top running backs in the 2022 NFL Draft class coming from previous insignificance at...
22

RB
Ty
Chandler

5-11 204lbs 4.38
RB
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
204lbs 5-11 4.38 17 166.2
78.0
Has good straight-line speed with quick acceleration and a second gear downfield. Has a good-sized frame to add some bulk and get...
24

RB
D'vonte
Price

6-1 210lbs 4.38
RB
Florida International   Mascot
Florida International Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.38 18 177.3
77.9
Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through...
40

RB
Mataeo
Durant

6-1 195lbs 4.38
RB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.38 50 445
68.6
Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a...
1

RB
Breece
Hall

5-11 217lbs 4.39
RB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
217lbs 5-11 4.39 1 43.8
88.1
Hall is an excellent running back prospect and we could see him starring on a run-first team in the NFL where he would have no problem...
15

RB
Zamir
White

6-0 214lbs 4.40
RB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
214lbs 6-0 4.40 8 104.3
79.9
Zamir White is a player who was destined for stardom until his career hit a major roadblock in the form of a devastating knee injury. He...
34

RB
CJ
Verdell

5-8 194lbs 4.41
RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
194lbs 5-8 4.41 34 282
75.0
Has good straight-line speed with quick acceleration and a second gear downfield. Has a good-sized frame to add some bulk and get...
20

RB
Tyler
Goodson

5-9 197lbs 4.42
RB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
197lbs 5-9 4.42 28 238.4
78.5
Goodson has everything you look for in a smaller pro back he has impressive agility, can cut on a dime, and given the space can go the...
6

RB
James
Cook

5-11 199lbs 4.42
RB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
199lbs 5-11 4.42 5 87.2
82.4
Cook is an impressive athlete with lightning quickness, the speed you look for in a back, and fantastic receiving ability - he also is an...

2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.