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
68

FB
Jeremiah
Hall

6-2 239lbs 4.96
FB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
239lbs 6-2 4.96 45 374
40.0
Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations.Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from...
67

FB
Monte
Pottebaum

6-1 246lbs 4.89
FB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
246lbs 6-1 4.89 54 462.5
41.0
65

FB
Roger
Carter

6-2 250lbs 4.84
FB
Georgia State   Mascot
Georgia State Mascot
250lbs 6-2 4.84 71 666
53.0
A savvy, reliable pass catcher with good body control and focus. Soft hands and has the hand-eye coordination to secure wild...
63

RB
Clint
Ratkovich

6-1 231lbs 4.82
RB
Northern Illinois   Mascot
Northern Illinois Mascot
231lbs 6-1 4.82 64 595.5
54.0
Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown...
48

RB
Quardraiz
Wadley

6-0 220lbs 4.76
RB
UTEP   Mascot
UTEP Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.76 55 473
63.0
A quick, smooth athlete with the footwork to make sharp cuts and redirect his momentum in a flash. Shows good vision and patience with...
46

RB
Stephen
Carr

6-1 215lbs 4.73
RB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
215lbs 6-1 4.73 51 447
64.0
Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through...
37

RB
Connor
Heyward

5-11 233lbs 4.72
RB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
233lbs 5-11 4.72 33 279.8
72.5
Demonstrated the ability to track the ball over his shoulder. Good flexibility and balance to adjust to the poorly thrown pass. Good vision...
58

RB
Brittain
Brown

6-1 205lbs 4.69
RB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.69 61 550
57.2
Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely...
62

RB
Devin
Wynn

6-0 211lbs 4.66
RB
Furman   Mascot
Furman Mascot
211lbs 6-0 4.66 69 644
55.0
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. Shows a surprising burst to...
10

RB
Kyren
Williams

5-9 194lbs 4.65
RB
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
194lbs 5-9 4.65 7 105.8
81.3
Williams is a very talented and versatile back who has established himself as one of the top runners in this year's class. He is capable of...
27

RB
Leddie
Brown

6-0 213lbs 4.64
RB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
213lbs 6-0 4.64 35 284.2
77.4
Brown will benefit from being part of a running back class that is somewhat underwhelming this year. He has great size to be a classic...
2

RB
Isaiah
Spiller

6-0 217lbs 4.63
RB
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
217lbs 6-0 4.63 3 71.7
86.9
Spiller is traditional power work horseback with decent speed, a ton of natural instincts in the running game, both inside and outside, and...

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.