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: 02/13/2022

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
66

FB
Xavier
Gaines

6-3 216lbs 4.52
FB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
216lbs 6-3 4.52 72 677
50.0
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner with...
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...
64

RB
Karl
Mofor

5-9 229lbs 4.62
RB
UAlbany   Mascot
UAlbany Mascot
229lbs 5-9 4.62 70 664
53.0
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner...
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...
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...
61

RB
John
Lovett

6-0 209lbs 4.47
RB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
209lbs 6-0 4.47 68 637
55.0
Difficult to bring down one-on-one in space, regularly sidesteps would-be tacklers and uses offhand to use oncoming defenders' momentum...
60

RB
Calvin
Turner

6-1 195lbs 4.45
RB
Hawai'i   Mascot
Hawai'i Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.45 66 625
56.0
Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs hard and with balance, is a patient runner who makes subtle, energetic cuts to...
59

RB
Raheem
Blackshear

5-9 194lbs 4.52
RB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
194lbs 5-9 4.52 58 520.5
57.0
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...
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...
57

RB
Amare
Jones

5-11 176lbs 4.55
RB
Georgia Southern   Mascot
Georgia Southern Mascot
176lbs 5-11 4.55 63 589
58.0
Not the biggest, strongest or fastest but does enough with preparation and instincts to get a look. Not big or tenacious as a blocker in...

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.