Running Back Rankings 2024 NFL Draft


Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs for a 7-yard touchdown past Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tyler Elsdon (43) and linebacker Curtis Jacobs (23) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA Division I football game at Beaver Stadium.  Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch Ncaa Football Ohio State Buckeyes At Penn State Nittany Lions
Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs for a 7-yard touchdown past Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tyler Elsdon (43) and linebacker Curtis Jacobs (23) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA Division I football game at Beaver Stadium. Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch Ncaa Football Ohio State Buckeyes At Penn State Nittany Lions

RUNNING BACK RANKINGS 2024 NFL DRAFT

Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, the running back class is shaping up to be a group of standout prospects with serious potential.
Blake Corum of Michigan left an indelible mark on the 2022 season, establishing himself as one of the top players in the nation. He's not the tallest at 5-foot-8 but compensates with a strong build at 210 pounds and displays exceptional lateral agility and quickness for the position. He put up an incredible 1463 yards at an impressive 5.9 YPC while adding 18 TDs on the ground.

Raheim Sanders from Arkansas, known as "Rocket," it's no surprise where he gets his nickname from. In the past season, Sanders recorded 16 carries that went for 20-plus yards, tied for the second-most in the Power Five. Standing at sturdy at 6-foot-2 and weighing 237 pounds, Sanders combines his linebacker-like size with impressive speed.

Braelon Allen from Wisconsin is a true workhorse at 6-foot-2, 235 pounds. His impressive 415 carries and 2,500 rushing yards in his first two college football seasons lead all-returning Power Five running backs. It will be interesting to see how he adapts to the new offensive system at Wisconsin in 2023.

Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson, despite being sidelined by a foot injury, still managed to make an impression. He's a quality receiver with wideout-like qualities, he caught 27 in 2021 for 312 yards - expect for him to see even greater production in 2023
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Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
21

RB
Emani
Bailey

5-7 202lbs 4.61
RB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
202lbs 5-7 4.61 27 241.6
77.5
He’s patient in the backfield, willing to wait out his blocking and not panicking, and Bailey consistently spots cutback lanes and takes...
17

RB
Cody
Schrader

5-8 202lbs 4.61
RB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
202lbs 5-8 4.61 22 220.8
78.6
Cody Schrader's transition from D-II football to making waves in the SEC paints a clear picture of his gridiron grit and relentless...
30

RB
Miyan
Williams

5-8 229lbs 4.55
RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
229lbs 5-8 4.55 35 315.3
74.0
Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations. It might take him a year to get out of the habit of bouncing...
5

RB
Ray
Davis

5-8 211lbs 4.52
RB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
211lbs 5-8 4.52 10 94.1
84.0
Ray Davis is a classic example of a "plug-and-play" back in this draft class. His time in college has honed his skills to a level where...
25

RB
Frank
Gore Jr.

5-8 201lbs 4.50
RB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
201lbs 5-8 4.50 30 256.8
76.3
Frank Gore Jr. enters the NFL Draft with a solid foundation, built on versatility and vision. His college career, marked by consistent...
16

RB
Kimani
Vidal

5-8 213lbs 4.46
RB
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
213lbs 5-8 4.46 20 200.8
78.7
Kimani Vidal offers a robust skill set that can translate well to the NFL, particularly for teams looking for a back with a...
20

RB
Jaden
Shirden

5-8 187lbs 4.45
RB
Monmouth   Mascot
Monmouth Mascot
187lbs 5-8 4.45 25 237.8
77.7
Shirden shows good vision and good explosion upfield once Shirden plants his foot. He has lateral movement skills and enough speed to...
28

RB
Keilan
Robinson

5-8 191lbs 4.42
RB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
191lbs 5-8 4.42 34 283
75.9
He’s patient in the backfield, willing to wait out his blocking and not panicking, and Robinson consistently spots cutback lanes and takes...
10

RB
Bucky
Irving

5-9 192lbs 4.55
RB
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
192lbs 5-9 4.55 13 102.3
82.2
Bucky Irving's exceptional ability to elude tackles and slip through defenses sets him apart. Irving's lower center of gravity not only...
32

RB
Austin
Jones

5-9 211lbs 4.50
RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
211lbs 5-9 4.50 40 408.5
61.2
His vision is outstanding, and Jones has an innate understanding of when to go and when to sit back and wait for blocks to develop. Jones...
36

RB
Kavosiey
Smoke

5-9 215lbs 4.50
RB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
215lbs 5-9 4.50 44 460
50.0
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very...
4

RB
MarShawn
Lloyd

5-9 220lbs 4.46
RB
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
220lbs 5-9 4.46 8 88
84.1
MarShawn Lloyd enters the NFL draft landscape as a back with explosive playmaking ability, distinguished by his burst, agility, and...

2024 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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2024 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.