Running Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
44

RB
Rayshon
Luke

5-9 172lbs 4.28
RB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
172lbs 5-9 4.28 40 450
62.4
Luke fits the mold of a change-of-pace back and potential returner at the next level. His elite speed and big-play ability will intrigue...
13

RB
Bhayshul
Tuten

5-11 209lbs 4.32
RB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.32 12 116.4
81.5
The more you watch Tuten's tape, the more you see a back who could be a steal on Day 3. He's got that rare combo of track speed and...
42

RB
John
Emery Jr.

6-0 220lbs 4.37
RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.37 38 429
65.7
His skills as a runner translate nicely to the next level, and Emery could emerge as an early down back on a team that uses a zone running...
19

RB
Jaydon
Blue

6-0 200lbs 4.38
RB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.38 18 157.4
80.7
Blue has home run-hitting potential that offensive coordinators will salivate over, but his limited college production and rough edges...
10

RB
Brashard
Smith

5-10 196lbs 4.39
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
196lbs 5-10 4.39 16 137.8
82.9
The burst, acceleration, and natural pass-catching traits show Day 2 potential in a spread-based attack. Inside zone and duo concepts...
34

RB
Antario
Brown

5-10 219lbs 4.39
RB
Northern Illinois   Mascot
Northern Illinois Mascot
219lbs 5-10 4.39 43 464.5
72.6
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...
45

RB
Chip
Trayanum

5-11 227lbs 4.39
RB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
227lbs 5-11 4.39 42 454
61.8
Trayanum's freakish blend of size, speed, and raw power makes him one of the most intriguing physical specimens in this draft class....
50

RB
Brandon
Thomas

5-10 210lbs 4.39
RB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.39 51 535
58.2
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...
16

RB
RJ
Harvey

5-9 208lbs 4.40
RB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
208lbs 5-9 4.40 13 116.9
81.1
Harvey brings a dynamic skill set to the table with his elite speed and elusiveness, making him an intriguing prospect for teams...
32

RB
Montrell
Johnson Jr.

5-11 216lbs 4.41
RB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
216lbs 5-11 4.41 30 244.3
75.0
Johnson is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat...
12

RB
Trevor
Etienne

5-9 205lbs 4.42
RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
205lbs 5-9 4.42 15 132.1
82.1
Etienne brings immediate third-down value with legitimate upside to develop into more. His vision between the tackles jumps off the screen,...
5

RB
Dylan
Sampson

5-11 201lbs 4.42
RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.42 6 72
85.7
The tape shows a dynamic runner whose success transcends scheme - Sampson's elite acceleration and precise footwork made him lethal in both...

2025 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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2025 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.