Running Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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
27

RB
Ja'Quinden
Jackson

6-2 233lbs 4.75
RB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
233lbs 6-2 4.75 32 273.5
78.5
Jackson projects as a specialized hammer in an NFL backfield committee where his bulldozing running style and power-based game can be...
18

RB
Ollie
Gordon II

6-2 225lbs 4.61
RB
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.61 17 146.1
80.8
Gordon projects as a physical downhill runner whose value lies primarily in his early-down and short-yardage capabilities. His running...
16

RB
Kalel
Mullings

6-2 233lbs 4.62
RB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
233lbs 6-2 4.62 24 184.4
81.3
Mullings brings a bruising, north-south running style to the table that will appeal to teams looking for a power back. His blend of...
42

RB
Jalen
White

6-1 220lbs 4.57
RB
Georgia Southern   Mascot
Georgia Southern Mascot
220lbs 6-1 4.57 47 527.5
65.0
A physically gifted runner with the raw tools to develop into a productive NFL back. Boasts the size-speed combination that scouts covet,...
36

RB
Peny
Boone

6-1 232lbs 4.69
RB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
232lbs 6-1 4.69 46 502.5
70.0
26

RB
Phil
Mafah

6-1 230lbs 4.55
RB
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.55 25 199.5
78.5
He's that throwback power back with surprising agility who's going to make his money between the tackles and in short-yardage situations....
24

RB
Donovan
Edwards

6-1 212lbs 4.44
RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
212lbs 6-1 4.44 29 251.8
79.1
Donovan Edwards showcases a dynamic blend of explosiveness and versatility, making him a high-upside NFL prospect. His dual-threat...
17

RB
DJ
Giddens

6-1 212lbs 4.43
RB
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
212lbs 6-1 4.43 14 116.4
80.9
Giddens brings a dynamic rushing skillset that stands in stark contrast to his raw receiving and blocking abilities. His tape reveals a...
50

RB
Deion
Smith

6-0 200lbs 4.50
RB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.50 45 498
55.0
His vision is outstanding, and Smith has an innate understanding of when to go and when to sit back and wait for blocks to develop. Smith...
46

RB
Marcus
Major

6-0 220lbs 4.61
RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.61 40 472
59.4
45

RB
EJ
Smith

6-0 215lbs 4.70
RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.70 48 529
61.8
Smith's skill set suggests potential as a rotational back in an NFL committee approach. His soft hands and route-running acumen project...
41

RB
John
Emery Jr.

6-0 220lbs 4.37
RB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.37 37 429
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...

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.