Running Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

RB
Ashton
Jeanty

5-9 215lbs 4.42
RB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
215lbs 5-9 4.42 1 5.5
92.5
Jeanty's film study reveals a generational talent with a skill set that transcends traditional running back archetypes. His rare fusion of...
2

RB
Omarion
Hampton

6-0 220lbs 4.46
RB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.46 2 30.1
87.3
Hampton profiles as an immediate impact player who could step into a featured role in a downhill rushing attack. His combination of size,...
3

RB
Kaleb
Johnson

6-0 225lbs 4.57
RB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.57 4 54.4
86.4
Johnson has legitimate feature back potential in a gap/power scheme where his combination of vision, decisive cuts, and finishing power...
4

RB
TreVeyon
Henderson

5-10 208lbs 4.43
RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
208lbs 5-10 4.43 3 49
86.0
What jumps off the screen is his masterful manipulation of space in zone schemes. The footwork and vision he displayed against Penn State...
5

RB
Dylan
Sampson

5-11 201lbs 4.42
RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.42 6 72.5
85.7
The tape shows a dynamic runner whose success transcends scheme - Sampson's elite acceleration and precise footwork made him lethal in both...
6

RB
Quinshon
Judkins

6-0 219lbs 4.48
RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
219lbs 6-0 4.48 5 57.2
85.5
Judkins projects as an immediate impact player in a gap-heavy run scheme where his vision and power running style will shine. His ability...
7

RB
Cam
Skattebo

5-11 215lbs 4.65
RB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
215lbs 5-11 4.65 8 79.6
84.5
Every few years, a back emerges from the depths of college football to force NFL evaluators to throw their traditional metrics out the...
8

RB
Devin
Neal

5-11 215lbs 4.58
RB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
215lbs 5-11 4.58 10 100.1
84.1
Neal's explosive athleticism immediately jumps off the screen – when he plants his foot and accelerates through the hole, he has that...
9

RB
Jordan
James

5-10 210lbs 4.55
RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.55 14 117.5
83.5
James profiles as an immediate contributor in a committee backfield with clear potential to develop into more. His combination of decisive...
10

RB
RJ
Harvey

5-9 208lbs 4.40
RB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
208lbs 5-9 4.40 12 105.2
83.0
Harvey brings a dynamic skill set to the table with his elite speed and elusiveness, making him an intriguing prospect for teams...
11

RB
Brashard
Smith

5-10 196lbs 4.39
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
196lbs 5-10 4.39 18 148.8
82.9
The burst, acceleration, and natural pass-catching traits show Day 2 potential in a spread-based attack. Inside zone and duo concepts...
12

RB
LeQuint
Allen

6-0 201lbs 4.60
RB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.60 21 170.2
82.7
Allen brings an intriguing blend of skills that modern NFL offenses covet, particularly his sophisticated route-running and natural...

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.