Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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5-11
210lbs
4.49
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.49 | 1 | 6 |
91.1
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A true bell-cow back in the making, Haynes possesses the tools to become a featured runner at the next level. His vision, balance, and... |
2 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 2 | 16 |
88.8
|
Peterson has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He’s at his best working... |
3 |
|
6-0
206lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
206lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 3 | 18 |
88.7
|
Love's elite speed and versatility make him an intriguing prospect for NFL scouts. His ability to create explosive plays as both a runner... |
4 |
|
5-9
184lbs
4.38
|
RB |
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184lbs | 5-9 | 4.38 | 4 | 25 |
87.7
|
Jones keeps his pads low and consistently falls forward. Unlike most backs his size, Jones has the lateral movement and stop-start ability... |
5 |
|
5-9
167lbs
4.35
|
RB |
|
167lbs | 5-9 | 4.35 | 5 | 29 |
87.6
|
Edwards has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He’s patient, letting... |
6 |
|
5-11
196lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
196lbs | 5-11 | 4.42 | 6 | 33 |
87.3
|
Once Cobb plants his foot, he’s explosive moving upfield, and his 0-to-60 acceleration is enough to catch defenses off-guard. Cobb... |
7 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.64
|
RB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.64 | 7 | 51 |
85.5
|
Robinson has the size to hold up if asked to pass protect, and Robinson has improved as a pass catcher to the point that he’s passable as a... |
8 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 8 | 52 |
85.3
|
Fletcher would likely fit in any scheme, but he’s an interesting one-cut prospect considering the power and violence Fletcher brings once... |
9 |
|
5-7
192lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
192lbs | 5-7 | 4.42 | 9 | 56 |
85.0
|
A balanced runner with good combination of wiggle and lower body strength. Possesses above average initial burst with natural explosion and... |
10 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 10 | 76 |
83.5
|
He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game. Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have... |
11 |
|
5-11
216lbs
4.47
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 5-11 | 4.47 | 11 | 78 |
83.4
|
Joyner consistently falls forward, and Joyner will also bounce off of or shake loose from a couple of tackles to turn minimal gains into... |
12 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.54
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.54 | 13 | 81 |
83.1
|
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed... |