Running Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021
Player Rankings - Running Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 |
5-9
175lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
175lbs | 5-9 | 4.38 | 34 | 326 |
63.0
|
Cuts on a dime with lightning-fast feet and the quick-twitch explosion of an Olympic sprinter out of the block. Very good... | |
7 |
5-9
196lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
196lbs | 5-9 | 4.46 | 14 | 180.6 |
72.0
|
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... | |
51 |
5-10
180lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.62 | 108 |
52.0
|
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs... | ||
50 |
5-10
195lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
195lbs | 5-10 | 4.62 | 107 |
52.0
|
Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs hard and with balance, is a patient runner who makes subtle, energetic cuts... | ||
49 |
5-10
214lbs
4.56
|
RB |
|
214lbs | 5-10 | 4.56 | 32 | 306.8 |
53.0
|
Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. Has sneaky speed... | |
45 |
5-10
180lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.42 | 89 |
53.0
|
Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through... | ||
40 |
5-10
216lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 5-10 | 4.55 | 97 |
54.0
|
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. A quick, smooth athlete with... | ||
32 |
5-10
180lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.52 |
56.0
|
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed... | |||
29 |
5-10
205lbs
4.43
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-10 | 4.43 | 74 | 877.5 |
58.0
|
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very... | |
28 |
5-10
229lbs
4.68
|
RB |
|
229lbs | 5-10 | 4.68 | 53 | 433 |
58.0
|
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed... | |
27 |
5-10
200lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-10 | 4.55 | 19 | 209.7 |
58.0
|
Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge.... | |
23 |
5-10
218lbs
4.57
|
RB |
|
218lbs | 5-10 | 4.57 | 70 | 780 |
60.0
|
Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown... |












