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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 |
6-0
230lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 56 | 444 |
61.0
|
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed... | |
18 |
6-0
220lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.62 | 33 | 318.4 |
62.0
|
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed... | |
6 |
6-0
208lbs
4.48
|
RB |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 6 | 98.4 |
73.0
|
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. Possesses quick feet and... | |
5 |
6-0
246lbs
4.63
|
RB |
|
246lbs | 6-0 | 4.63 | 13 | 165.2 |
75.0
|
Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in... | |
52 |
5-11
210lbs
4.51
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.51 | 9 | 146.6 |
35.0
|
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner... | |
43 |
5-11
225lbs
4.66
|
RB |
|
225lbs | 5-11 | 4.66 | 101 |
53.0
|
Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. Squares his shoulders and can knock... | ||
39 |
5-11
200lbs
4.53
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.53 | 99 |
54.0
|
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very... | ||
35 |
5-11
200lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 95 |
55.0
|
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very... | ||
34 |
5-11
220lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-11 | 4.62 | 73 | 819.5 |
56.0
|
Difficult to bring down one-on-one in space, regularly sidesteps would-be tacklers and uses offhand to use oncoming defenders' momentum... | |
25 |
5-11
216lbs
4.65
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 5-11 | 4.65 | 65 | 707.5 |
59.0
|
A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and does a nice job absorbing contact between the tackles - physical with good pad... | |
24 |
5-11
218lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
218lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 20 | 212.7 |
59.0
|
Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and... | |
13 |
5-11
220lbs
4.64
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-11 | 4.64 | 27 | 270 |
65.0
|
Well-built with a thick frame and powerful lower body which keeps his legs pumping through contact. Patient behind the line of scrimmage,... |












