Running Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2023

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
28

RB
Khalan
Laborn

5-11 198lbs 4.52
RB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
198lbs 5-11 4.52 39 410
74.0
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Laborn is taking the top off a defense Laborn has the flexible ankles to turn the...
26

RB
Lew
Nichols III

5-11 222lbs 4.50
RB
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
222lbs 5-11 4.50 33 317
75.0
Nichols often thrived in the screen game, transitioning upfield quickly and showing a knack for following his blocks. He has the size and...
10

RB
Kendre
Miller

5-11 215lbs 4.58
RB
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
215lbs 5-11 4.58 15 104.1
83.2
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Miller is taking the top off a defense Not truly explosive, but possesses enough...
8

RB
Zach
Evans

5-11 202lbs 4.51
RB
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
202lbs 5-11 4.51 14 99.7
83.5
Demonstrated the ability to track the ball over his shoulder. Good flexibility and balance to adjust to the poorly thrown pass. Good vision...
1

RB
Bijan
Robinson

5-11 215lbs 4.46
RB
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
215lbs 5-11 4.46 1 5.4
90.0
Bijan Robinson is an impressive athlete with ideal size and power for a traditional workhorse back. Has produced wherever he has played...
23

RB
Evan
Hull

5-10 209lbs 4.47
RB
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
209lbs 5-10 4.47 28 219.3
77.0
Hull has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. A small but solidly built...
21

RB
Tiyon
Evans

5-10 225lbs 4.52
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
225lbs 5-10 4.52 32 276.8
78.0
He’s a natural pass catcher, at his best pulling in swing passes and heading upfield. He’s a natural in the screen game as well. His hands...
18

RB
Travis
Dye

5-10 201lbs 4.82
RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
201lbs 5-10 4.82 29 245.2
79.9
Dye has a naturally low center of gravity and knows how to use it to his advantage, staying low and playing peek-a-boo behind linemen and...
16

RB
Chase
Brown

5-10 209lbs 4.43
RB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
209lbs 5-10 4.43 19 121.3
81.0
His initial burst is excellent, and he’s capable of running out of a traditional setup or taking the ball lined up next to a quarterback in...
15

RB
Israel
Abanikanda

5-10 216lbs 4.45
RB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
216lbs 5-10 4.45 18 114.9
81.3
Abanikanda consistently falls forward, and Abanikanda will also bounce off of or shake loose from a couple of tackles to turn minimal gains...
13

RB
Eric
Gray

5-10 207lbs 4.62
RB
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
207lbs 5-10 4.62 22 141.4
82.1
Gray runs with violence; he’s capable of thrashing through tacklers, and Gray has the natural balance to withstand contact. A compact...
5

RB
DeWayne
McBride

5-10 209lbs 4.52
RB
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
209lbs 5-10 4.52 16 104.9
84.0
DeWayne McBride is a difficult prospect to evaluate. He is an outstanding traditional power back who has put up incredible numbers at the...

2023 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.
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2023 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.