Running Back Rankings 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 |
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6-0
237lbs
4.74
|
RB |
|
237lbs | 6-0 | 4.74 | 30 | 245.5 |
78.9
|
His skills as a runner translate nicely to the next level, and Thomas could emerge as an early down back on a team that uses a zone running... |
20 |
|
5-8
203lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
203lbs | 5-8 | 4.52 | 26 | 188.4 |
79.0
|
He’s solid in blitz pickup, and Ibrahim consistently showed the ability to anchor against bigger players. Difficult to bring down... |
19 |
|
5-10
201lbs
4.82
|
RB |
|
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... |
18 |
|
6-0
217lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
217lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 25 | 187.1 |
80.1
|
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. A big back with very... |
17 |
|
5-10
209lbs
4.43
|
RB |
|
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... |
16 |
|
5-10
216lbs
4.45
|
RB |
|
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... |
15 |
|
5-5
179lbs
4.56
|
RB |
|
179lbs | 5-5 | 4.56 | 23 | 143.5 |
81.8
|
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very... |
14 |
|
5-10
207lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
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... |
13 |
|
6-0
204lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
204lbs | 6-0 | 4.62 | 21 | 129.8 |
82.1
|
McIntosh does a nice job with recognition as a pass protector and gives good effort. He’s patient, letting blocks develop then... |
12 |
|
5-8
179lbs
4.37
|
RB |
|
179lbs | 5-8 | 4.37 | 24 | 174.7 |
82.4
|
Mitchell keeps his pads low and consistently falls forward. Unlike most backs his size, Mitchell has the lateral movement and stop-start... |
11 |
|
5-11
215lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
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... |
10 |
|
6-0
219lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
219lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 17 | 106.7 |
83.5
|
He’s at his best working in space, showing the quickness and vision of a return specialist. His stop-start ability allows him to create... |