Running Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 04/29/2023
Player Rankings - Running Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
|
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... |
5 |
|
5-10
209lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
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... |
4 |
|
5-10
201lbs
4.54
|
RB |
|
201lbs | 5-10 | 4.54 | 12 | 80.7 |
84.0
|
Spears is elite as a receiver. He runs routes as well as most receivers and has natural hands, snatching the ball away from his body. He’s... |
28 |
|
5-11
198lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
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 |
|
5-11
222lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
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 |
|
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... |
8 |
|
5-11
202lbs
4.51
|
RB |
|
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 |
|
5-11
215lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
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... |
32 |
|
6-0
210lbs
4.47
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 6-0 | 4.47 | 40 | 469 |
60.0
|
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... |
31 |
|
6-0
207lbs
4.67
|
RB |
|
207lbs | 6-0 | 4.67 | 37 | 338.5 |
60.6
|
Thompson has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He blends good size and... |
29 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.41
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.41 | 35 | 328 |
73.2
|
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Prince finds a seam. His competitiveness and... |
27 |
|
6-0
196lbs
4.66
|
RB |
|
196lbs | 6-0 | 4.66 | 34 | 325 |
74.0
|
His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural hands catcher who turns upfield quickly in the screen game, and Mims shows a great feel... |