Running Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
33

RB
Ulysses
Bentley IV

5-10 200lbs 4.62
RB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
200lbs 5-10 4.62 33 343.5
74.0
31

RB
Henry
Parrish Jr.

5-10 185lbs 4.55
RB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.55 44 493.5
76.0
Parrish's toolkit suggests potential as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His vision, lateral agility,...
23

RB
Tahj
Brooks

5-10 230lbs 4.52
RB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
230lbs 5-10 4.52 26 215
79.5
Watching Tahj Brooks' film reveals a Day 3 talent who makes up for average athletic traits with excellent running instincts and...
22

RB
Woody
Marks

5-10 208lbs 4.52
RB
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
208lbs 5-10 4.52 22 169.2
79.9
Marks brings a dynamic skill set to the modern NFL game where versatile backs have become increasingly valuable. The tape reveals a runner...
21

RB
Jarquez
Hunter

5-10 209lbs 4.44
RB
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
209lbs 5-10 4.44 16 144.6
80.0
Hunter possesses the tools to be a dynamic complement in an NFL backfield with potential to grow into a featured role. His combination of...
11

RB
Brashard
Smith

5-10 196lbs 4.39
RB
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
196lbs 5-10 4.39 18 146.6
82.9
The burst, acceleration, and natural pass-catching traits show Day 2 potential in a spread-based attack. Inside zone and duo concepts...
9

RB
Jordan
James

5-10 210lbs 4.55
RB
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.55 13 114.3
83.5
James profiles as an immediate contributor in a committee backfield with clear potential to develop into more. His combination of decisive...
4

RB
TreVeyon
Henderson

5-10 208lbs 4.43
RB
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
208lbs 5-10 4.43 3 48.8
86.0
What jumps off the screen is his masterful manipulation of space in zone schemes. The footwork and vision he displayed against Penn State...
44

RB
Chip
Trayanum

5-11 227lbs 4.39
RB
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
227lbs 5-11 4.39 29 455
61.8
Trayanum's freakish blend of size, speed, and raw power makes him one of the most intriguing physical specimens in this draft class....
35

RB
Donald
Chaney

5-11 220lbs 4.52
RB
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
220lbs 5-11 4.52 34 392
71.0
32

RB
Montrell
Johnson Jr.

5-11 216lbs 4.41
RB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
216lbs 5-11 4.41 30 252.3
75.0
Johnson is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat...
30

RB
Jacory
Croskey-Merr...

5-11 208lbs 4.45
RB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
208lbs 5-11 4.45 31 265.7
76.0

2025 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.
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.

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2025 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.