Running Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/31/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
9

RB
Jordan
James

5-10 210lbs 4.55
RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.55 14 127.3
83.5
James profiles as an immediate contributor in a committee backfield with clear potential to develop into more. His combination of decisive...
22

RB
Woody
Marks

5-10 208lbs 4.52
RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
208lbs 5-10 4.52 22 174.5
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...
23

RB
Tahj
Brooks

5-10 230lbs 4.52
RB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
230lbs 5-10 4.52 26 210
79.5
Watching Tahj Brooks' film reveals a Day 3 talent who makes up for average athletic traits with excellent running instincts and...
21

RB
Jarquez
Hunter

5-10 209lbs 4.44
RB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
209lbs 5-10 4.44 20 161.2
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...
4

RB
TreVeyon
Henderson

5-10 208lbs 4.43
RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
208lbs 5-10 4.43 3 48.2
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...
10

RB
Brashard
Smith

5-10 196lbs 4.39
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
196lbs 5-10 4.39 17 139.2
82.9
The burst, acceleration, and natural pass-catching traits show Day 2 potential in a spread-based attack. Inside zone and duo concepts...
34

RB
Antario
Brown

5-10 219lbs 4.39
RB
Northern Illinois   Mascot
Northern Illinois Mascot
219lbs 5-10 4.39 43 465.5
72.6
Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a...
50

RB
Brandon
Thomas

5-10 210lbs 4.39
RB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.39 51 536.5
58.2
Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a...
8

RB
Cam
Skattebo

5-11 215lbs 4.65
RB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
215lbs 5-11 4.65 8 80.9
83.5
Every few years, a back emerges from the depths of college football to force NFL evaluators to throw their traditional metrics out the...
7

RB
Devin
Neal

5-11 215lbs 4.58
RB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
215lbs 5-11 4.58 9 92.6
84.8
Neal's explosive athleticism immediately jumps off the screen – when he plants his foot and accelerates through the hole, he has that...
35

RB
Donald
Chaney

5-11 220lbs 4.52
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
220lbs 5-11 4.52 34 394
71.0
29

RB
Marcus
Yarns

5-11 190lbs 4.45
RB
Delaware   Mascot
Delaware Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.45 29 231.8
77.0
Yarns profiles as a dynamic complement to an established NFL backfield, bringing home run potential and third-down versatility to keep...

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.