Running Back Rankings 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 |
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5-10
205lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 58 | 600 |
59.2
|
Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. Cooley has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. Does not possess... |
43 |
|
5-10
215lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 5-10 | 4.46 | 90 |
33.5
|
He’s solid in blitz pickup, and Lloyd consistently showed the ability to anchor against bigger players. Has good burst to and through the... | |
31 |
|
5-10
198lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
198lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 56 | 594 |
59.3
|
A size-speed prospect with tantalizing upside, this back's draft stock hinges on his ability to translate flashes into consistent... |
34 |
|
5-10
211lbs
4.33
|
RB |
|
211lbs | 5-10 | 4.33 | 64 | 734 |
54.4
|
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Johnson is taking the top off a defense He’s solid in blitz pickup, and he... |
33 |
|
5-10
203lbs
4.30
|
RB |
|
203lbs | 5-10 | 4.30 | 59 | 626 |
58.4
|
Wheaton enters the draft as a speed merchant with untapped potential. His college tape shows flashes of brilliance but lacks the... |
25 |
|
5-11
229lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
229lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 32 | 304 |
76.5
|
Allen fits the role of a scheme-specific contributor at the next level, best suited for a downhill, power-running game. His one-cut style... |
37 |
|
5-11
220lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 75 | 921 |
42.8
|
Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. Squares his shoulders and can knock... |
1 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.49
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.49 | 1 | 4 |
91.1
|
A true bell-cow back in the making, Haynes possesses the tools to become a featured runner at the next level. His vision, balance, and... |
14 |
|
5-11
216lbs
4.47
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 5-11 | 4.47 | 14 | 104 |
83.4
|
Joyner consistently falls forward, and Joyner will also bounce off of or shake loose from a couple of tackles to turn minimal gains into... |
24 |
|
5-11
200lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.46 | 31 | 302 |
76.8
|
Limar might be able to contribute as a runner with some consistency if used on outside zone runs, but Limar is more likely a complementary... |
2 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 2 | 17 |
89.0
|
|
7 |
|
5-11
196lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
196lbs | 5-11 | 4.42 | 7 | 36 |
87.3
|
Once Cobb plants his foot, he’s explosive moving upfield, and his 0-to-60 acceleration is enough to catch defenses off-guard. Cobb... |