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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 |
|
5-10
220lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-10 | 4.55 | 42 | 446.5 |
75.0
|
Robinson faces an uphill battle as he returns from his devastating patellar tendon injury. The severity of this injury cannot be... |
33 |
|
5-10
205lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 51 | 545 |
72.1
|
Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. Cooley has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. Does not possess... |
44 |
|
5-10
215lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 5-10 | 4.46 | 63 | 624 |
62.4
|
He’s solid in blitz pickup, and Lloyd consistently showed the ability to anchor against bigger players. Has good burst to and through the... |
35 |
|
5-10
198lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
198lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 56 | 582.5 |
71.0
|
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 | 54 | 556 |
72.0
|
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... |
32 |
|
5-10
203lbs
4.30
|
RB |
|
203lbs | 5-10 | 4.30 | 50 | 532.5 |
72.2
|
Wheaton enters the draft as a speed merchant with untapped potential. His college tape shows flashes of brilliance but lacks the... |
4 |
|
5-11
229lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
229lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 4 | 82.8 |
84.2
|
Allen delivers as a decisive downhill hammer with enough juice to punish defenses between the tackles. He'll immediately shore up... |
38 |
|
5-11
220lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 62 | 615 |
65.8
|
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... |
6 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.49
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.49 | 6 | 92.2 |
83.5
|
Between the tackles is where Haynes will earn his NFL money. The tape shows a decisive runner with natural vision and impressive contact... |
12 |
|
5-11
216lbs
4.47
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 5-11 | 4.47 | 17 | 227 |
81.5
|
The tale of two backs emerges when studying Joyner's film. Between the tackles, he hammers downhill with impressive burst and natural... |
26 |
|
5-11
200lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.46 | 33 | 345 |
76.2
|
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 | 3 | 59.7 |
86.0
|
Hughes brings a punishing, compact running style with surprising home-run pop. His elite contact balance allows him to absorb... |