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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.43
|
RB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.43 | 29 | 284 |
78.0
|
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Jackson runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. He’s... |
16 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.42 | 17 | 127 |
83.0
|
A downhill hammer with explosive traits and three-down potential, showing natural feel in zone schemes and decisive cutting ability. The... |
26 |
|
6-0
208lbs
4.40
|
RB |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 33 | 305 |
76.4
|
Hemby grades out as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His speed and receiving ability make him an intriguing... |
13 |
|
6-0
227lbs
4.39
|
RB |
|
227lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 12 | 96 |
83.5
|
Singleton projects as a potential three-down back in the NFL, with the skill set to contribute immediately in a committee role. His blend... |
20 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.38 | 24 | 260 |
79.2
|
Cuts on a dime with lightning-fast feet and the quick-twitch explosion of an Olympic sprinter out of the block. Very good vision. His... |
40 |
|
6-0
211lbs
4.35
|
RB |
|
211lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 82 | 967 |
37.8
|
Dubar shows decent burst and straight-line speed to turn in big plays. He’s a natural pass catcher who can be used on screen and swing... |
39 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.30
|
RB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.30 | 80 | 964 |
38.1
|
Johnson shows good vision and good explosion upfield once Johnson plants his foot. He has lateral movement skills and enough speed to... |
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... |