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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31 |
|
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... |
38 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.56
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.56 | 57 | 583 |
65.0
|
Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch... |
32 |
|
5-10
205lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 53 | 544 |
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... |
36 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.48
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 63 | 621 |
67.2
|
McCaskill has the size and toughness to be developed as a pass protector. He has the athleticism, quick feet and functional strength to... |
17 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.38 | 13 | 183 |
78.0
|
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... |
1 |
|
6-0
206lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
206lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 1 | 11.2 |
88.1
|
Love brings a dynamic offensive skill set that translates perfectly to the modern NFL game. His track-verified speed creates instant... |
26 |
|
6-0
208lbs
4.40
|
RB |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 25 | 267.5 |
75.0
|
Hemby grades out as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His speed and receiving ability make him an intriguing... |
41 |
|
5-10
210lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-10 | 4.62 | 62 | 608 |
62.9
|
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Brown brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills.... |
15 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 27 | 286 |
78.4
|
He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game. Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have... |
6 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.49
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.49 | 5 | 90.2 |
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... |
5 |
|
6-0
210lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 6-0 | 4.46 | 6 | 105 |
83.6
|
The tape reveals a dynamic runner with home run potential every time he touches the ball, though that same aggressiveness occasionally... |
2 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 3 | 59.3 |
86.0
|
Hughes brings a punishing, compact running style with surprising home-run pop. His elite contact balance allows him to absorb... |