Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
33

RB
Camar
Wheaton

5-10 203lbs 4.30
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
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...
38

RB
Derrick
Davis Jr.

6-0 205lbs 4.56
RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.56 78 944
40.5
Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch...
32

RB
Trey
Cooley

5-10 205lbs 4.50
RB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
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...
36

RB
Alton
McCaskill

6-1 205lbs 4.48
RB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.48 73 866
47.5
McCaskill has the size and toughness to be developed as a pass protector. He has the athleticism, quick feet and functional strength to...
20

RB
Rueben
Owens

6-0 205lbs 4.38
RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
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...
4

RB
Jeremiyah
Love

6-0 206lbs 4.44
RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
206lbs 6-0 4.44 4 20
88.7
Love's elite speed and versatility make him an intriguing prospect for NFL scouts. His ability to create explosive plays as both a runner...
26

RB
Roman
Hemby

6-0 208lbs 4.40
RB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
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...
41

RB
Keyjuan
Brown

5-10 210lbs 4.62
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.62 83 969
37.3
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Brown brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills....
12

RB
Isaiah
Augustave

6-2 210lbs 4.50
RB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.50 13 102
83.5
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...
1

RB
Justice
Haynes

5-11 210lbs 4.49
RB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
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...
11

RB
Jaydn
Ott

6-0 210lbs 4.46
RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.46 7 82
84.0
Looking ahead to the NFL, Ott projects as a potential impact player with the versatility to contribute in multiple facets of the game....
2

RB
Makhi
Hughes

5-11 210lbs 4.44
RB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.44 2 17
89.0

2026 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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2026 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.