2027 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings - 13-24

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
45	RB Rueben Owens II	5-11 215lbs 4.38	RB	215lbs	5-11	4.38	58	661	62.1 MORE>>	The recruiting class called him its best back, and the stopwatch still agrees: rare timed speed, among the fastest in the group, deployed...
44	RB Gavin Sawchuk	6-0 205lbs 4.24	RB	205lbs	6-0	4.24	39	484	62.3 MORE>>	Sawchuk is an explosive, versatile back with real burst and receiving value who led Florida State in scrimmage yards in 2025 and fits Chip...
43	RB Ju'Juan Johnson	6-0 210lbs 4.44	RB	210lbs	6-0	4.44	44	509	63.2 MORE>>	Johnson is a fast, versatile athlete who set state records as a high school quarterback and has played offense and defense in college. He...
42	RB Jeremy Payne	5-10 180lbs 4.41	RB	180lbs	5-10	4.41	46	551	63.4 MORE>>	Payne is a fast, versatile back who has made big plays, including 174 yards against Cincinnati and the winning touchdown in the Alamo Bowl....
41	RB Jason Patterson	5-10 204lbs 4.51	RB	204lbs	5-10	4.51	57	632	63.5 MORE>>	Patterson is a productive, explosive runner who averages better than six yards per carry. He had a huge day against South Alabama, with 137...
40	RB Jayden Scott	5-10 220lbs 4.54	RB	220lbs	5-10	4.54	55	624.5	63.8 MORE>>	Scott is a productive, efficient runner whose resume includes 196 yards against Georgia Tech and 148 against App State. He has gained 5.8...
39	RB Jerrick Gibson	5-10 215lbs 4.45	RB	215lbs	5-10	4.45	40	490	64.0 MORE>>	Gibson is a fast former top recruit who has flashed big-game ability, with 100 yards against Florida in 2024. His speed suits a...
38	RB Jahiem White	5-7 190lbs 4.45	RB	190lbs	5-7	4.45	61	690.5	65.4 MORE>>	Two games into a third straight productive season, a horse-collar tackle at Ohio took his knee and the year: 133 yards and three scores in...
37	RB Kevin Riley	5-11 198lbs 4.47	RB	198lbs	5-11	4.47	38	479	66.1 MORE>>	Riley is a quick, sure-handed running back who contributed as a receiver for Alabama in 2025. He has good burst and caught almost every...
36	RB Chris Johnson Jr.	6-0 190lbs 4.30	RB	190lbs	6-0	4.30	31	425	66.9 MORE>>	The breakaway column is the resume: more than half of his 479 rushing yards came on chunk plays, rare timed speed among the fastest in the...
35	RB Braylen Russell	6-1 227lbs 4.59	RB	227lbs	6-1	4.59	34	462	67.4 MORE>>	Russell is a big, physical running back who has had flashes of production at Arkansas. He breaks tackles and finishes runs, and he showed...
34	RB Caden Durham	5-9 200lbs 4.39	RB	200lbs	5-9	4.39	30	417	68.3 MORE>>	Durham is a fast, elusive back who was one of the SEC's best freshmen in 2024. He is very fast, makes defenders miss and is a capable...

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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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.