Running Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/28/2021
Player Rankings - Running Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 |
5-10
200lbs
4.59
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-10 | 4.59 | 57 | 446 |
64.0
|
Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through... | |
11 |
5-10
210lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-10 | 4.62 | 16 | 187.2 |
65.0
|
Bowling-ball runner between the tackles. Flashes a burst in and out of the hole. Lowers his pads and delivers a blow into the chest of... | |
9 |
5-10
217lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
217lbs | 5-10 | 4.44 | 11 | 151 |
70.0
|
Bowling-ball runner between the tackles. Flashes a burst in and out of the hole. Lowers his pads and delivers a blow into the chest of... | |
4 |
5-10
220lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-10 | 4.55 | 5 | 87.9 |
76.0
|
Underrated blocker. Cognizant pass defender who is willing to meet a linebacker in the gap. Bowling-ball runner between the tackles.... | |
2 |
5-10
205lbs
4.40
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-10 | 4.40 | 1 | 26.4 |
89.0
|
Seen by many as the top RB prospect in the 2021 draft, Etienne has decent size for a back and is explosive and tough. He has good vision... | |
52 |
5-11
210lbs
4.51
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.51 | 9 | 146.6 |
35.0
|
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner... | |
43 |
5-11
225lbs
4.66
|
RB |
|
225lbs | 5-11 | 4.66 | 101 |
53.0
|
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... | ||
39 |
5-11
200lbs
4.53
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.53 | 99 |
54.0
|
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very... | ||
35 |
5-11
200lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 95 |
55.0
|
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very... | ||
34 |
5-11
220lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-11 | 4.62 | 73 | 819.5 |
56.0
|
Difficult to bring down one-on-one in space, regularly sidesteps would-be tacklers and uses offhand to use oncoming defenders' momentum... | |
25 |
5-11
216lbs
4.65
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 5-11 | 4.65 | 65 | 707.5 |
59.0
|
A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and does a nice job absorbing contact between the tackles - physical with good pad... | |
24 |
5-11
218lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
218lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 20 | 212.7 |
59.0
|
Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and... |












