Running Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/16/2021

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
8

RB
Kenneth
Gainwell

5-11 195lbs 4.42
RB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.42 4 83.8
71.0
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very...
24

RB
Elijah
Mitchell

5-11 218lbs 4.38
RB
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
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...
28

RB
Caleb
Huntley

5-10 229lbs 4.68
RB
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
229lbs 5-10 4.68 53 433
58.0
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed...
11

RB
Larry
Rountree III...

5-10 210lbs 4.62
RB
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
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...
50

RB
KeShawn
Williams

5-10 195lbs 4.62
RB
Arkansas-Pine Bluff   Mascot
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Mascot
195lbs 5-10 4.62 107
52.0
Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs hard and with balance, is a patient runner who makes subtle, energetic cuts...
51

RB
Da'Leon
Ward

5-10 180lbs 4.62
RB
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
180lbs 5-10 4.62 108
52.0
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs...
15

RB
CJ
Marable

5-10 200lbs 4.59
RB
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
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...
23

RB
Justin
Henderson

5-10 218lbs 4.57
RB
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
218lbs 5-10 4.57 70 780
60.0
Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown...
49

RB
Trey
Ragas

5-10 214lbs 4.56
RB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
214lbs 5-10 4.56 32 306.8
53.0
Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. Has sneaky speed...
27

RB
Demetric
Felton

5-10 200lbs 4.55
RB
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
200lbs 5-10 4.55 19 209.7
58.0
Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge....
40

RB
Aaron
McAllister

5-10 216lbs 4.55
RB
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
216lbs 5-10 4.55 97
54.0
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. A quick, smooth athlete with...
4

RB
Javonte
Williams

5-10 220lbs 4.55
RB
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
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....

2021 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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2021 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.