Running Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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
15

RB
Damien
Martinez

6-0 232lbs 4.51
RB
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
232lbs 6-0 4.51 9 96.8
81.4
Martinez thrives in downhill, gap-scheme offenses where his patience, vision, and punishing running style create maximum impact. Watching...
50

RB
Deion
Smith

6-0 200lbs 4.50
RB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.50 45 498
55.0
His vision is outstanding, and Smith has an innate understanding of when to go and when to sit back and wait for blocks to develop. Smith...
37

RB
Jam
Griffin

5-9 208lbs 4.50
RB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
208lbs 5-9 4.50 35 410
69.0
6

RB
Quinshon
Judkins

6-0 219lbs 4.48
RB
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
219lbs 6-0 4.48 5 57.3
85.5
Judkins projects as an immediate impact player in a gap-heavy run scheme where his vision and power running style will shine. His ability...
20

RB
Raheim
Sanders

6-0 230lbs 4.46
RB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.46 23 174.3
80.7
Raheim Sanders is quickly making waves as a top-tier RB prospect, flashing a tantalizing combination of downhill power and big-play...
2

RB
Omarion
Hampton

6-0 220lbs 4.46
RB
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.46 2 30.1
87.3
Hampton profiles as an immediate impact player who could step into a featured role in a downhill rushing attack. His combination of size,...
48

RB
Josh
Williams

5-9 210lbs 4.45
RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
210lbs 5-9 4.45 43 487.5
58.2
Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire. Outstanding in the screen game,...
30

RB
Jacory
Croskey-Merr...

5-11 208lbs 4.45
RB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
208lbs 5-11 4.45 31 265.7
76.0
29

RB
Marcus
Yarns

5-11 190lbs 4.45
RB
Delaware   Mascot
Delaware Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.45 28 244.2
77.0
Yarns profiles as a dynamic complement to an established NFL backfield, bringing home run potential and third-down versatility to keep...
24

RB
Donovan
Edwards

6-1 212lbs 4.44
RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
212lbs 6-1 4.44 29 251.8
79.1
Donovan Edwards showcases a dynamic blend of explosiveness and versatility, making him a high-upside NFL prospect. His dual-threat...
21

RB
Jarquez
Hunter

5-10 209lbs 4.44
RB
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
209lbs 5-10 4.44 16 144.6
80.0
Hunter possesses the tools to be a dynamic complement in an NFL backfield with potential to grow into a featured role. His combination of...
17

RB
DJ
Giddens

6-1 212lbs 4.43
RB
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
212lbs 6-1 4.43 14 116.4
80.9
Giddens brings a dynamic rushing skillset that stands in stark contrast to his raw receiving and blocking abilities. His tape reveals a...

2025 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.
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2025 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.