Running Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025
Player Rankings - Running Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 |
|
6-1
212lbs
4.43
|
RB |
|
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... |
45 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.70
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 48 | 529 |
61.8
|
Smith's skill set suggests potential as a rotational back in an NFL committee approach. His soft hands and route-running acumen project... |
40 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.80
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.80 | 49 | 534 |
66.8
|
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural hands... |
39 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 36 | 424 |
66.9
|
|
8 |
|
5-11
215lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 5-11 | 4.58 | 10 | 100.8 |
84.1
|
Neal's explosive athleticism immediately jumps off the screen - when he plants his foot and accelerates through the hole, he has that... |
7 |
|
5-11
215lbs
4.65
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 5-11 | 4.65 | 8 | 80 |
84.5
|
Every few years, a back emerges from the depths of college football to force NFL evaluators to throw their traditional metrics out the... |
1 |
|
5-9
215lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 5-9 | 4.42 | 1 | 5.4 |
92.5
|
Jeanty's film study reveals a generational talent with a skill set that transcends traditional running back archetypes. His rare fusion of... |
32 |
|
5-11
216lbs
4.41
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 5-11 | 4.41 | 30 | 252.3 |
75.0
|
Johnson is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat... |
34 |
|
5-10
219lbs
4.39
|
RB |
|
219lbs | 5-10 | 4.39 | 42 | 485 |
72.6
|
Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a... |
6 |
|
6-0
219lbs
4.48
|
RB |
|
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... |
46 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.61
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.61 | 40 | 472 |
59.4
|
|
42 |
|
6-1
220lbs
4.57
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 47 | 527.5 |
65.0
|
A physically gifted runner with the raw tools to develop into a productive NFL back. Boasts the size-speed combination that scouts covet,... |