Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/27/2024

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

RB
Branson
Robinson

5-10 220lbs 4.55
RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
220lbs 5-10 4.55 38 324
73.7
Robinson faces an uphill battle as he returns from his devastating patellar tendon injury. The severity of this injury cannot be...
26

RB
Armoni
Goodwin

5-8 200lbs 4.42
RB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
200lbs 5-8 4.42 41 355
70.2
He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game. Goodwin accelerates 0-to-60 and hits top speed fast enough to...
27

RB
Byron
Cardwell

6-0 215lbs 4.50
RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.50 44 388
64.8
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Cardwell runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. Flashes...
28

RB
Gavin
Sawchuk

5-11 200lbs 4.24
RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.24 45 396
63.8
A dynamic change-of-pace back with home run ability, Sawchuk's elite wheels and soft mitts make him a potential mismatch nightmare out of...
29

RB
Evan
Pryor

5-10 198lbs 4.38
RB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
198lbs 5-10 4.38 54 519
59.3
A size-speed prospect with tantalizing upside, this back's draft stock hinges on his ability to translate flashes into consistent...
30

RB
Camar
Wheaton

5-10 203lbs 4.30
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
203lbs 5-10 4.30 56 547
58.4
Wheaton enters the draft as a speed merchant with untapped potential. His college tape shows flashes of brilliance but lacks the...
31

RB
LJ
Johnson Jr.

5-10 211lbs 4.33
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
211lbs 5-10 4.33 61 650
54.4
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Johnson is taking the top off a defense He’s solid in blitz pickup, and he...
32

RB
Alton
McCaskill

6-1 205lbs 4.48
RB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.48 69 774
47.5
McCaskill has the size and toughness to be developed as a pass protector. He has the athleticism, quick feet and functional strength to...
33

RB
Kamarro
Edmonds

5-11 220lbs 4.50
RB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
220lbs 5-11 4.50 71 827
42.8
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...
34

RB
Chris
Johnson Jr.

6-0 180lbs 4.30
RB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.30 75 863
38.1
Johnson shows good vision and good explosion upfield once Johnson plants his foot. He has lateral movement skills and enough speed to...
35

RB
Jambres
Dubar

6-0 211lbs 4.35
RB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
211lbs 6-0 4.35 77 867
37.8
Dubar shows decent burst and straight-line speed to turn in big plays. He’s a natural pass catcher who can be used on screen and swing...
36

RB
Keyjuan
Brown

5-10 210lbs 4.62
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.62 78 869
37.3
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Brown brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills....

2026 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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2026 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.