Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Running Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 |
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5-7
195lbs
4.45
|
RB |
|
195lbs | 5-7 | 4.45 | 16 | 199.7 |
78.3
|
Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders - nice job following his blocks and working well... |
1 |
|
6-0
206lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
206lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 1 | 11.2 |
88.1
|
Love brings a dynamic offensive skill set that translates perfectly to the modern NFL game. His track-verified speed creates instant... |
2 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 3 | 59.3 |
86.0
|
Hughes brings a punishing, compact running style with surprising home-run pop. His elite contact balance allows him to absorb... |
12 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 17 | 219.5 |
79.6
|
Peterson enters the 2025 season as one of the most intriguing "prove it" prospects in the country. His physical tools scream NFL... |
21 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.43
|
RB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.43 | 28 | 296.5 |
77.0
|
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Jackson runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. He’s... |
19 |
|
5-7
192lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
192lbs | 5-7 | 4.42 | 29 | 301 |
78.0
|
A balanced runner with good combination of wiggle and lower body strength. Possesses above average initial burst with natural explosion and... |
14 |
|
5-11
196lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
196lbs | 5-11 | 4.42 | 26 | 281 |
78.5
|
Once Cobb plants his foot, he’s explosive moving upfield, and his 0-to-60 acceleration is enough to catch defenses off-guard. Cobb... |
9 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.42 | 11 | 157.3 |
82.2
|
Moss will immediately threaten defenses with his explosive first step and home-run hitting ability in early-down situations. The track... |
28 |
|
5-8
200lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-8 | 4.42 | 47 | 510.5 |
74.4
|
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... |
26 |
|
6-0
208lbs
4.40
|
RB |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 25 | 267.5 |
75.0
|
Hemby grades out as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His speed and receiving ability make him an intriguing... |
3 |
|
6-0
227lbs
4.39
|
RB |
|
227lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 2 | 38.8 |
85.4
|
Singleton will immediately threaten defenses with his explosive blend of power and speed. The home run potential jumps off the tape, but... |
17 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.38 | 13 | 183 |
78.0
|
Cuts on a dime with lightning-fast feet and the quick-twitch explosion of an Olympic sprinter out of the block. Very good vision. His... |