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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 |
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5-7
195lbs
4.45
|
RB |
|
195lbs | 5-7 | 4.45 | 22 | 247 |
80.0
|
Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders - nice job following his blocks and working well... |
2 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 2 | 17 |
89.0
|
|
3 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.44
|
RB |
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220lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 3 | 19 |
88.8
|
Peterson has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He’s at his best working... |
4 |
|
6-0
206lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
206lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 4 | 20 |
88.7
|
Love's elite speed and versatility make him an intriguing prospect for NFL scouts. His ability to create explosive plays as both a runner... |
23 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.43
|
RB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.43 | 29 | 284 |
78.0
|
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Jackson runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. He’s... |
28 |
|
5-8
200lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-8 | 4.42 | 43 | 406 |
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... |
7 |
|
5-11
196lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
196lbs | 5-11 | 4.42 | 7 | 36 |
87.3
|
Once Cobb plants his foot, he’s explosive moving upfield, and his 0-to-60 acceleration is enough to catch defenses off-guard. Cobb... |
10 |
|
5-7
192lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
192lbs | 5-7 | 4.42 | 10 | 65 |
85.0
|
A balanced runner with good combination of wiggle and lower body strength. Possesses above average initial burst with natural explosion and... |
16 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.42 | 17 | 127 |
83.0
|
A downhill hammer with explosive traits and three-down potential, showing natural feel in zone schemes and decisive cutting ability. The... |
26 |
|
6-0
208lbs
4.40
|
RB |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 33 | 305 |
76.4
|
Hemby grades out as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His speed and receiving ability make him an intriguing... |
13 |
|
6-0
227lbs
4.39
|
RB |
|
227lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 12 | 96 |
83.5
|
Singleton projects as a potential three-down back in the NFL, with the skill set to contribute immediately in a committee role. His blend... |
20 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.38 | 24 | 260 |
79.2
|
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... |