Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/14/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
29

RB
Gavin
Sawchuk

5-11 200lbs 4.24
RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.24 43 441
74.0
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...
38

RB
Derrick
Davis Jr.

6-0 205lbs 4.56
RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.56 57 583
65.0
Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch...
7

RB
Darius
Taylor

6-0 215lbs 4.54
RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.54 10 155.8
83.4
The tape doesn't lie about what makes Taylor tick as a runner. When he gets downhill with conviction, this kid plays like he's still on the...
30

RB
Byron
Cardwell Jr....

6-0 215lbs 4.50
RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.50 51 536
74.0
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Cardwell runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. Flashes...
5

RB
Jaydn
Ott

6-0 210lbs 4.46
RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.46 6 105
83.6
The tape reveals a dynamic runner with home run potential every time he touches the ball, though that same aggressiveness occasionally...
12

RB
A'Marion
Peterson

6-0 220lbs 4.44
RB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
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...
1

RB
Jeremiyah
Love

6-0 206lbs 4.44
RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
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...
21

RB
Kaleb
Jackson

6-0 235lbs 4.43
RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
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...
9

RB
Le'Veon
Moss

6-0 215lbs 4.42
RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
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...
26

RB
Roman
Hemby

6-0 208lbs 4.40
RB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
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

RB
Nicholas
Singleton

6-0 227lbs 4.39
RB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
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

RB
Rueben
Owens

6-0 205lbs 4.38
RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
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...

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.