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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
|
6-0
210lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 6-0 | 4.46 | 7 | 110.2 |
83.6
|
Ott is a dynamic runner with home run potential every time he touches the ball, though that same aggressiveness occasionally leads to... |
2 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 3 | 62.3 |
86.0
|
Hughes brings a punishing, compact running style with surprising home-run pop. His elite contact balance allows him to absorb... |
30 |
|
6-0
208lbs
4.40
|
RB |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 29 | 311 |
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... |
1 |
|
6-0
206lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
206lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 1 | 14 |
88.1
|
Love brings a dynamic offensive skill set that translates perfectly to the modern NFL game. His track-verified speed creates instant... |
42 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.56
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.56 | 59 | 606.5 |
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... |
36 |
|
5-10
205lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 53 | 569 |
72.1
|
Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. Cooley has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. Does not possess... |
40 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.48
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 67 | 648 |
67.2
|
McCaskill has the size and toughness to be developed as a pass protector. He has the athleticism, quick feet and functional strength to... |
21 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.38 | 15 | 200.7 |
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... |
35 |
|
5-10
203lbs
4.30
|
RB |
|
203lbs | 5-10 | 4.30 | 51 | 557 |
72.2
|
Wheaton enters the draft as a speed merchant with untapped potential. His college tape shows flashes of brilliance but lacks the... |
46 |
|
5-10
200lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-10 | 4.58 | 75 | 722 |
62.5
|
He’s a quality receiver with soft hands, and Clark shows a good feel for catching and transitioning upfield in the screen game. Flashes... |
48 |
|
5-10
200lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-10 | 4.55 | 68 | 654 |
61.8
|
Bishop does a nice job with recognition as a pass protector and gives good effort. His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural... |
14 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 8 | 120.7 |
81.9
|
Wisner is a back who understands how to find the right gap and make the most of what's blocked for him, but he lacks the physical... |