Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
2

RB
Makhi
Hughes

5-11 210lbs 4.44
RB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.44 2 17
89.0
26

RB
Roman
Hemby

6-0 208lbs 4.40
RB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
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...
4

RB
Jeremiyah
Love

6-0 206lbs 4.44
RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
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...
38

RB
Derrick
Davis Jr.

6-0 205lbs 4.56
RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.56 78 944
40.5
Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch...
32

RB
Trey
Cooley

5-10 205lbs 4.50
RB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
205lbs 5-10 4.50 58 600
59.2
Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. Cooley has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. Does not possess...
36

RB
Alton
McCaskill

6-1 205lbs 4.48
RB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.48 73 866
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...
20

RB
Rueben
Owens

6-0 205lbs 4.38
RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
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...
33

RB
Camar
Wheaton

5-10 203lbs 4.30
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
203lbs 5-10 4.30 59 626
58.4
Wheaton enters the draft as a speed merchant with untapped potential. His college tape shows flashes of brilliance but lacks the...
42

RB
Rodrigues
Clark

5-10 200lbs 4.58
RB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
200lbs 5-10 4.58 85 983
36.1
He’s a quality receiver with soft hands, and Clark shows a good feel for catching and transitioning upfield in the screen game. Flashes...
44

RB
DeSean
Bishop

5-10 200lbs 4.55
RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
200lbs 5-10 4.55 117
20.0
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...
24

RB
Jayden
Limar

5-11 200lbs 4.46
RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.46 31 302
76.8
Limar might be able to contribute as a runner with some consistency if used on outside zone runs, but Limar is more likely a complementary...
28

RB
Armoni
Goodwin

5-8 200lbs 4.42
RB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
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...

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.