2027 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings - 25-36
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 |
5-11
205lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.42 | 50 | 582 |
73.0
|
The production survived the circumstances: 969 yards and top-tier rushing tape as the feature back in an Auburn offense that spent the... | |
27 |
5-11
210lbs
4.54
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.54 | 26 | 339 |
74.0
|
Komolafe is a tough, physical runner who has become the engine of Northwestern's offense. He breaks tackles, runs with good balance and has... | |
15 |
5-11
205lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 21 | 264 |
81.1
|
From Montreal to a thousand-yard Big Ten season in his first year as a starter, Raymond's 2025 was as loud as quiet programs get: 244... | |
12 |
5-11
193lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
193lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 8 | 120 |
81.2
|
Smothers is a shifty, sure-handed three-down back who led the ACC in rushing per game at NC State and did it without putting the ball on... | |
11 |
5-11
210lbs
4.49
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.49 | 10 | 141.3 |
81.3
|
For seven games he was the Big Ten's best back: 857 yards at over seven a carry, ten touchdowns, three games of 149 yards or more including... | |
3 |
5-11
205lbs
4.48
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.48 | 2 | 32.1 |
85.3
|
Lacy ranked among the most productive backs in the country in 2025, a durable, high-volume runner who set Ole Miss' single-season record... | |
56 |
5-10
189lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
189lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 74 | 839.5 |
59.3
|
Pryor is an explosive, receiving-capable change-of-pace back who ran for 6.9 yards a carry at Cincinnati in 2025 before transferring to... | |
53 |
5-10
210lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-10 | 4.46 | 53 | 618 |
59.9
|
Oregon's backfield never had room, and the glimpses stayed glimpses: 262 efficient yards on 46 carries, plus timed speed driving a clean... | |
52 |
5-10
185lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 66 | 724.5 |
60.2
|
Jones is an undersized, versatile back who flashed on a tiny Boston College sample before transferring to FCS Holy Cross for an expanded... | |
42 |
5-10
180lbs
4.41
|
RB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.41 | 46 | 551 |
63.4
|
Payne is a fast, versatile back who has made big plays, including 174 yards against Cincinnati and the winning touchdown in the Alamo Bowl.... | |
41 |
5-10
204lbs
4.51
|
RB |
|
204lbs | 5-10 | 4.51 | 57 | 632 |
63.5
|
Patterson is a productive, explosive runner who averages better than six yards per carry. He had a huge day against South Alabama, with 137... | |
40 |
5-10
220lbs
4.54
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-10 | 4.54 | 55 | 624.5 |
63.8
|
Scott is a productive, efficient runner whose resume includes 196 yards against Georgia Tech and 148 against App State. He has gained 5.8... |












