Running Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

RB
Najee
Harris

6-2 230lbs 4.52
RB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
230lbs 6-2 4.52 2 32.9
90.0
The 2021 draft does not look to have too many top tier RB prospects in it - but Najee qualifies as one of those. He is a power back that is...
10

RB
Jaret
Patterson

5-8 195lbs 4.52
RB
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
195lbs 5-8 4.52 12 152.7
68.0
Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through...
32

RB
Wesley
Kennedy III

5-10 180lbs 4.52
RB
Georgia Southern   Mascot
Georgia Southern Mascot
180lbs 5-10 4.52
56.0
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed...
35

RB
Shane
Simpson

5-11 200lbs 4.52
RB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.52 95
55.0
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very...
52

RB
Kylin
Hill

5-11 210lbs 4.51
RB
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.51 9 146.6
35.0
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner...
12

RB
Chris
Evans

5-11 216lbs 4.50
RB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
216lbs 5-11 4.50 21 219
65.0
A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and does a nice job absorbing contact between the tackles - physical with good pad...
3

RB
Michael
Carter

5-8 199lbs 4.50
RB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
199lbs 5-8 4.50 3 83.3
80.0
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. Quick feet with good...
6

RB
Chuba
Hubbard

6-0 208lbs 4.48
RB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
208lbs 6-0 4.48 6 98.4
73.0
Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam. Possesses quick feet and...
7

RB
Javian
Hawkins

5-9 196lbs 4.46
RB
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
196lbs 5-9 4.46 14 180.6
72.0
Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a...
33

RB
Khalil
Herbert

5-9 212lbs 4.46
RB
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
212lbs 5-9 4.46 10 149.7
56.0
Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a...
9

RB
Jermar
Jefferson

5-10 217lbs 4.44
RB
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
217lbs 5-10 4.44 11 151
70.0
Bowling-ball runner between the tackles. Flashes a burst in and out of the hole. Lowers his pads and delivers a blow into the chest of...
29

RB
Jake
Funk

5-10 205lbs 4.43
RB
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
205lbs 5-10 4.43 74 877.5
58.0
Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very...

2021 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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2021 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.