Running Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
4

RB
TreVeyon
Henderson

5-10 208lbs 4.43
RB
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
208lbs 5-10 4.43 3 48.8
86.0
What jumps off the screen is his masterful manipulation of space in zone schemes. The footwork and vision he displayed against Penn State...
13

RB
Trevor
Etienne

5-9 205lbs 4.42
RB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
205lbs 5-9 4.42 15 120.6
82.1
Etienne brings immediate third-down value with legitimate upside to develop into more. His vision between the tackles jumps off the screen,...
5

RB
Dylan
Sampson

5-11 201lbs 4.42
RB
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.42 6 72.6
85.7
The tape shows a dynamic runner whose success transcends scheme - Sampson's elite acceleration and precise footwork made him lethal in both...
1

RB
Ashton
Jeanty

5-9 215lbs 4.42
RB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
215lbs 5-9 4.42 1 5.4
92.5
Jeanty's film study reveals a generational talent with a skill set that transcends traditional running back archetypes. His rare fusion of...
32

RB
Montrell
Johnson Jr.

5-11 216lbs 4.41
RB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
216lbs 5-11 4.41 30 252.3
75.0
Johnson is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat...
10

RB
RJ
Harvey

5-9 208lbs 4.40
RB
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
208lbs 5-9 4.40 12 106.2
83.0
Harvey brings a dynamic skill set to the table with his elite speed and elusiveness, making him an intriguing prospect for teams...
49

RB
Brandon
Thomas

5-10 210lbs 4.39
RB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.39 50 553.5
58.2
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...
44

RB
Chip
Trayanum

5-11 227lbs 4.39
RB
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
227lbs 5-11 4.39 29 455
61.8
Trayanum's freakish blend of size, speed, and raw power makes him one of the most intriguing physical specimens in this draft class....
34

RB
Antario
Brown

5-10 219lbs 4.39
RB
Northern Illinois   Mascot
Northern Illinois Mascot
219lbs 5-10 4.39 42 485
72.6
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...
11

RB
Brashard
Smith

5-10 196lbs 4.39
RB
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
196lbs 5-10 4.39 18 146.6
82.9
The burst, acceleration, and natural pass-catching traits show Day 2 potential in a spread-based attack. Inside zone and duo concepts...
19

RB
Jaydon
Blue

6-0 200lbs 4.38
RB
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.38 19 150.6
80.7
Blue has home run-hitting potential that offensive coordinators will salivate over, but his limited college production and rough edges...
41

RB
John
Emery Jr.

6-0 220lbs 4.37
RB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.37 37 429
65.7
His skills as a runner translate nicely to the next level, and Emery could emerge as an early down back on a team that uses a zone running...

2025 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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2025 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.