Running Back Rankings 2025 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
51

RB
Deion
Smith

6-0 200lbs 4.50
RB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.50 47 498
55.0
His vision is outstanding, and Smith has an innate understanding of when to go and when to sit back and wait for blocks to develop. Smith...
6

RB
Quinshon
Judkins

6-0 219lbs 4.48
RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
219lbs 6-0 4.48 5 60.7
85.5
Judkins projects as an immediate impact player in a gap-heavy run scheme where his vision and power running style will shine. His ability...
2

RB
Omarion
Hampton

6-0 220lbs 4.46
RB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.46 2 33
87.3
Hampton profiles as an immediate impact player who could step into a featured role in a downhill rushing attack. His combination of size,...
20

RB
Raheim
Sanders

6-0 230lbs 4.46
RB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.46 24 181.7
80.7
Raheim Sanders is quickly making waves as a top-tier RB prospect, flashing a tantalizing combination of downhill power and big-play...
19

RB
Jaydon
Blue

6-0 200lbs 4.38
RB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.38 18 157.4
80.7
Blue has home run-hitting potential that offensive coordinators will salivate over, but his limited college production and rough edges...
42

RB
John
Emery Jr.

6-0 220lbs 4.37
RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.37 38 429
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...
36

RB
Peny
Boone

6-1 232lbs 4.69
RB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
232lbs 6-1 4.69 46 480
70.0
43

RB
Jalen
White

6-1 220lbs 4.57
RB
Georgia Southern   Mascot
Georgia Southern Mascot
220lbs 6-1 4.57 48 507.5
65.0
A physically gifted runner with the raw tools to develop into a productive NFL back. Boasts the size-speed combination that scouts covet,...
38

RB
Seth
McGowan

6-1 220lbs 4.55
RB
New Mexico State   Mascot
New Mexico State Mascot
220lbs 6-1 4.55 36 411
68.8
26

RB
Phil
Mafah

6-1 230lbs 4.55
RB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.55 25 193
78.5
He's that throwback power back with surprising agility who's going to make his money between the tackles and in short-yardage situations....
24

RB
Donovan
Edwards

6-1 212lbs 4.44
RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
212lbs 6-1 4.44 31 253
79.1
Donovan Edwards showcases a dynamic blend of explosiveness and versatility, making him a high-upside NFL prospect. His dual-threat...
17

RB
DJ
Giddens

6-1 212lbs 4.43
RB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
212lbs 6-1 4.43 10 114
80.9
Giddens brings a dynamic rushing skillset that stands in stark contrast to his raw receiving and blocking abilities. His tape reveals a...

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.
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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.