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
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
35

RB
Donald
Chaney

5-11 220lbs 4.52
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
220lbs 5-11 4.52 34 393
71.0
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,...
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...
18

RB
Ollie
Gordon II

6-2 225lbs 4.61
RB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.61 17 138
80.8
Gordon projects as a physical downhill runner whose value lies primarily in his early-down and short-yardage capabilities. His running...
3

RB
Kaleb
Johnson

6-0 225lbs 4.57
RB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.57 4 49.4
86.4
Johnson has legitimate feature back potential in a gap/power scheme where his combination of vision, decisive cuts, and finishing power...
45

RB
Chip
Trayanum

5-11 227lbs 4.39
RB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
227lbs 5-11 4.39 42 454
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....
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....
23

RB
Tahj
Brooks

5-10 230lbs 4.52
RB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
230lbs 5-10 4.52 26 212.8
79.5
Watching Tahj Brooks' film reveals a Day 3 talent who makes up for average athletic traits with excellent running instincts and...
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...
36

RB
Peny
Boone

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

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.