Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/14/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
8

RB
Jonah
Coleman

5-9 229lbs 4.50
RB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
229lbs 5-9 4.50 9 135
82.2
Coleman will bring a lunch-pail mentality to an NFL backfield – offering three-down potential despite athletic limitations. The tape shows...
7

RB
Darius
Taylor

6-0 215lbs 4.54
RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.54 10 155.8
83.4
The tape doesn't lie about what makes Taylor tick as a runner. When he gets downhill with conviction, this kid plays like he's still on the...
6

RB
Justice
Haynes

5-11 210lbs 4.49
RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.49 5 90.2
83.5
Between the tackles is where Haynes will earn his NFL money. The tape shows a decisive runner with natural vision and impressive contact...
5

RB
Jaydn
Ott

6-0 210lbs 4.46
RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.46 6 105
83.6
The tape reveals a dynamic runner with home run potential every time he touches the ball, though that same aggressiveness occasionally...
4

RB
Kaytron
Allen

5-11 229lbs 4.55
RB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
229lbs 5-11 4.55 4 81.8
84.2
Allen delivers as a decisive downhill hammer with enough juice to punish defenses between the tackles. He'll immediately shore up...
3

RB
Nicholas
Singleton

6-0 227lbs 4.39
RB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
227lbs 6-0 4.39 2 38.8
85.4
Singleton will immediately threaten defenses with his explosive blend of power and speed. The home run potential jumps off the tape, but...
2

RB
Makhi
Hughes

5-11 210lbs 4.44
RB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.44 3 59.3
86.0
Hughes brings a punishing, compact running style with surprising home-run pop. His elite contact balance allows him to absorb...
1

RB
Jeremiyah
Love

6-0 206lbs 4.44
RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
206lbs 6-0 4.44 1 11.2
88.1
Love brings a dynamic offensive skill set that translates perfectly to the modern NFL game. His track-verified speed creates instant...

2026 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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2026 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.