Running Back Rankings 2026 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
8

RB
Roderick
Robinson II

6-1 235lbs 4.64
RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.64 8 58
85.5
Robinson has the size to hold up if asked to pass protect, and Robinson has improved as a pass catcher to the point that he’s passable as a...
7

RB
Jeremiah
Cobb

5-11 196lbs 4.42
RB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
196lbs 5-11 4.42 7 36
87.3
Once Cobb plants his foot, he’s explosive moving upfield, and his 0-to-60 acceleration is enough to catch defenses off-guard. Cobb...
6

RB
Dylan
Edwards

5-9 167lbs 4.35
RB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
167lbs 5-9 4.35 6 32
87.6
Edwards has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He’s patient, letting...
5

RB
Datrell
Jones

5-9 184lbs 4.38
RB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
184lbs 5-9 4.38 5 29
87.7
Jones keeps his pads low and consistently falls forward. Unlike most backs his size, Jones has the lateral movement and stop-start ability...
4

RB
Jeremiyah
Love

6-0 206lbs 4.44
RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
206lbs 6-0 4.44 4 20
88.7
Love's elite speed and versatility make him an intriguing prospect for NFL scouts. His ability to create explosive plays as both a runner...
3

RB
A'Marion
Peterson

6-0 220lbs 4.44
RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.44 3 19
88.8
Peterson has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He’s at his best working...
2

RB
Makhi
Hughes

5-11 210lbs 4.44
RB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.44 2 17
89.0
1

RB
Justice
Haynes

5-11 210lbs 4.49
RB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.49 1 4
91.1
A true bell-cow back in the making, Haynes possesses the tools to become a featured runner at the next level. His vision, balance, and...

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.