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
30

RB
Gavin
Sawchuk

5-11 200lbs 4.24
RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.24 47 464
63.8
A dynamic change-of-pace back with home run ability, Sawchuk's elite wheels and soft mitts make him a potential mismatch nightmare out of...
31

RB
Evan
Pryor

5-10 198lbs 4.38
RB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
198lbs 5-10 4.38 56 594
59.3
A size-speed prospect with tantalizing upside, this back's draft stock hinges on his ability to translate flashes into consistent...
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...
19

RB
Jahiem
White

5-7 195lbs 4.45
RB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
195lbs 5-7 4.45 22 247
80.0
Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders - nice job following his blocks and working well...
10

RB
Trey
Holly

5-7 192lbs 4.42
RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
192lbs 5-7 4.42 10 65
85.0
A balanced runner with good combination of wiggle and lower body strength. Possesses above average initial burst with natural explosion and...
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...
39

RB
Chris
Johnson Jr.

6-0 180lbs 4.30
RB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.30 80 964
38.1
Johnson shows good vision and good explosion upfield once Johnson plants his foot. He has lateral movement skills and enough speed to...
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...

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.