Running Back Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/23/2022

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
31

RB
Marcus
Williams Jr....

5-10 204lbs 4.56
RB
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
204lbs 5-10 4.56 31 268
75.9
Marcus Williams is a really solid player who has very good speed combined with excellent quickness and a powerful running style. He also is...
18

RB
Kevin
Harris

5-10 221lbs 4.62
RB
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
221lbs 5-10 4.62 45 181.5
79.0
A quick, smooth athlete with the footwork to make sharp cuts and redirect his momentum in a flash. Shows good vision and patience with...
9

RB
Jerome
Ford

5-10 210lbs 4.46
RB
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.46 14 136.7
81.4
Ford is an excellent prospect who until this year has gone under pro scout's radar - he has elite speed and explosiveness combined with...
5

RB
Dameon
Pierce

5-10 218lbs 4.59
RB
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
218lbs 5-10 4.59 6 96.8
83.5
Pierce has amazing athletic ability and has a nice combination of size and power - making him an impressive short-yardage power back. This...
64

RB
Karl
Mofor

5-9 229lbs 4.62
RB
UAlbany   Mascot
UAlbany Mascot
229lbs 5-9 4.62 70 664
53.0
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner...
59

RB
Raheem
Blackshear

5-9 194lbs 4.52
RB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
194lbs 5-9 4.52 58 520.5
57.0
Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a...
53

RB
LD
Brown

5-9 200lbs 4.51
RB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
200lbs 5-9 4.51 59 525
60.0
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't...
49

RB
Charles
Williams

5-9 200lbs 4.54
RB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
200lbs 5-9 4.54 57 473.5
62.0
Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough...
28

RB
Max
Borghi

5-9 210lbs 4.51
RB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
210lbs 5-9 4.51 30 264
77.3
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed...
25

RB
TJ
Pledger

5-9 196lbs 4.49
RB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
196lbs 5-9 4.49 37 307.5
77.9
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have...
20

RB
Tyler
Goodson

5-9 197lbs 4.42
RB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
197lbs 5-9 4.42 28 238.4
78.5
Goodson has everything you look for in a smaller pro back he has impressive agility, can cut on a dime, and given the space can go the...
10

RB
Kyren
Williams

5-9 194lbs 4.65
RB
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
194lbs 5-9 4.65 7 105.8
81.3
Williams is a very talented and versatile back who has established himself as one of the top runners in this year's class. He is capable of...

2022 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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2022 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.