BEST PASS BLOCKING RUNNING BACKS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST PASS BLOCKING RUNNING BACKS

Within the layered intricacies of football, running backs stand as unsung heroes in pass protection, contributing not just in advancing the ball, but in shielding quarterbacks from the oncoming defensive tempest. Backs like Darren Sproles (Kansas State) and Giovani Bernard (North Carolina) have historically demonstrated that stellar blocking is not just the domain of linemen but can be artfully executed by alert and technique-savvy running backs.

Explore the data beneath, which brings to light the contemporary college running backs marking their territory as formidable pass protectors. Navigate through key metrics, such as pass-blocking efficiency, pressures allowed, and blocks in blitz situations, to understand which athletes are providing that crucial buffer for their quarterbacks to shine in the passing game.

2026 Running Backs ranked by PASS BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team RUSHING BREAK TACKLES RECEIVING PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Justice
Haynes

RB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
84 72 65 87 59
91.1
2

Kaleb
Jackson

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
63 64 68 77 60
78.0
3

Roderick
Robinson II

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
86 97 56 75 61
85.5
4

Trey
Holly

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
90 100 81 72 64
85.0
5

Jeremiah
Cobb

RB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
77 82 80 69 60
87.3
6

Darius
Taylor

RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
79 84 79 65 49
83.1
7

Jambres
Dubar

RB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
59 55 43 58 37
37.8
8

Mark
Fletcher Jr....

RB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
84 72 45 55 70
85.3
9

Jayden
Limar

RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
60 44 74 54 60
76.8
10

Jeremiyah
Love

RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
87 92 74 51 79
88.7
11

Montravius
Lloyd

RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
56 47 58 51 44
33.5
12

Dylan
Edwards

RB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
80 77 63 51 60
87.6
13

Keyjuan
Brown

RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
62 63 51 50 48
37.3
14

Isaiah
Augustave

RB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
84 76 46 48 61
83.5
15

DeSean
Bishop

RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
59 69 42 42 43
20.0
16

Dante
Dowdell

RB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 60 47 41 60
80.3
17

Quinten
Joyner

RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
85 84 64 40 59
83.4
18

Jahiem
White

RB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
79 84 55 34 47
80.0
19

Chris
Johnson Jr.

RB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
53 69 50 20 0
38.1
20

Rueben
Owens

RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
66 52 55 16 61
79.2