BEST RUN BLOCKING RUNNING BACKS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST RUN BLOCKING RUNNING BACKS

In the arena of the gridiron, running backs often bask in the glory of yards gained and touchdowns scored. However, there’s an understated art in their ability to block, creating lanes and opportunities for their fellow backfield mates. Historically, players like Mike Alstott (Purdue) and D'Andre Swift (Georgia), have epitomized the dual-role, masterfully carving out spaces for their teammates while also being potent ball carriers themselves.

Beneath, discover data illuminating the current college running backs who are skillfully navigating the art and impact of run blocking. Engage with statistics, such as lead block success rate and yards before contact for teammates, to discern which backs are not just carrying the load but also proficiently paving the way in the run game for their offensive counterparts.

2026 Running Backs ranked by RUN BLOCKING

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

Jeremiyah
Love

RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
87 92 74 51 79
88.7
2

Mark
Fletcher Jr....

RB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
84 72 45 55 70
85.3
3

Trey
Holly

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
90 100 81 72 64
85.0
4

Datrell
Jones

RB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
78 97 61 0 62
87.7
5

Roderick
Robinson II

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
86 97 56 75 61
85.5
6

A'Marion
Peterson

RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
75 70 58 0 61
88.8
7

Rueben
Owens

RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
66 52 55 16 61
79.2
8

Isaiah
Augustave

RB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
84 76 46 48 61
83.5
9

Kaleb
Jackson

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
63 64 68 77 60
78.0
10

Jeremiah
Cobb

RB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
77 82 80 69 60
87.3
11

Dylan
Edwards

RB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
80 77 63 51 60
87.6
12

Dante
Dowdell

RB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 60 47 41 60
80.3
13

Jayden
Limar

RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
60 44 74 54 60
76.8
14

Justice
Haynes

RB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
84 72 65 87 59
91.1
15

Quinten
Joyner

RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
85 84 64 40 59
83.4
16

Darius
Taylor

RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
79 84 79 65 49
83.1
17

Keyjuan
Brown

RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
62 63 51 50 48
37.3
18

Jahiem
White

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

Montravius
Lloyd

RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
56 47 58 51 44
33.5
20

DeSean
Bishop

RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
59 69 42 42 43
20.0