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

Makhi
Hughes

RB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
88 79 53 44 77
86.2
2

Jeremiyah
Love

RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
94 96 78 50 72
88.1
3

Mark
Fletcher Jr....

RB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
83 68 40 67 71
82.0
4

Keyjuan
Brown

RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
71 76 58 54 67
62.9
5

Armoni
Goodwin

RB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
64 64 64 64 64
74.4
6

Roman
Hemby

RB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
73 64 65 33 64
75.0
7

DeSean
Bishop

RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
78 80 53 59 63
61.8
8

Nicholas
Singleton

RB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
83 74 70 38 63
85.4
9

Trey
Holly

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
87 100 78 69 61
78.0
10

Jaydn
Ott

RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
78 53 68 50 61
83.6
11

LJ
Johnson Jr.

RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
65 51 60 48 60
72.0
12

Justice
Haynes

RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
80 69 61 63 60
83.5
13

Kaleb
Jackson

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
62 62 68 77 60
77.0
14

Rueben
Owens

RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
64 50 55 28 60
78.0
15

Quinten
Joyner

RB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
87 94 58 23 60
81.5
16

Jayden
Limar

RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
60 44 72 54 60
76.2
17

Isaiah
Augustave

RB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
84 77 48 35 59
78.4
18

Datrell
Jones

RB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
72 97 58 0 59
77.0
19

Roderick
Robinson II

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
55 27 66 80 59
78.0
20

A'Marion
Peterson

RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
71 50 56 40 59
79.6