RUNNING BACKS WITH THE BEST HANDS 2025 NFL Draft

2025 RUNNING BACKS WITH THE BEST HANDS

In a landscape where multidimensional players continue to carve niches in offensive schematics, running backs with proficient catching abilities emerge as invaluable assets. Historically, players like Reggie Bush (USC) and Christian McCaffrey (Stanford) not only ruled the rushing yards but also made significant impacts through the air, demonstrating the strategic advantage of having a backfield player with exceptional hands.

Delve into the statistics below, featuring present-day college running backs who are exhibiting stellar catching capabilities. Engage with crucial metrics, such as catch rate, yards after catch (YAC), and receiving touchdowns, to uncover which players are advancing offensive drives not just by their legs, but also through aerial contributions.

2025 Running Backs ranked by HANDS

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

Woody
Marks

RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
81 63 72 53 61
82.4
2

Donald
Chaney

RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
69 57 58 54 59
73.4
3

Armoni
Goodwin

RB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
67 82 54 40 43
70.2
4

Ja'Quinden
Jackson

RB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
90 80 66 41 58
83.5
5

Jalen
Berger

RB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
54 42 60 38 49
51.7
6

Rayshon
Luke

RB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
46 29 58 28 55
58.3
7

Jarquez
Hunter

RB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
83 93 67 53 54
74.9
8

Branson
Robinson

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
70 53 58 53 54
73.7
9

Kalel
Mullings

RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
85 78 49 41 65
84.6
10

Josh
Williams

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
65 47 58 35 62
48.8
11

Marcus
Carroll

RB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
65 46 46 33 50
51.8
12

Jaydn
Ott

RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
76 52 67 42 56
81.0
13

Chip
Trayanum

RB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
66 56 52 47 48
57.6
14

Marcus
Major

RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
60 49 60 62 42
53.0
15

Alton
McCaskill

RB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
52 36 37 17 42
47.5
16

Trevor
Etienne

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
85 77 62 55 56
75.9
17

Donovan
Edwards

RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
71 60 68 35 62
81.4
18

John
Emery Jr.

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
68 72 59 74 51
62.4
19

Roydell
Williams

RB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
70 61 59 39 56
78.2
20

Byron
Cardwell

RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
61 49 45 25 49
64.8