Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Running Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 |
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5-11
200lbs
4.24
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.24 | 39 | 426.5 |
74.0
|
A dynamic change-of-pace back with home run ability, Sawchuk's elite wheels and soft mitts make him a potential mismatch nightmare out of... |
31 |
|
5-10
203lbs
4.30
|
RB |
|
203lbs | 5-10 | 4.30 | 50 | 529.5 |
72.2
|
Wheaton enters the draft as a speed merchant with untapped potential. His college tape shows flashes of brilliance but lacks the... |
39 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.30
|
RB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.30 | 58 | 592 |
64.0
|
Johnson shows good vision and good explosion upfield once Johnson plants his foot. He has lateral movement skills and enough speed to... |
33 |
|
5-10
211lbs
4.33
|
RB |
|
211lbs | 5-10 | 4.33 | 54 | 550.5 |
72.0
|
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Johnson is taking the top off a defense He’s solid in blitz pickup, and he... |
20 |
|
5-9
167lbs
4.35
|
RB |
|
167lbs | 5-9 | 4.35 | 20 | 229.3 |
77.0
|
Edwards has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He’s patient, letting... |
40 |
|
6-0
211lbs
4.35
|
RB |
|
211lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 59 | 599 |
63.2
|
Dubar shows decent burst and straight-line speed to turn in big plays. He’s a natural pass catcher who can be used on screen and swing... |
22 |
|
5-9
184lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
184lbs | 5-9 | 4.38 | 32 | 339 |
77.0
|
Jones keeps his pads low and consistently falls forward. Unlike most backs his size, Jones has the lateral movement and stop-start ability... |
34 |
|
5-10
198lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
198lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 55 | 559 |
71.0
|
A size-speed prospect with tantalizing upside, this back's draft stock hinges on his ability to translate flashes into consistent... |
17 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.38
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.38 | 13 | 180 |
78.0
|
Cuts on a dime with lightning-fast feet and the quick-twitch explosion of an Olympic sprinter out of the block. Very good vision. His... |
3 |
|
6-0
227lbs
4.39
|
RB |
|
227lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 2 | 38.6 |
85.4
|
Singleton projects as a potential three-down back in the NFL, with the skill set to contribute immediately in a committee role. His blend... |
27 |
|
6-0
208lbs
4.40
|
RB |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 48 | 518.5 |
75.0
|
Hemby grades out as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His speed and receiving ability make him an intriguing... |
28 |
|
5-8
200lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-8 | 4.42 | 45 | 507 |
74.4
|
He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game. Goodwin accelerates 0-to-60 and hits top speed fast enough to... |