Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/04/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
18

RB
Roderick
Robinson II

6-1 235lbs 4.64
RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.64 19 228.7
78.0
Robinson has the size to hold up if asked to pass protect, and Robinson has improved as a pass catcher to the point that he’s passable as a...
23

RB
Roydell
Williams

5-10 214lbs 4.62
RB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
214lbs 5-10 4.62 51 530
77.0
The tape shows a decisive one-cut runner who thrives in gap schemes where he can get north-south quickly. Inside zone and power concepts...
41

RB
Keyjuan
Brown

5-10 210lbs 4.62
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.62 62 608
62.9
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Brown brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills....
24

RB
Terion
Stewart

5-9 220lbs 4.60
RB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
220lbs 5-9 4.60 52 534
77.0
A bowling ball with legs, Stewart brings a physical, downhill running style that punishes defenders and wears down front sevens. His...
35

RB
Jalen
Berger

6-1 215lbs 4.58
RB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
215lbs 6-1 4.58 67 645
70.0
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Berger runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. He’s a...
42

RB
Rodrigues
Clark

5-10 200lbs 4.58
RB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
200lbs 5-10 4.58 73 702.5
62.5
He’s a quality receiver with soft hands, and Clark shows a good feel for catching and transitioning upfield in the screen game. Flashes...
38

RB
Derrick
Davis Jr.

6-0 205lbs 4.56
RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.56 57 577.5
65.0
Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch...
26

RB
Branson
Robinson

5-10 220lbs 4.55
RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
220lbs 5-10 4.55 38 419
75.0
Robinson faces an uphill battle as he returns from his devastating patellar tendon injury. The severity of this injury cannot be...
4

RB
Kaytron
Allen

5-11 229lbs 4.55
RB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
229lbs 5-11 4.55 4 78.6
84.2
Allen fits the role of a scheme-specific contributor at the next level, best suited for a downhill, power-running game. His one-cut style...
44

RB
DeSean
Bishop

5-10 200lbs 4.55
RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
200lbs 5-10 4.55 68 653
61.8
Bishop does a nice job with recognition as a pass protector and gives good effort. His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural...
7

RB
Darius
Taylor

6-0 215lbs 4.54
RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.54 10 154
83.4
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed...
10

RB
Mark
Fletcher Jr....

6-2 225lbs 4.52
RB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.52 12 170
82.0
Fletcher would likely fit in any scheme, but he’s an interesting one-cut prospect considering the power and violence Fletcher brings once...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.