Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/06/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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...
15

RB
Isaiah
Augustave

6-2 210lbs 4.50
RB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.50 27 286
78.4
He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game. Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have...
13

RB
Dante
Dowdell

6-2 225lbs 4.48
RB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.48 28 299.5
78.7
Well-built with a thick frame and powerful lower body which keeps his legs pumping through contact. Patient behind the line of scrimmage,...
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...
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...
36

RB
Alton
McCaskill

6-1 205lbs 4.48
RB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.48 63 619
67.2
McCaskill has the size and toughness to be developed as a pass protector. He has the athleticism, quick feet and functional strength to...
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...
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...
30

RB
Byron
Cardwell Jr....

6-0 215lbs 4.50
RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.50 49 521
74.0
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Cardwell runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. Flashes...
5

RB
Jaydn
Ott

6-0 210lbs 4.46
RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.46 6 101.3
83.6
Looking ahead to the NFL, Ott projects as a potential impact player with the versatility to contribute in multiple facets of the game....
1

RB
Jeremiyah
Love

6-0 206lbs 4.44
RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
206lbs 6-0 4.44 1 11.4
88.1
Love brings a dynamic offensive skill set that translates perfectly to the modern NFL game. His track-verified speed creates instant...
12

RB
A'Marion
Peterson

6-0 220lbs 4.44
RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.44 18 219.5
79.6
Peterson has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage. He’s at his best working...

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.