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
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...
2

RB
Makhi
Hughes

5-11 210lbs 4.44
RB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.44 3 47
86.2
3

RB
Nicholas
Singleton

6-0 227lbs 4.39
RB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
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...
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...
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....
6

RB
Justice
Haynes

5-11 210lbs 4.49
RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.49 5 87
83.5
A true bell-cow back in the making, Haynes possesses the tools to become a featured runner at the next level. His vision, balance, and...
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...
8

RB
Jonah
Coleman

5-9 229lbs 4.50
RB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
229lbs 5-9 4.50 8 130.7
82.2
The tape shows a multi-faceted back with three-down potential at the next level. Coleman's vision, contact balance, and receiving upside...
9

RB
Le'Veon
Moss

6-0 215lbs 4.42
RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.42 11 155.3
82.2
A downhill hammer with explosive traits and three-down potential, showing natural feel in zone schemes and decisive cutting ability. The...
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...
11

RB
Quinten
Joyner

5-11 216lbs 4.47
RB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
216lbs 5-11 4.47 17 216.5
81.5
Joyner consistently falls forward, and Joyner will also bounce off of or shake loose from a couple of tackles to turn minimal gains into...
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.