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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 |
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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... |
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... |
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... |
19 |
|
5-7
192lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
192lbs | 5-7 | 4.42 | 29 | 302 |
78.0
|
A balanced runner with good combination of wiggle and lower body strength. Possesses above average initial burst with natural explosion and... |
16 |
|
5-7
195lbs
4.45
|
RB |
|
195lbs | 5-7 | 4.45 | 15 | 198 |
78.3
|
Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders - nice job following his blocks and working well... |
14 |
|
5-11
196lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
196lbs | 5-11 | 4.42 | 25 | 278 |
78.5
|
Once Cobb plants his foot, he’s explosive moving upfield, and his 0-to-60 acceleration is enough to catch defenses off-guard. Cobb... |
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... |
42 |
|
5-10
200lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
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... |
44 |
|
5-10
200lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
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... |
25 |
|
5-11
200lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.46 | 34 | 346 |
76.2
|
Limar might be able to contribute as a runner with some consistency if used on outside zone runs, but Limar is more likely a complementary... |
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... |
29 |
|
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... |