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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 |
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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... |
9 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.42
|
RB |
|
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... |
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... |
21 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.43
|
RB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.43 | 26 | 284 |
77.0
|
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Jackson runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. He’s... |
12 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
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... |
1 |
|
6-0
206lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
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 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.44
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 3 | 47 |
86.2
|
|
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... |
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... |
5 |
|
6-0
210lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
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.... |
43 |
|
5-10
215lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 5-10 | 4.46 | 64 | 623 |
62.4
|
He’s solid in blitz pickup, and Lloyd consistently showed the ability to anchor against bigger players. Has good burst to and through the... |
11 |
|
5-11
216lbs
4.47
|
RB |
|
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... |