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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 |
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5-9
229lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
229lbs | 5-9 | 4.50 | 5 | 82.3 |
82.2
|
Coleman will bring a lunch-pail mentality to an NFL backfield – offering three-down potential despite athletic limitations. The tape shows... |
32 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 52 | 564 |
74.0
|
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Cardwell runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. Flashes... |
34 |
|
5-10
205lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 54 | 568 |
72.1
|
Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. Cooley has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. Does not possess... |
18 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 24 | 282 |
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... |
39 |
|
5-11
220lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 65 | 636 |
65.8
|
Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. Squares his shoulders and can knock... |
6 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.49
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.49 | 6 | 104 |
83.5
|
Between the tackles is where Haynes will earn his NFL money. The tape shows a decisive runner with natural vision and impressive contact... |
11 |
|
5-9
190lbs
4.48
|
RB |
|
190lbs | 5-9 | 4.48 | 9 | 158.5 |
82.1
|
Jamal Haynes is a runner whose explosive ability could create immediate impact at the next level, though his path to consistent production... |
16 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.48
|
RB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 30 | 316.5 |
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,... |
38 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.48
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 67 | 647.5 |
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... |
13 |
|
5-11
216lbs
4.47
|
RB |
|
216lbs | 5-11 | 4.47 | 20 | 255.5 |
81.5
|
The tale of two backs emerges when studying Joyner's film. Between the tackles, he hammers downhill with impressive burst and natural... |
5 |
|
6-0
210lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
210lbs | 6-0 | 4.46 | 7 | 109.8 |
83.6
|
Ott is a dynamic runner with home run potential every time he touches the ball, though that same aggressiveness occasionally leads to... |
27 |
|
5-11
200lbs
4.46
|
RB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.46 | 34 | 348 |
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... |