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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 |
|
5-10
205lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
205lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 53 | 541 |
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... |
31 |
|
5-10
203lbs
4.30
|
RB |
|
203lbs | 5-10 | 4.30 | 50 | 529.5 |
72.2
|
Wheaton enters the draft as a speed merchant with untapped potential. His college tape shows flashes of brilliance but lacks the... |
30 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
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... |
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... |
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... |
27 |
|
6-0
208lbs
4.40
|
RB |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 48 | 518.5 |
75.0
|
Hemby grades out as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His speed and receiving ability make him an intriguing... |
26 |
|
5-10
220lbs
4.55
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-10 | 4.55 | 38 | 419 |
75.0
|
Robinson faces an uphill battle as he returns from his devastating patellar tendon injury. The severity of this injury cannot be... |
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... |
24 |
|
5-9
220lbs
4.60
|
RB |
|
220lbs | 5-9 | 4.60 | 52 | 534 |
77.0
|
A bowling ball with legs, Stewart brings a physical, downhill running style that punishes defenders and wears down front sevens. His... |
23 |
|
5-10
214lbs
4.62
|
RB |
|
214lbs | 5-10 | 4.62 | 51 | 530 |
77.0
|
The tape shows a decisive one-cut runner who thrives in gap schemes where he can get north-south quickly. Inside zone and power concepts... |
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... |
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... |