Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/02/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
2

RB
Makhi
Hughes

5-11 210lbs 4.44
RB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.44 3 47
86.2
14

RB
Jeremiah
Cobb

5-11 196lbs 4.42
RB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
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...
29

RB
Gavin
Sawchuk

5-11 200lbs 4.24
RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
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...
41

RB
Keyjuan
Brown

5-10 210lbs 4.62
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.62 62 608
62.9
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Brown brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills....
23

RB
Roydell
Williams

5-10 214lbs 4.62
RB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
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...
42

RB
Rodrigues
Clark

5-10 200lbs 4.58
RB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
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

RB
DeSean
Bishop

5-10 200lbs 4.55
RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
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...
26

RB
Branson
Robinson

5-10 220lbs 4.55
RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
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...
32

RB
Trey
Cooley

5-10 205lbs 4.50
RB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
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...
43

RB
Montravius
Lloyd

5-10 215lbs 4.46
RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
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...
34

RB
Evan
Pryor

5-10 198lbs 4.38
RB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
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...
33

RB
LJ
Johnson Jr.

5-10 211lbs 4.33
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
211lbs 5-10 4.33 54 550.5
72.0
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Johnson is taking the top off a defense He’s solid in blitz pickup, and he...

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.
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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.