BEST PASS BLOCKING RUNNING BACKS 2021 NFL Draft

2021 BEST PASS BLOCKING RUNNING BACKS

Within the layered intricacies of football, running backs stand as unsung heroes in pass protection, contributing not just in advancing the ball, but in shielding quarterbacks from the oncoming defensive tempest. Backs like Darren Sproles (Kansas State) and Giovani Bernard (North Carolina) have historically demonstrated that stellar blocking is not just the domain of linemen but can be artfully executed by alert and technique-savvy running backs.

Explore the data beneath, which brings to light the contemporary college running backs marking their territory as formidable pass protectors. Navigate through key metrics, such as pass-blocking efficiency, pressures allowed, and blocks in blitz situations, to understand which athletes are providing that crucial buffer for their quarterbacks to shine in the passing game.

2021 Running Backs ranked by PASS BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team RUSHING BREAK TACKLES RECEIVING PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Kenneth
Gainwell

RB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
75 80 75 74 53
71.0
2

Javonte
Williams

RB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
93 94 77 74 68
76.0
3

Rhamondre
Stevenson

RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
73 73 73 73 73
75.0
4

KeShawn
Williams

RB
Arkansas-Pine Bluff   Mascot
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Mascot
66 65 69 73 60
52.0
5

Chuba
Hubbard

RB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
76 65 57 71 62
73.0
6

Joshua
Fields

RB
Utah Tech   Mascot
Utah Tech Mascot
53 44 50 71 53
53.0
7

Jake
Funk

RB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
74 58 57 71 53
58.0
8

Larry
Rountree III...

RB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
69 49 52 70 61
65.0
9

Tory
Carter

FB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
59 30 68 70 55
60.0
10

Jermar
Jefferson

RB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
72 67 55 68 50
70.0
11

Gerrid
Doaks

RB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
60 49 50 66 48
61.0
12

Michael
Carter

RB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
88 90 82 65 63
80.0
13

Da'Leon
Ward

RB
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
62 34 51 65 51
52.0
14

Javian
Hawkins

RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
82 80 56 65 64
72.0
15

Billy
McCrary

RB
Abilene Christian   Mascot
Abilene Christian Mascot
67 90 59 65 53
54.0
16

Justin
Henderson

RB
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
59 55 48 63 49
60.0
17

Justin
Covington

RB
Villanova   Mascot
Villanova Mascot
72 64 42 62 56
53.0
18

Trey
Ragas

RB
Louisiana   Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
71 76 56 60 51
53.0
19

Trey
Sermon

RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
81 76 57 60 62
60.0
20

Garrett
Groshek

RB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
57 46 61 60 52
56.0