2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Running Back



The top 2027 Running Back prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2028 prospect. ** – denotes 2029 prospect.

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2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

1. Notre Dame image Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-0. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

6/30/25: In 2024, Love had a breakout season for the Fighting Irish, producing a lot of clutch plays to help the Irish reach the National Championship. As a sophomore, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,125 yards with 17 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 237 yards. Love has a strong build and is a physical downhill runner.



2. Florida image Jadan Baugh*, RB, Florida
Height: 6-1. Weight: 227.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.


<> 6/30/25: Baugh flashed serious running ability for the Gators in 2024 as a freshman. While other backs got more carries, Baugh showed a dangerous burst and power to get yards after contact. Baugh averaged 5.1 yards per carry for 673 yards and seven touchdowns. He had four catches for 33 yards and a score. Baugh could explode if the Gators make him their feature back.



3. Texas image Quintrevion Wisner, RB, Texas
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.

6/30/25: In 2024, Wisner did some tough running for the Longhorns as they dealt with a lot of injuries on their offense. Wisner averaged 4.7 yards per carry for 1,064 yards with five touchdowns. He showed excellent receiving ability for a big back, with 44 catches for 311 yards and a touchdown. Wisner has upside and could be a riser in 2025.



4. Oregon image Makhi Hughes, RB, Oregon
Height: 5-11. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.

6/30/25: Hughes was one of the top backs in college football in 2024 and ended up transferring to the Ducks after the season. With Tulane, Hughes ran well for the Green Wave in 2024, averaging 5.3 yards per carry for 1,401 yards with 15 touchdowns. He had 19 catches for 176 yards and two scores. Hughes ran for 1,378 yards with seven scores and an average of 5.3 yards per carry in 2023. Hughes has a compact build with a burst to rip off yards in chunks.



5. Georgia image Nate Frazier*, RB, Georgia
Height: 5-10. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.

6/30/25: In 2024, Frazier flashed quickness and power as a runner for the Bulldogs. He averaged five yards per carry for 671 yards and eight touchdowns. He caught 12 passes for 85 yards. Frazier has the upside to be a special back.



6. Notre Dame image Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Height: 5-10. Weight: 203.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.




7. Louisville image Isaac Brown*, RB, Louisville
Height: 5-9. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.




8. LSU image Caden Durham*, RB, LSU
Height: 5-9. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.




9. Baylor image Bryson Washington*, RB, Baylor
Height: 6-0. Weight: 203.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.




10. BYU image Ahmad Hardy*, RB, BYU
Height: 5-10. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.




11. Nebraska image Darius Taylor, RB, Nebraska
Height: 6-0. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.




12. Alabama image Jam Miller, RB, Alabama
Height: 5-10. Weight: 201.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.




13. BYU image L.J. Martin, RB, BYU
Height: 6-2. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2027): 4-6.




14. Michigan image Justice Haynes, RB, Michigan
Height: 5-11. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2027): 4-6.




15. Nebraska image Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
Height: 5-11. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2027): 4-6.




16. Iowa State image Carson Hansen, RB, Iowa State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.




17. Alabama image Richard Young, RB, Alabama
Height: 5-11. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2027): 7-FA.




2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P