2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Running Back



The top 2026 Running Back prospects available for the 2026 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2027 prospect. ** – denotes 2028 prospect.

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2023 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

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 | FB | 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 (2025): 1-3.

2/4/25: 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. Texas image Quintrevion Wisner, RB, Texas
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 2-3.

2/4/25: 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.



3. Oregon image Makhi Hughes*, RB, Oregon
Height: 5-11. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 2-3.

2/4/25: 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.



4. Texas A&M image Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M
Height: 6-0. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2025): 3-4.

2/4/25: In 2024, Moss averaged 6.3 yards per carry for 765 yards with 10 touchdowns. He had 10 catches for 141 yards. Moss is a physical back with good vision and can pick up yards after contact. Moss was a rotational backup before taking over as the starter in 2024. He averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 484 yards and five touchdowns in 2023.



5. California image Jayden Ott, RB, California
Height: 6-0. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.

2/4/25: In 2024, Ott has averaged 3.3 yards per carry for 385 yards and four touchdowns. Ott has 24 catches for 222 yards and a touchdown. He has dealt with injuries this season and only has 57 carries. Ott ran well for the Golden Bears in 2023, averaging 5.3 yards per carry for 1,305 yards with 12 touchdowns. He also caught 26 passes for 196 yards with two scores. The previous season, he had 46 receptions for 321 yards with three scores to go along with 897 yards rushing (5.3 average) and eight scores. Ott is put together well and versatile. In the 2024 season opener, Ott ran for 49 yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns.



6. Washington image Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Height: 5-9. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




7. Alabama image Justice Haynes*, RB, Alabama
Height: 5-11. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




8. Alabama image Richard Young*, RB, Alabama
Height: 5-11. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




9. Georgia image Branson Robinson, RB, Georgia
Height: 5-10. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




2023 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

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 | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P