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2028 NFL Draft Prospects: Running Back

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The top 2028 Running Back prospects available for the 2028 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2029 prospect. ** – denotes 2030 prospect.

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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

2026 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

2027 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. Ole Miss image Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss
Height: 5-11. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss
  • ’26 – Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
  • ’25 – Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

7/13/26: Lacy was a tough runner for the Rebels in 2025. He showed dangerous quickness and shifty running ability while helping the Rebels make a run in the playoffs. Lacy averaged 5.1 yards per carry for 1,567 yards with 24 touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 177 yards. It was a breakout year for Lacy after totaling 104 yards on 23 carries with Missouri in 2024.



2. Florida image Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida
Height: 6-0. Weight: 228.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jadan Baugh, Florida
  • ’26 – Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
  • ’25 – Omarion Hampton, North Carolina


<> 7/13/26: In 2025, Baugh averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 1,170 yards with eight touchdowns. He has 33 receptions for 210 yards and two touchdowns. 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. Missouri image Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
Height: 5-9. Weight: 212.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2028): 2-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Ahmad Hardy, Missouri
  • ’26 – Mike Washington, Arkansas
  • ’25 – Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

6/16/26: In 2025, Hardy was a hard-nosed runner for the Tigers and had some amazing games, including his performances against Louisiana and Mississippi State. Hardy averaged 6.4 yards per carry for 1,649 yards with 16 touchdowns. He is a physical runner with quickness and shiftiness. With Louisiana-Monroe in 2024, Hardy ran for 1,351 yards, averaging 5.7 per carry with 13 touchdowns.



4. Louisville image Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville
Height: 5-9. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 2-4.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Isaac Brown, Louisville
  • ’26 – Jonah Coleman, Washington
  • ’25 – TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

6/16/26: In 2025, Brown averaged 8.8 yards per carry for 884 yards and seven touchdowns on only 101 carries. He had a solid 2024 season that also saw him catch 30 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown.



5. Georgia Tech image Justice Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech
Height: 5-9. Weight: 208.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2028): 2-4.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Justice Haynes, Georgia Tech
  • ’26 – Rahsul Faison, South Carolina
  • ’25 – Kaleb Johnson, Iowa

7/13/26: Haynes played really well in 2025 in Michigan, showing a hard-nosed running style with quickness, instincts, and versatility. Haynes was injured in late October and went out for the season. He transferred to Georgia Tech for the 2026 season. In 2025, Haynes averaged 7.1 yards per carry for 857 yards with 10 touchdowns. He has 13 catches for 50 yards. In 2024, Haynes was a rotational back at Alabama and averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 448 yards and seven touchdowns. He had 17 catches for 99 yards. Haynes transferred to Michigan after the season. Haynes is a smart player who has flashed the ability to be a good contributor as a blocker and receiver.



6. BYU image L.J. Martin, RB, BYU
Height: 6-2. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2028): 3-4.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – L.J. Martin, BYU
  • ’26 – Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
  • ’25 – Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State




7. Miami image Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami
Height: 6-2. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2028): 3-4.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Mark Fletcher Jr., Miami
  • ’26 – Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
  • ’25 – R.J. Harvey, Central Florida




8. Florida State image Quintrevion Wisner, RB, Florida State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Quintrevion Wisner, Florida State
  • ’26 – Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
  • ’25 – Dylan Sampson, Tennessee




9. Georgia image Nate Frazier, RB, Georgia
Height: 5-10. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Nate Frazier, Georgia
  • ’26 – Kaelon Black, Indiana
  • ’25 – Cam Skattebo, Arizona State




10. LSU image Caden Durham, RB, LSU
Height: 5-9. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Caden Durham, LSU
  • ’26 – Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M
  • ’25 – Woody Marks, USC




11. Missouri image Jamal Roberts, RB, Missouri
Height: 5-9. Weight: 212.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jamal Roberts, Missouri
  • ’26 – J’Mari Taylor, Virginia
  • ’25 – Damien Martinez, Miami




12. Utah image Wayshawn Parker, RB, Utah
Height: 5-11. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Wayshawn Parker, Utah
  • ’26 – Kaytron Allen, Penn State
  • ’25 – Donovan Edwards, Michigan




13. Wisconsin image Abu Sama III, RB, Wisconsin
Height: 5-11. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Abu Sama III, Wisconsin
  • ’26 – Darius Taylor, Minnesota
  • ’25 – D.J. Giddens, Kansas State




14. Georgia Tech image Malachi Hosley, RB, Georgia Tech
Height: 5-8. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Malachi Hosley, Georgia Tech
  • ’26 – Jam Miller, Alabama
  • ’25 – Trevor Etienne, Georgia




15. Oregon image Makhi Hughes, RB, Oregon
Height: 5-11. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Makhi Hughes, Oregon
  • ’26 – Seth McGowan, Kentucky
  • ’25 – Jarquez Hunter, Auburn




16. Penn State image Carson Hansen, RB, Penn State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Carson Hansen, Penn State
  • ’26 – Adam Randall, Clemson
  • ’25 – Rocket Sanders, South Carolina




17. Colorado image Richard Young, RB, Colorado
Height: 5-11. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2028): 7-FA.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Richard Young, Colorado
  • ’26 – Jamal Haynes, Georgia Tech
  • ’25 – Jordan James, Oregon




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

2026 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

2027 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



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