2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Running Back

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

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2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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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: 4.49.
Projected Round (2026): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
  • ’24 – Blake Corum, Michigan
  • ’23 – Bijan Robinson, Texas

7/28/25: 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.


Rushing Passing Stats

Season Team Rushes Yds Avg TD Lng Rec Red Yds Rec TD
2023 ND 71 385 5.4 1 36 71 385.00 1.00
2024 ND 163 1125 6.9 17 98 163 1125.00 17.00

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Rushes Yds Avg TD Lng Receptions Receiving Yds Rec Avg Receiving TD Rec Lng
1/20/2025 OSU 8 34-23 4 3 .8 0 2 2 5.00 2.5 0.00 7.00
1/9/2025 PSU 6 27-24 11 46 4.2 1 9 1 6.00 6 0.00 6.00
1/2/2025 UGA 2 23-10 6 19 3.2 0 5 1 2.00 2 0.00 2.00
12/20/2024 IU 10 27-17 8 108 13.5 1 98 2 18.00 9 0.00 10.00
11/30/2024 USC 49-35 13 99 7.6 1 19 3 38.00 12.7 0.00 20.00
11/23/2024 ARMY 19 49-14 7 130 18.6 2 68 1 6.00 6 1.00 6.00
11/16/2024 UVA 35-14 16 137 8.6 2 76 1 2.00 2 0.00 2.00
11/9/2024 FSU 52-3 9 19 2.1 1 5 1 13.00 13 0.00 13.00
10/26/2024 NAVY 24 51-14 12 102 8.5 2 64 1 -2.00 -2 0.00 0.00
10/19/2024 GT 31-13 14 36 2.6 1 10 3 57.00 19 0.00 25.00
10/12/2024 STAN 49-7 6 53 8.8 1 39 1 25.00 25 0.00 25.00
9/28/2024 LOU 15 31-24 11 34 3.1 1 9 5 27.00 5.4 1.00 32.00
9/21/2024 M-OH 28-3 11 60 5.5 1 15 1 9.00 9 0.00 9.00
9/14/2024 PUR 66-7 10 109 10.9 1 48 2 18.00 9 0.00 14.00
9/7/2024 NIU 16-14 11 79 7.2 1 34 2 10.00 5 0.00 8.00
8/31/2024 TA&M 20 23-13 14 91 6.5 1 29 1 3.00 3 0.00 3.00
Stats from ESPN 7/28/2025


2. Penn State image Nicholas Singleton*, RB, Penn State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 224.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2026): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
  • ’24 – Jonathon Brooks, Texas
  • ’23 – Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama

7/28/25: In 2024, Singleton ran well for the Nittany Lions, averaging 6.4 yards per carry for 1,099 yards with 12 touchdowns. He was also a nice contributor as a receiver out of the backfield with 41 catches for 375 yards with five touchdowns. Singleton flashed in 2023 and 2022 while splitting carries.



3. Texas image Quintrevion Wisner, RB, Texas
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2026): 2-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
  • ’24 – Trey Benson, Florida State
  • ’23 – Kendre Miller, TCU

7/28/25: 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.


Rushing Passing Stats

Season Team Rushes Yds Avg TD Lng Rec Red Yds Rec TD
2023 TEX 12 73 6.1 1 21 12 73.00 1.00
2024 TEX 226 1064 4.7 5 43 226 1064.00 5.00

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Rushes Yds Avg TD Lng Receptions Receiving Yds Rec Avg Receiving TD Rec Lng
1/10/2025 OSU 8 28-14 17 46 2.7 0 13 6 42.00 7 0.00 14.00
1/1/2025 ASU 4 39-31 2OT 18 45 2.5 0 7 4 40.00 10 0.00 24.00
12/21/2024 CLEM 12 38-24 15 110 7.3 2 22 2 0.00 0.00 6.00
12/7/2024 UGA 5 22-19 OT 19 51 2.7 0 15 3 15.00 5 0.00 11.00
11/30/2024 TA&M 20 17-7 33 186 5.6 0 22 2 21.00 10.5 0.00 24.00
11/23/2024 UK 31-14 26 158 6.1 1 17 2 -9.00 -4.5 0.00 0.00
11/16/2024 ARK 20-10 17 59 3.5 0 11 3 23.00 7.7 0.00 30.00
11/9/2024 FLA 49-17 4 0 0 6 3 59.00 19.7 1.00 50.00
10/26/2024 VAN 25 27-24 17 79 4.6 0 20 5 39.00 7.8 0.00 18.00
10/19/2024 UGA 5 30-15 15 52 3.5 0 10 5 11.00 2.2 0.00 6.00
10/12/2024 OU 18 34-3 13 118 9.1 1 43 4 12.00 3 0.00 6.00
9/28/2024 MSST 35-13 13 88 6.8 0 38 1 12.00 12 0.00 12.00
9/14/2024 UTSA 56-7 6 20 3.3 0 8 1 9.00 9 0.00 9.00
9/7/2024 MICH 10 31-12 8 30 3.8 0 9 2 19.00 9.5 0.00 18.00
8/31/2024 CSU 52-0 5 22 4.4 1 9 1 18.00 18 0.00 18.00
Stats from ESPN 7/28/2025


4. Oregon image Makhi Hughes*, RB, Oregon
Height: 5-11. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2026): 2-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
  • ’24 – Ray Davis, Kentucky
  • ’23 – Zach Charbonnet, UCLA

7/28/25: 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.


Rushing Passing Stats

Season Team Rushes Yds Avg TD Lng Rec Red Yds Rec TD
2023 TULN 258 1378 5.3 7 58 258 1378.00 7.00
2024 TULN 265 1401 5.3 15 51 265 1401.00 15.00

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Rushes Yds Avg TD Lng Receptions Receiving Yds Rec Avg Receiving TD Rec Lng
12/20/2024 FLA 33-8 8 29 3.6 0 6 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
12/6/2024 ARMY 24 35-14 14 66 4.7 0 12 3 22.00 7.3 0.00 10.00
11/28/2024 MEM 34-24 9 15 1.7 0 4 2 26.00 13 0.00 22.00
11/16/2024 NAVY 35-0 22 82 3.7 2 14 1 3.00 3 0.00 3.00
11/9/2024 TEM 52-6 19 153 8.1 2 45 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
10/31/2024 CLT 34-3 27 117 4.3 2 17 2 15.00 7.5 0.00 10.00
10/26/2024 UNT 45-37 30 195 6.5 1 41 1 8.00 8 0.00 8.00
10/19/2024 RICE 24-10 27 140 5.2 1 18 1 29.00 29 1.00 29.00
10/5/2024 UAB 71-20 15 119 7.9 2 51 1 15.00 15 0.00 15.00
9/28/2024 USF 45-10 17 61 3.6 2 16 1 8.00 8 0.00 8.00
9/21/2024 UL 41-33 23 166 7.2 1 36 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
9/14/2024 OU 15 34-19 19 71 3.7 0 17 2 13.00 6.5 1.00 8.00
9/7/2024 KSU 17 34-27 21 128 6.1 1 39 5 37.00 7.4 0.00 26.00
8/29/2024 SELA 52-0 14 59 4.2 1 12 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
Stats from ESPN 7/28/2025


5. Texas A&M image Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M
Height: 6-0. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2026): 3-4.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
  • ’24 – Marshawn Lloyd, USC
  • ’23 – Devon Achane, Texas A&M

7/28/25: 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.



6. Notre Dame image Jadarian Price*, RB, Notre Dame
Height: 5-10. Weight: 203.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
  • ’24 – Jaylen Wright, Tennessee
  • ’23 – Zach Evans, Ole Miss


<> 7/28/25: Price would be a starter at most schools, but at Notre Dame, he is stuck behind Jeremiyah Love. Price is a tough runner with good instincts. In 2024, Price averaged 6.2 yards per carry for 746 yards with seven touchdowns. Price is an early-round talent as well.


Rushing Passing Stats

Season Team Rushes Yds Avg TD Lng Rec Red Yds Rec TD
2023 ND 47 272 5.8 3 54 47 272.00 3.00
2024 ND 120 746 6.2 7 70 120 746.00 7.00

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Rushes Yds Avg TD Lng Receptions Receiving Yds Rec Avg Receiving TD Rec Lng
1/20/2025 OSU 8 34-23 3 13 4.3 0 9 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
1/9/2025 PSU 6 27-24 7 13 1.9 0 12 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
1/2/2025 UGA 2 23-10 10 37 3.7 0 8 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
12/20/2024 IU 10 27-17 11 32 2.9 0 20 1 8.00 8 0.00 8.00
11/30/2024 USC 49-35 12 111 9.3 1 36 1 -1.00 -1 0.00 0.00
11/23/2024 ARMY 19 49-14 10 53 5.3 2 14 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
11/16/2024 UVA 35-14 6 44 7.3 0 20 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
11/9/2024 FSU 52-3 7 95 13.6 1 65 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
10/26/2024 NAVY 24 51-14 5 19 3.8 0 7 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
10/19/2024 GT 31-13 8 69 8.6 0 23 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
10/12/2024 STAN 49-7 12 49 4.1 1 16 1 4.00 4 0.00 4.00
9/28/2024 LOU 15 31-24 3 18 6 0 16 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
9/21/2024 M-OH 28-3 6 39 6.5 0 14 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
9/14/2024 PUR 66-7 8 86 10.8 1 70 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
9/7/2024 NIU 16-14 4 24 6 0 15 1 -1.00 -1 0.00 0.00
8/31/2024 TA&M 20 23-13 8 44 5.5 1 47 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
Stats from ESPN 7/28/2025


7. California image Jayden Ott, RB, California
Height: 6-0. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – R.J. Harvey, Central Florida
  • ’24 – Braelon Allen, Wisconsin
  • ’23 – DeWayne McBride, UAB

7/28/25: 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 is versatile. In the 2024 season opener, Ott ran for 49 yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns.



8. Washington image Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Height: 5-9. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
  • ’24 – Audric Estime, Notre Dame
  • ’23 – Kenny McIntosh, Georgia

7/28/25: In 2024, Coleman averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 1,053 yards with 10 touchdowns. He had 23 catches for 177 yards. Coleman ran well for the Arizona Wildcats in 2021, averaging 6.8 yards per carry for 871 yards with five touchdowns. He also caught 25 passes for 283 yards with a touchdown. Coleman has a short, strong build with some quickness.



9. Wake Forest image Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
Height: 5-9. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
  • ’24 – Bucky Irving, Oregon
  • ’23 – Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kentucky

7/28/25: In 2024, Claiborne ran well for Wake Forest, averaging 4.6 yards per carry for 1,049 yards with 11 touchdowns. He also caught 23 passes for 254 yards with two touchdowns. Claiborne lacks size for the NFL, but is a gritty and shifty runner.



10. Minnesota image Darius Taylor*, RB, Minnesota
Height: 6-0. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Woody Marks, USC
  • ’24 – Dillon Johnson, Washington
  • ’23 – Chase Brown, Illinois

7/28/25: Taylor has a solid build and was a tough runner for the Gophers in 2024. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry for 986 yards with 10 touchdowns. He was also impressive as a receiver with 54 catches for 350 yards and two scores. Taylor is a prospect with upside to watch for the NFL.



11. Alabama image Jam Miller*, RB, Alabama
Height: 5-10. Weight: 201.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Damien Martinez, Miami
  • ’24 – Will Shipley, Clemson
  • ’23 – Tyjae Spears, Tulane

7/28/25: Miller averaged 4.6 yards per carry for 668 and seven touchdowns. He had 16 receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown. Miller was part of a strong platoon with Justice Haynes. In 2023, Miller averaged 4.9 yards per carry for 201 yards and a touchdown. He caught four passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.



12. Georgia image Josh McCray, RB, Georgia
Height: 6-1. Weight: 235.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Donovan Edwards, Michigan
  • ’24 – Isaac Guerendo, Louisville
  • ’23 – Sean Tucker, Syracuse

7/28/25: In 2024, McCray flashed some ability while playing for Illinois. With the Fighting Illini, McCray averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 609 yards with 10 touchdowns. It will be interesting to see if McCray can become the featured runner for the Bulldogs



13. Georgia Tech image Jamal Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech
Height: 5-9. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – D.J. Giddens, Kansas State
  • ’24 – Jawhar Jordan, Louisville
  • ’23 – Eric Gray, Oklahoma

7/28/25: In 2024, Haynes was a solid runner for the Yellow Jackets, averaging 5.6 yards per carry for 944 yards with nine touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 166 yards and three scores. Haynes could stand to add some weight for the NFL.



14. BYU image L.J. Martin*, RB, BYU
Height: 6-2. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Trevor Etienne, Georgia
  • ’24 – Dylan Laube, New Hampshire
  • ’23 – Roschon Johnson, Texas

7/28/25: Martin is a big power back for the Cougars and runs hard. In 2024, he averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 718 yards and seven touchdowns. He had 10 catches for 98 yards and two scores. It will be interesting to see if Martin gets featured more in 2025.



15. Michigan image Justice Haynes*, RB, Michigan
Height: 5-11. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Jarquez Hunter, Auburn
  • ’24 – Kendall Milton, Georgia
  • ’23 – Tank Bigsby, Auburn

7/28/25: 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.



16. Nebraska image Emmett Johnson*, RB, Nebraska
Height: 5-11. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Rocket Sanders, South Carolina
  • ’24 – Daijun Edwards, Georgia
  • ’23 – Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State

7/28/25: In 2024, Johnson averaged 5.1 yards per carry for 598 yards and a touchdown. He had 39 receptions for 286 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson flashed some toughness and running ability. It would help him to gain some strength for the next level.



17. Iowa State image Carson Hansen*, RB, Iowa State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2026): 5-7.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Jordan James, Oregon
  • ’24 – Jase McClellan, Alabama
  • ’23 – Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State

7/28/25: In 2024, Hansen averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 752 yards and 13 touchdowns. He had 13 catches for 88 yards and two scores. Hanson is a big power back, and he could rise now that he has a year of experience.



18. Alabama image Richard Young*, RB, Alabama
Height: 5-11. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2026): 7-FA.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Devin Neal, Kansas
  • ’24 – Rasheen Ali, Marshall
  • ’23 – Evan Hull, Northwestern

7/28/25: Young is big, strong, and has some quickness but needs to earn more snaps to climb. He was behind a few other backs last year and averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 146 yards and two touchdowns.



19. Georgia image Cash Jones, RB, Georgia
Height: 5-9. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2026): 7-FA.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Tajh Brooks, Texas Tech
  • ’24 – Tyrone Tracy, Purdue
  • ’23 – Tiyon Evans, Louisville

7/28/25: Jones showed enough talent as a backup to make it onto NFL team’s preseason watch list. However, Jones is going to need to earn carries and produce a lot more to get drafted into the NFL.



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