2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Running Back

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

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

Previous Seasons

’26 – Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
’25 – Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
’24 – Blake Corum, Michigan

<> 2/6/26: 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.

Kewan Lacy*, RB, Ole Miss
Height: 5-11. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
’25 – Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
’24 – Jonathon Brooks, Texas

2/6/26: 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.

Mark Fletcher Jr.*, RB, Miami
Height: 6-2. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
’25 – Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
’24 – Trey Benson, Florida State

2/6/26: Fletcher was a tough and strong runner for the Hurricanes during the 2025 season. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns. He had 17 catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Fletcher is a strong runner who is physical and picks up yards after contact.

Justice Haynes*, RB, Georgia Tech
Height: 5-11. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Jonah Coleman, Washington
’25 – TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
’24 – Ray Davis, Kentucky

2/6/26: 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.

Quintrevion Wisner, RB, Florida State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
’25 – Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
’24 – Marshawn Lloyd, USC

2/6/26: In 2025, Wisner averaged 4.6 yards per carry for 597 yards and three touchdowns with Texas. He had 22 receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown. After the 2025 season, he transferred to Florida State. 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.