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2026 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings Every running back prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class ranked by fantasy ceiling and floor. Find the next workhorse back for your dynasty team before the April 23 draft.
# Player Position Proj. Rd ↑ Ceiling Floor Outlook
1 RB Rd 1 92 75 RB1 of class. Three-down workhorse with receiving chops. 2 RB Rd 1 92 75 Home-run hitter, shared backfield with Allen. 3 RB Rd 2 85 65 Power back, between-tackles runner. 4 RB Rd 2 85 65 Patient runner, breakout 2025 season. 5 RB Rd 3 85 65 Tulane transfer to Oregon, productive. 6 RB Rd 3 85 65 Power runner, oregon state transfer. 7 RB Rd 3 75 50 Workhorse upside, injury history. 8 RB Rd 3 85 65 Explosive home-run hitter, declared early. 9 RB Rd 4 75 50 Receiving back skill set. 10 RB Rd 4 75 50 Returned from injury, between-tackles. 11 RB Rd 4 75 50 Cal transfer, explosive when healthy. 12 RB Rd 4 85 65 ULM transfer, breakout 2025. 13 RB Rd 4 75 50 Three-down skill set, durability watch. 14 RB Rd 5 75 50 Productive workhorse Big 12 back. 15 RB Rd 5 65 35 Receiving back / return specialist. 16 RB Rd 5 65 35 Speed back, change of pace. 17 RB Rd 5 75 50 Receiving upside, returned for senior year. 18 RB Rd 5 65 35 Receiving back depth. 19 RB Rd 6 65 35 Power back, late-round value. 20 RB Rd 6 65 35 Productive Big Ten back, lacks elite traits. 21 RB Rd 6 65 35 Group of Five workhorse production.