2022 NFL Draft – Fullback Rankings

Complete NFL Draft Rankings – FB:

You are currently viewing the best fullbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Our top fullback prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented lead blockers in college football. Even though only a couple at most will get selected in the draft, several more are signed as free agents, and many receive a training camp invite. Find out who is worthy of a draft pick, and who is likely nothing more than a training camp body. Find draft stars, QB sleepers, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued.

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(Last Updated: April 26, 2022)

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Connor Heyward is a surprisingly good athlete with great body control and hands, and is one of the most versatile football players in the draft. Having played in 49 games with key snaps played at running back, fullback, tight end, and on special teams, Heyward has the toughness and versatility coveted by NFL teams who keep a fullback. Having played 5 positions in high school, he’s always shown a willingness to do whatever it takes to help his team win. At 6’0" 230 pounds he’s nothing special in terms of his size, but has shown good recognition and point of contact in the blocking game, along with a few wow plays throughout his career.

2021 Stats

12 games: 326 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 7 rushing yards (H-Back / Tight End)

Zander Horvath is a big and versatile running back who many are scouting at fullback due to a lack of open field agility. Still, his agility and overall athleticism are decent by fullback standards. At 6’3" 230 pounds, Horvath has plenty of size to make the move and has already shown a number of skills including running, catching, blocking, and special teams roles. Horvath was used as a receiver way more than expected for a big running back, and has done a good job of making contested catches throughout his career. While he doesn’t have significant experience at fullback, his physical profile and overall skillset should allow him to pickup the position quickly.

2021 Stats

8 games: 108 receiving yards, 320 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 3.5 yards per carry (Running Back)

Ratkovich was on my radar last season following four excellent seasons at Western Illinois, and opted to transfer up to the FBS to play for Northern Illinois this past season. At 6’1" 225+ pounds, Ratkovich was used all over the field for the Huskies, lining up at running back, h-back, tight end, and even split out wide. He has a firm understanding of how to use his body in the blocking and receiving games, and is an experienced ball carrier with over 200 career carries. Ratkovich has a strong frame and understanding of how to play the FB position, making him one of the few NFL-ready players in the class. The biggest problem: He suffered a serious injury in a workout leading up to the draft, and won’t be available for his rookie year.

2021 Stats

14 games: 124 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 461 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, 4.4 yards per carry (H-Back / Running Back)

Oklahoma is one of the few schools who has consistently made use of the h-back, and this year it’s Jeremiah Hall’s turn to shine. Hall found playing time throughout his career, as the 6’2" 250 pounder has enough size to be reliable at the tight end spot. Used primarily as a pass catcher, Hall totaled 757 yards through the air as well as 12 receiving touchdowns. Hall has soft hands and good route running by fullback standards, while also doing a great job of keeping pads low and opening holes for the run game. With good overall athleticism, productive experience, good coaching and positional versatility, Hall looks like the most likely fullback to be drafted this year.

2021 Stats

13 games: 334 receiving yards, 4 receiving touchdowns, 25 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 4.2 yards per carry (H-Back / Tight End)

Garrett Owens is a big-bodied running back whose best chance at making a roster is to embrace an h-back role. The 6’3" 230 pound back had a dominant career which started at D-II Mercyhurst. Through his 6 seasons he totalled a ridiculous 3784 rushing yards and 41 rushing touchdowns, along with nearly 1000 yards receiving. He had no issues adjusting to FCS competition, and might be able to do the same in the NFL after clocking a 4.67 40, 35.5" vert, and 121" broad jump at his pro day. Owens would need work as a lead blocker, but he has solid hands out of the backfield, a very strong frame, and plenty of athleticism. He’s also experienced in special teams, which will help him make a roster.

2021 Stats

10 games: 239 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 630 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 4.9 yards per carry (Running Back)

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There’s no denying that fullback doesn’t hold the same level of importance that it used to, but teams who still use one tend to love their fullback. This group is pretty talented and versatile, with at least 4 guys who have a legitimate chance of making an NFL roster. Jeremiah Hall, Connor Heyward, Zander Horvath, and Clint Ratkovich are all versatile and athletic players with plenty of upside. I’ve really started to come around on the class, with a number of guys really crushing their pro day workouts. There could be some surprises here from NFL teams in undrafted free agency.