Complete 2024 NFL Draft FB Rankings:
You are currently viewing our complete fullback rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft. Fullbacks rarely get much attention, but their versatility makes them some of the favorite players in any NFL locker room.
Our top fullback prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented players in college football. Even though only 1-2 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 24, 2024)
1. Jaheim Bell, Florida State
TE/FB | 6’2″ | 241 lbs | 4th Year
Jaheim Bell played all over the field for South Carolina, acting as a constant x-factor who could create mismatches. After joining Florida State, he’s continued to create mismatches and has proven to be more than just a gadget player. With elite speed for a fullback/tight end hybrid, a powerful build, and quickness with the ball, Bell has the uncoachable traits to make him the highest ceiling fullback in the class.
He hasn’t consistently shown a nasty streak as a lead blocker, but is a great receiver out of the backfield and has been decent as a pass protector.
Jaheim Bell 2023 Stats
13 games: 503 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 12.9 yards per catch, 2 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 0.5 yards per carry
2. Trent Pennix, NC State
FB/TE | 6’3″ | 230 lbs | 6th Year
After starting his career as a power-first running back, Pennix has become a fullback / tight end hybrid to close his career and has still seen a fair number of snaps. He has nice size to be a versatile blocker at 6’3″ 230 pounds, with fairly soft hands and the ability to make some things happen after the catch. His running back background helps him with ball security and patience, and he actually has a nice second gear if he makes it to the second level as a runner.
Pennix dealt with injuries for most of the 2022 season, but he was fairly healthy throughout 2023 and shows impressive versatility as a receiver and special teams player.
Trent Pennix 2023 Stats
12 games: 190 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 12.7 yards per catch, 67 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 33.5 yards per carry
3. Derryk Snell, Montana State
FB/TE | 6’2″ | 240 lbs | 6th Year
Derryk Snell had his 2023 season cut short due to injury, but before that he was putting together a fun season. Snell spent time lined up as a true fullback, an inline tight end, a slot receiver, on the special teams coverage unit, and even the kick and punt returner.
Snell shows better athleticism than you’d expect from an FCS fullback with the ball in his hands, and has good hands as a receiver. He’s able to play with a mean streak and is a willing blocker, and he has good size for a fullback at 6’2″ 240. He hasn’t been extensively used as a runner, but Snell absolutely has enough skill and versatility to work his way onto an NFL roster.
Derryk Snell 2023 Stats
6 games: 159 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 13.3 yards per catch, 3 rushing yards, 0 rushing touchdown, 3.0 yards per carry
4. Marshel Martin, Sacramento State
TE/WR/FB | 6’2″ | 210 lbs | 6th Year
Marshel Martin is another guy who doesn’t really have a position, but could stand to bulk up a bit and be a hybrid tight end / h-back. Martin has lined up outside as a receiver, on the line as a tight end, and even in the backfield. He was the top receiving threat for a dangerous Sacramento State team at the FCS level, and has good flexibility and overall athleticism.
His ability to attack the ball at the point of the catch and win contested catch opportunities will help him get a shot at the next level, but he’ll likely need to put weight on his frame and stay inside.
Marshel Martin 2023 Stats
12 games: 295 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 8.4 yards per catch, 85 rushing yards, 0 rushing touchdowns, 7.1 yards per carry
5. Ja’Den McKenzie, Rhode Island
RB/FB | 6’2″ | 230 lbs | 6th Year
Ja’Den McKenzie is an experienced big-body running back with an ideal frame to convert to fullback at the next level. After spending his first 5 years at West Chester (D2), McKenzie transfered to play his final season for Rhode Island in the FCS. Despite the uptick in competition to one of the best conferences in the FCS, McKenzie didn’t see any drop in production. He averaged an impressive 6.6 yards per carry with good pad level and a decent first cut.
McKenzie doesn’t have much experience as a run blocker since he played RB, but he was an excellent pass blocker and should be able to translate that to being a lead blocker. If he can prove he can excel on special teams, McKenzie will have a chance to stick on a roster.
Ja’Den McKenzie 2023 Stats
11 games: 51 receiving yards, 0 receiving touchdowns, 17.0 yards per catch, 855 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdown, 6.6 yards per carry
Complete 2024 FB Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT | 40 TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaheim Bell | Florida State | 4th | 6'2" | 241 | 4.61 |
| 2 | Trent Pennix | NC State | 6th | 6'1" | 234 | 4.59 |
| 3 | Marshel Martin | Sacramento State | 6th | 6'2" | 222 | 4.51 |
| 4 | Derryk Snell | Montana State | 6th | 6'1" | 231 | 4.83 |
| 5 | Ja'Den McKenzie | Rhode Island | 6th | 6'0" | 236 | 4.68 |
| 6 | Colson Yankoff | UCLA | 6th | 6'3" | 233 | 4.61 |
| 7 | Dominic Roberto | Furman | 5th | 5'11" | 235 | 4.84 |
| 8 | Andrew Van Buren | Portland State | 6th | 6'1" | 248 | 4.79 |
| 9 | Harold Joiner III | Michigan State | 6th | 6'3" | 219 | 4.62 |
| 10 | RJ Starkey | Samford | 5th | 6'0" | 214 | 4.45 |
| 11 | Chaese Jackson | Robert Morris | 6th | 6'1" | 235 | 4.77 |
| 12 | Earnest Crownover | Texas A&M | 5th | 6'0" | 237 | 4.83 |
| 13 | Justice Dingle II | Kentucky | 6th | 6'1" | 261 | 4.83 |
| 14 | Curtis Raymond III | TCU | 6th | 6'4" | 220 | 4.63 |
| 15 | Jahmyl Jeter | Texas State | 6th | 6'0" | 235 | |
| 16 | Demetrius Battle | UAB | 6th | 6'0" | 245 | 4.79 |
| 17 | Gino Campiotti | Massachusetts | 6th | 6'1" | 223 | 4.86 |
| 18 | Trae Thompson | Missouri State | 5th | 6'1" | 255 | |
| 19 | Braden Cassity | Oklahoma State | 6th | 6'2" | 239 | 5.08 |
| 20 | Nazar Bombata | Arizona | 6th | 6'0" | 202 | 4.74 |
| 21 | Solo Vaipulu | Hawaii | 6th | 6'2" | 280 | |
| 22 | Jakobe Thomas | Mississippi Valley | 4th | 6'1" | 240 | |
| 23 | Preston Daniels | Kennesaw State | 5th | 5'11" | 260 | |
| 24 | Anthony Soles | Queen's | 4th | 6'1" | 224 | 5.19 |
| 25 | Jakobi Buchanan | Army | 5th | 6'0" | 250 | |
| 26 | Hunter Brozio | North Dakota State | 5th | 6'1" | 235 | |
| 27 | Jake Benio | Youngstown State | 6th | 6'3" | 255 | |
| 28 | Tyson Riley | Army | 4th | 6'2" | 255 | |
| 29 | Henry Teeter | Texas Tech | 6th | 6'4" | 250 | |
| 30 | Mike Morgan | South Dakota State | 6th | 6'3" | 240 | |
| 31 | Owen Burk | Air Force | 4th | 5'11" | 220 | |
| 32 | Masen Wake | BYU | 5th | 6'1" | 260 | |
| 33 | Joshua Brown | Charleston | 6th | 6'3" | 220 | |
| 34 | Jadd Dolegala | Central Connecticut | 6th | 6'2" | 240 | |
| 35 | Marco Lee Jr. | South Alabama | 6th | 6'0" | 235 | |
| 36 | Pat Conroy | Merrimack | 5th | 6'3" | 240 | |
| 37 | Luke Hamilton | West Virginia | 6th | 6'0" | 240 | |
| 38 | Nathan Gaskamp | Lamar | 6th | 6'1" | 240 | |
| 39 | Julian Lopez | UTEP | 5th | 6'1" | 245 | |
| 40 | Jakob Cummings | North Alabama | 6th | 6'0" | 220 | |
| 41 | Jack Whyte | Western Illinois | 6th | 6'3" | 237 | 5.12 |
| 42 | Alex Santiago | Campbell | 5th | 6'0" | 225 | |
| 43 | Eli Stewart | Drake | 4th | 6'2" | 235 | |
| 44 | Liam McComas | Northern Iowa | 5th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 45 | Jet Harris | Air Force | 4th | 6'1" | 225 | |
| 46 | Aaron Sotelo | Houston Christian | 5th | 6'1" | 225 | |
| 47 | Gage Vander Leest | Drake | 5th | 6'0" | 215 | |
| 48 | Christopher John | Windsor | 5th | 5'10" | 225 | |
| 49 | Tyler Green | Dartmouth | 4th | 5'10" | 210 | |
| 50 | Zach Fryar | UTEP | 5th | 6'1" | 240 | |
| 51 | Jawan Martin | ETSU | 6th | 5'9" | 240 | |
| 52 | Kaiden Hammond | Central Washington | 6th | 6'2" | 220 | |
| 53 | Charles Rogers | San Jose State | 5th | 6'1" | 220 | |
| 54 | Phil Pasmeg | Sacred Heart | 5th | 6'2" | 230 | |
| 55 | Jacob Van Landingham | Northern State | 6th | 5'11" | 220 | |
| 56 | Dylan Wheeler | Bemidji State | 6th | 6'3" | 245 | |
| 57 | Brett Bostad | San Diego | 6th | 6'0" | 245 | |
| 58 | Cole Cavallo | Southern Miss | 6th | 6'2" | 235 | |
| 59 | Adrian Lambert | East Stroudsburg | 6th | 5'10" | 225 | |
| 60 | Grissim Anderson | Duke | 4th | 6'2" | 225 | |
| 61 | Khalil Crawford | Navy | 4th | 6'1" | 220 | |
| 62 | Tyler Zirpoli | Winona State | 6th | 5'11" | 230 | |
| 63 | Michael Jarosz | Eastern Illinois | 6th | 6'1" | 235 |
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Traits That Make a FB Prospect Great
Fullback can be hard to scout because so many of them convert from running back, tight end, or even linebacker. They aren’t heavily used, but can play a pivotal role on select teams. Run blocking, football IQ, and special teams experience are among the most important factors of scouting the top fullback prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Versatility
It might be a stretch to call “versatility” a trait, but fullback draft prospects need to have it if they’re going to make a roster in the modern NFL. If they’ve shown the ability to line up all over the field (backfield, inline, slot, special teams, etc.), they likely have the work ethic and mental traits to serve a versatile role at the next level.
Run Blocking
Run blocking is probably still the biggest role of an NFL fullback. Experience as a lead blocker is preferred, but staying low and maintaining a strong base as an inline blocker is also a benefit.
Contact Balance
Contact balance will help every time a fullback touches the ball, but it will also help to maintain proper positioning as a blocker. When the fullback touches the ball, you need to be able to deflect would-be tacklers. Staying low and running hard with the ball in your hands is necessary.
Hands
Fullbacks are getting less work as runners, but more work as receivers. Having soft hands, good ball security, and the natural ability to attack the ball at the catch point will help them take advantage of their opportunities and find a way onto the field.
Overall Opinion of the 2024 FB Class
Fullback is going out of fashion in college and the NFL, and the effect is very apparent in this year’s class. Almost all of the top fullback draft prospects are converted from other positions. Undersized tight ends rule the class, even though they aren’t really natural fullbacks. Pro days will be vital to get official measurements and see who all is embracing a fullback position change.
