Complete 2025 NFL Draft RB Rankings:
You are currently viewing our running back rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft. This running back class is looking exceptionally deep, but the value of running backs has gone through a dramatic decline in recent years. How will that affect this year’s talent?
Our top running back prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented ball carriers in college football. Even though only about 20 will get selected in an average draft, dozens 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: March 9, 2025)
1. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
RB | 5’9″ | 215 lbs | 3rd Year
Ashton Jeanty is just about the perfect running back prospect.
He finished the season with the second most rushing yards ever, excelling both as a short distance back and as a long run threat. Jeanty has the speed, but his contact balance and elusiveness is truly next level. He shattered Pro Football Focus records for broken tackles in a season, as well as yardage after contact.
While he’s short, he has the strong compound frame to run through you for extra yardage, and next level acceleration that can’t be measured with NFL Combine metrics.
What’s fans might not know from the stats is that Jeanty is also an elite receiver and impressive pass blocker. He totaled 569 receiving yards in 2023, showcasing soft hands and decent route running.
Really the only worry for Jeanty is that he has a ton of college snaps, which correlates with a higher risk of injury.
Ashton Jeanty 2024 Stats
14 games: 2601 rushing yards, 29 rushing touchdowns, 7.0 yards per carry, 23 receptions, 138 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown
2. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
RB | 6’1″ | 220 lbs | 3rd Year
In an average running back class, Hampton would be the obvious #1 at his position.
The 6’1″ 220 pound running back runs with elite power, but also has plenty of speed to break long runs or beat the defense to the edge. He shows impressive vision and patience, and breaks tackles as well as anyone not named Ashton Jeanty. He finished 2nd in all of college football in yards after contact, and has the physical traits to translate that to the NFL.
Hampton is also versatile, showing reliable hands as a receiver and a willingness to pass block when needed. Whoever lands him will get an every down back with no major weaknesses.
Omarion Hampton 2024 Stats
12 games: 1660 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry, 38 receptions, 373 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns
3. Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
RB | 6’0″ | 225 lbs | 3rd Year
Kaleb Johnson was one of the biggest breakout stars in all of college football as a junior in 2024, upping his numbers from 463 yards and 3 touchdowns on 4.0 yards per carry, all the way to 1537 yards and 21 touchdowns on 6.4 yards per carry.
That breakout was no fluke. Johnson is a big back with a nose for the end zone, while also have great speed and fluidity in the open field. He changes speeds well and understands how to set up his blockers, while having the power to routinely fall forward.
When a hole is open, his acceleration is special for a 225 pound running back. Add in his improved ability as a receiver and you have a day 1 starter.
Kaleb Johnson 2023 Stats
12 games: 1537 rushing yards, 21 rushing touchdowns, 6.4 yards per carry, 22 receptions, 188 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns
4. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
RB | 5’11” | 200 lbs | 3rd Year
Dylan Sampson exploded this season for Tennessee, finishing near the top of the country in every category for a running back.
The 3rd year back isn’t as big as most of the other top prospects in the class, but he runs just as hard. He runs like he has springs in his feet, with effortless jump cuts and great vision that combine to help him weave through holes.
His burst and agility are certainly his top traits, but he also has a strong understanding of leverage and isn’t afraid to drop a linebacker with poor technique. His hands and blocking are decent, but he’ll want to improve his routes out of the backfield as he’ll likely start his career as a high end RB2.
Dylan Sampson 2024 Stats
13 games: 1491 rushing yards, 22 rushing touchdowns, 5.8 yards per carry, 20 receptions, 143 receiving yards
5. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
RB | 5’10” | 215 lbs | 3rd Year
TreVeyon Henderson looked like a future first round pick during his true freshman season for Ohio State. Injuries mounted as a sophomore in 2022, but he’s steadily built himself back into the mix of a likely top-75 pick.
The former 5 star recruit is an explosive athlete, a great leader, and an incredibly patient runner who has learned to take pride in the little things. He’s improved dramatically as a blocker the past couple years, and has a combination of quickness and vision that will help him break plenty of tackles.
He isn’t as good as the top 3 running backs when it comes to running through contact, and injuries will be a question mark if a team plans to have him as a work horse RB1.
TreVeyon Henderson 2024 Stats
16 games: 1016 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, 7.1 yards per carry, 20 receptions, 284 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown
Complete 2025 RB Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashton Jeanty | Boise State | 3rd | 5'9" | 211 |
| 2 | Omarion Hampton | North Carolina | 3rd | 6'0" | 221 |
| 3 | Kaleb Johnson | Iowa | 3rd | 6'1" | 224 |
| 4 | Dylan Sampson | Tennessee | 3rd | 5'8" | 200 |
| 5 | TreVeyon Henderson | Ohio State | 4th | 5'10" | 202 |
| 6 | Cam Skattebo | Arizona State | 5th | 5'10" | 219 |
| 7 | Quinshon Judkins | Ohio State | 3rd | 6'0" | 221 |
| 8 | DJ Giddens | Kansas State | 3rd | 6'0" | 212 |
| 9 | Devin Neal | Kansas | 4th | 5'11" | 213 |
| 10 | Tahj Brooks | Texas Tech | 5th | 5'9" | 214 |
| 11 | Ollie Gordon II | Oklahoma State | 3rd | 6'1" | 226 |
| 12 | Bhayshul Tuten | Virginia Tech | 4th | 5'9" | 206 |
| 13 | Jarquez Hunter | Auburn | 4th | 5'9" | 204 |
| 14 | RJ Harvey | UCF | 6th | 5'8" | 205 |
| 15 | Damien Martinez | Miami (FL) | 3rd | 6'0" | 217 |
| 16 | Woody Marks | USC | 5th | 5'10" | 207 |
| 17 | Jaydon Blue | Texas | 3rd | 5'9" | 196 |
| 18 | LeQuint Allen | Syracuse | 3rd | 6'0" | 204 |
| 19 | Raheim Sanders | South Carolina | 4th | 6'0" | 217 |
| 20 | Jordan James | Oregon | 3rd | 5'10" | 205 |
| 21 | Brashard Smith | SMU | 4th | 5'10" | 194 |
| 22 | Kalel Mullings | Michigan | 5th | 6'2" | 226 |
| 23 | Kyle Monangai | Rutgers | 5th | 5'8" | 211 |
| 24 | Trevor Etienne | Georgia | 3rd | 5'9" | 198 |
| 25 | Phil Mafah | Clemson | 4th | 6'1" | 234 |
| 26 | Donovan Edwards | Michigan | 4th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 27 | Montrell Johnson Jr. | Florida | 4th | 5'11" | 212 |
| 28 | Lan Larison | UC-Davis | 5th | 6'0" | 215 |
| 29 | Marcus Yarns | Delaware | 5th | 5'11" | 193 |
| 30 | Mario Anderson | Memphis | 6th | 5'8" | 206 |
| 31 | Ja'Quinden Jackson | Arkansas | 5th | 6'2" | 229 |
| 32 | ShunDerrick Powell | Central Arkansas | 4th | 5'7" | 175 |
| 33 | Micah Bernard | Utah | 6th | 5'10" | 206 |
| 34 | Nate Noel | Missouri | 5th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 35 | Justice Ellison | Indiana | 5th | 5'10" | 210 |
| 36 | Peny Boone | UCF | 5th | 6'0" | 231 |
| 37 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Arizona | 6th | 5'11" | 206 |
| 38 | Quinton Cooley | Liberty | 5th | 5'7" | 215 |
| 39 | Tre Stewart | Jacksonville State | 4th | 5'9" | 186 |
| 40 | Avery Morrow | Colorado State | 5th | 6'0" | 210 |
| 41 | Corey Kiner | Cincinnati | 4th | 5'9" | 209 |
| 42 | Braedon Sloan | Ball State | 4th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 43 | Jordan Waters | NC State | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 44 | Marcus Carroll | Missouri | 5th | 5'10" | 210 |
| 45 | Jada Byers | Virginia Union | 4th | 5'7" | 185 |
| 46 | Ty Son Lawton | Indiana | 7th | 5'10" | 215 |
| 47 | Jalen White | Georgia Southern | 5th | 6'0" | 215 |
| 48 | Henry Parrish Jr. | Ole Miss | 5th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 49 | Treshaun Ward | Boston College | 6th | 5'10" | 195 |
| 50 | Targhee Lambson | Southern Utah | 4th | 5'9" | 200 |
| 51 | Ulysses Bentley IV | Ole Miss | 6th | 5'10" | 201 |
| 52 | Rahjai Harris | East Carolina | 5th | 5'11" | 215 |
| 53 | Marcus Major | Minnesota | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 54 | Antario Brown | Northern Illinois | 4th | 5'10" | 220 |
| 55 | Chez Mellusi | Wisconsin | 6th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 56 | Reggie Love III | Purdue | 5th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 57 | Ahmani Marshall | Appalachian State | 5th | 6'2" | 225 |
| 58 | EJ Smith | Texas A&M | 5th | 6'0" | 210 |
| 59 | Josh Williams | LSU | 6th | 5'9" | 205 |
| 60 | Kay'ron Lynch-Adams | Michigan State | 6th | 5'10" | 215 |
| 61 | Lawrance Toafili | Florida State | 5th | 6'0" | 195 |
| 62 | Kayvon Britten | Tarleton State | 4th | 5'7" | 195 |
| 63 | Nate Carter | Michigan State | 5th | 5'10" | 200 |
| 64 | Amar Johnson | South Dakota State | 4th | 5'10" | 205 |
| 65 | Marion Lukes | Central Michigan | 4th | 5'9" | 210 |
| 66 | Quali Conley | Arizona | 5th | 5'10" | 210 |
| 67 | Jarett Hunter | Howard | 5th | 5'10" | 205 |
| 68 | Jacardia Wright | Missouri State | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 69 | Travis Theis | South Dakota | 6th | 5'11" | 215 |
| 70 | Anthony Tyus III | Ohio | 4th | 6'1" | 225 |
| 71 | Kye Robichaux | Boston College | 4th | 6'0" | 215 |
| 72 | Jalen Berger | UCLA | 5th | 6'1" | 215 |
| 73 | Logan Diggs | Ole Miss | 4th | 6'1" | 215 |
| 74 | Bronson Yoder | William & Mary | 6th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 75 | Marquez Cooper | San Diego State | 5th | 5'8" | 200 |
| 76 | John Emery | LSU | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 77 | Malik Grant | Rhode Island | 6th | 5'9" | 200 |
| 78 | Kelley Joiner | South Florida | 6th | 5'9" | 195 |
| 79 | Rahsul Faison | Utah State | 5th | 5'11" | 200 |
| 80 | Zak Wallace | Arkansas State | 6th | 6'0" | 230 |
| 81 | Aaron Young | Old Dominion | 6th | 5'10" | 200 |
| 82 | Nay'Quan Wright | South Florida | 6th | 5'9" | 205 |
| 83 | Jaquez Moore | Duke | 4th | 5'11" | 195 |
| 84 | Anthony Watkins | Tulsa | 6th | 5'11" | 210 |
| 85 | Dwayne McGee | Mercer | 5th | 5'8" | 180 |
| 86 | Cam Porter | Northwestern | 5th | 5'10" | 220 |
| 87 | Dominic Richardson | Baylor | 5th | 6'1" | 205 |
| 88 | Irv Mulligan | Jackson State | 6th | 5'10" | 205 |
| 89 | Bryson Irby | ETSU | 5th | 6'0" | 205 |
| 90 | Donovan Eaglin | Alabama A&M | 5th | 5'11" | 225 |
| 91 | Trey Sanders | TCU | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 92 | Jalen Mitchell | Tennessee Tech | 5th | 5'11" | 215 |
| 93 | Jaylan Knighton | SMU | 5th | 5'10" | 185 |
| 94 | Jordan Houston | Marshall | 6th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 95 | Kendel Givens | Ouachita Baptist | 5th | 5'9" | 215 |
| 96 | Ayo Adeyi | James Madison | 5th | 5'8" | 195 |
| 97 | E'lijah Gray | Southern Connecticut | 5th | 5'8" | 215 |
| 98 | Pat Garwo III | Nevada | 6th | 5'9" | 210 |
| 99 | Patrick Smith | UT-Martin | 4th | 5'9" | 195 |
| 100 | Khalan Griffin | Lamar | 5th | 5'10" | 205 |
| 101 | Shane Watts | Fort Hays State | 5th | 5'9" | 195 |
| 102 | Devin Matthews | Towson | 5th | 5'9" | 195 |
| 103 | Rodrigues Clark | Southern Miss | 6th | 5'10" | 200 |
| 104 | Jaylon Jackson | Iowa State | 5th | 5'6" | 170 |
| 105 | Walter Wilbon III | Florida Memorial | 4th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 106 | Tony Mathis Jr. | Houston | 6th | 5'11" | 210 |
| 107 | Keyon Mozee | Miami (OH) | 5th | 5'7" | 185 |
| 108 | Hope Adebayo | St. Thomas | 4th | 5'8" | 200 |
| 109 | Jaden Sutton | Delaware State | 6th | 6'1" | 220 |
| 110 | Hinckley Ropati | BYU | 6th | 5'9" | 220 |
| 111 | Jaylin Richardson | Concordia-St. Paul | 5th | 6'0" | 205 |
| 112 | Jacquez Stuart | Toledo | 6th | 5'9" | 175 |
| 113 | Isaiah Jacobs | UAB | 5th | 5'10" | 220 |
| 114 | Sam Hicks | Abilene Christian | 5th | 5'9" | 190 |
| 115 | Brandon Marshall | Fort Valley State | 6th | 5'8" | 190 |
| 116 | Johnny Richardson | UCF | 5th | 5'7" | 170 |
| 117 | Hunter Rice | VMI | 4th | 6'0" | 225 |
| 118 | Q Jones | Dartmouth | 4th | 5'11" | 195 |
| 119 | Howard Russell | Colorado-Pueblo | 4th | 6'1" | 200 |
| 120 | Velton Gardner | Texas | 6th | 5'9" | 190 |
| 121 | Cameren Smith | Western Illinois | 4th | 6'0" | 210 |
| 122 | CJ Beasley | Georgia State | 5th | 5'10" | 215 |
| 123 | Deion Hankins | Texas State | 6th | 6'0" | 230 |
| 124 | JuJu McDowell | South Carolina | 4th | 5'9" | 185 |
| 125 | Kadarius Calloway | California | 4th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 126 | Kaleb Monaco | Indiana (PA) | 4th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 127 | Rickey Spruill | Wagner | 4th | 5'10" | 205 |
| 128 | DeCarlos Brooks | Arizona State | 6th | 5'11" | 210 |
| 129 | Tyler Echeverry | Mount Union | 4th | 5'10" | 200 |
| 130 | Jermaine Corbett | Merrimack | 5th | 5'9" | 190 |
| 131 | Kenan Christon | San Diego State | 6th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 132 | Joey Giorgi | Columbia | 5th | 5'10" | 210 |
| 133 | Kee McCullough | William Jewell | 5th | 5'9" | 195 |
| 134 | Tyvon Edmonds Jr. | Robert Morris | 4th | 5'8" | 180 |
| 135 | Shen Butler-Lawson | Indiana State | 5th | 6'0" | 215 |
| 136 | Tyrell Robinson | Army | 5th | 5'9" | 190 |
| 137 | Sidiki Kone | American International | 4th | 6'0" | 195 |
| 138 | Ernest Ceasar III | Texas Wesleyan | 4th | 5'6" | 160 |
| 139 | Rontavious Farmer | St. Thomas (FL) | 4th | 5'10" | 185 |
| 140 | Lamagea McDowell | Prairie View A&M | 5th | 6'2" | 230 |
| 141 | Brandon Cade | Berry | 4th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 142 | Darius Neal | Georgetown (KY) | 4th | 6'0" | 205 |
| 143 | Jaren Mangham | Minnesota | 6th | 6'2" | 235 |
| 144 | Elijah Burris | Hampton | 4th | 5'10" | 205 |
| 145 | AJ Jackson | Lake Forest | 6th | 6'0" | 210 |
| 146 | Max Hurleman | Notre Dame | 5th | 6'0" | 200 |
| 147 | Mike Mansaray | Valparaiso | 5th | 5'9" | 200 |
| 148 | Marcus Williams | Mississippi College | 5th | 5'10" | 200 |
| 149 | David Afari | Northern Colorado | 5th | 5'10" | 200 |
| 150 | Keshawn Wicks | Florida A&M | 6th | 6'1" | 195 |
| 151 | Tristan Shannon | Marist | 5th | 5'8" | 190 |
| 152 | Cameron Carroll | Florida | 7th | 6'0" | 225 |
| 153 | Devyn Ford | Notre Dame | 6th | 5'11" | 200 |
| 154 | Miles Stewart | Army | 4th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 155 | Daniyel Ngata | Washington | 5th | 5'9" | 195 |
| 156 | Jadon Turner | Central Connecticut | 6th | 5'10" | 180 |
| 157 | Kobe Johnson | Colorado State | 6th | 5'9" | 190 |
| 158 | Evan Leake | Olivet Nazarene | 4th | 5'9" | 205 |
| 159 | Ike Brown | Lane | 5th | 5'9" | 215 |
| 160 | Zach Switzer | Presbyterian | 4th | 5'11" | 180 |
| 161 | Coleman Bennett | Rice | 5th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 162 | Ty'son Edwards | LSU | 5th | 5'11" | 210 |
| 163 | CJ Evans | Tennessee State | 5th | 5'8" | 180 |
| 164 | Amin Hassan | Navy | 4th | 5'7" | 170 |
| 165 | Darnell Deas | Bethune-Cookman | 5th | 5'10" | 190 |
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Traits That Make a RB Prospect Great
Running backs are relatively easy to scout, as nearly everything they do can be seen on a standard TV broadcast. Contact balance, quickness, and vision are among some of the most important factors of scouting the top running back prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Contact Balance
Nothing is more important for a running back prospect than contact balance. The ability to maintain a low center of gravity and stay on your feet when hit. It is somewhat teachable, but if they don’t run with good contact balance by the time they’re entering the NFL draft, it might be tough to add to their game.
Quickness
Quickness is more important than straight line speed for a running back. The ability to move side to side in a flash, scoot through a small opening, and juke out defenders is what will turn a 3 yard gain into a 6 yard gain, and that’s ultimately what running backs need to do.
Vision
Many running back draft prospects struggle with their vision and patience. If your offensive line doesn’t open a hole, it’s rarely a good idea to just ram into the back of the line. Having field vision to recognize cut back lanes and know when to hit the line of scrimmage is a game changer.
Ball Security
If a running back struggles with fumbles, it’s a one way path to the bench. Ball security is a problem that has plagued the career of many running back draft prospects, and being a natural mover with the ball in your hands is important to consider.
Overall Opinion of the 2025 RB Class
The 2025 running backs are potentially the best position group in the entire draft. Ashton Jeanty is a superstar leading the way, but the depth is what will make this class really special. There’s very little that separates the 3rd ranked running back and the 13th ranked running back.
The rapid ascension of players like Kaleb Johnson, Dylan Sampson, and Cam Skattebo helps the class immensely, and a surprisingly large number of underclassmen decided to declare for the draft.
Following an NFL season where free agent running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry proved invaluable to their new teams, there could be a renewed value in the running back position. And this draft class allows you to get a potential high level starter anywhere in the draft.
