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: October 28, 2024)
1. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
RB | 5’9″ | 215 lbs | 3rd Year
Ashton Jeanty scouting report preview coming soon.
Ashton Jeanty 2023 Stats
12 games: 1347 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 6.1 yards per carry, 43 receptions, 569 receiving yards, 5 receiving touchdowns
2. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
RB | 6’1″ | 220 lbs | 3rd Year
Omarion Hampton scouting report preview coming soon.
Omarion Hampton 2023 Stats
13 games: 1504 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry, 29 receptions, 222 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown
3. Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
RB | 6’2″ | 225 lbs | 3rd Year
Ollie Gordon scouting report preview coming soon.
Ollie Gordon II 2023 Stats
14 games: 1732 rushing yards, 21 rushing touchdowns, 6.1 yards per carry, 39 receptions, 330 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown
4. Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
RB | 6’0″ | 220 lbs | 3rd Year
Quinshon Judkins scouting report preview coming soon.
Quinshon Judkins 2023 Stats
13 games: 1158 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 4.3 yards per carry, 22 receptions, 149 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns
5. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
RB | 5’10” | 215 lbs | 4th Year
TreVeyon Henderson scouting report preview coming soon.
TreVeyon Henderson 2023 Stats
10 games: 926 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry, 19 receptions, 229 receiving yards, 0 receiving touchdowns
Complete 2025 RB Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashton Jeanty | Boise State | 3rd | 5'9" | 215 |
| 2 | Omarion Hampton | North Carolina | 3rd | 6'1" | 220 |
| 3 | Ollie Gordon II | Oklahoma State | 3rd | 6'2" | 225 |
| 4 | Quinshon Judkins | Ohio State | 3rd | 6'0" | 220 |
| 5 | TreVeyon Henderson | Ohio State | 4th | 5'10" | 215 |
| 6 | Nicholas Singleton | Penn State | 3rd | 6'1" | 225 |
| 7 | Woody Marks | USC | 5th | 5'10" | 210 |
| 8 | Jarquez Hunter | Auburn | 4th | 5'10" | 210 |
| 9 | Le'Veon Moss | Texas A&M | 3rd | 6'0" | 215 |
| 10 | Tahj Brooks | Texas Tech | 5th | 5'10" | 230 |
| 11 | Kyle Monangai | Rutgers | 5th | 5'9" | 210 |
| 12 | Kaleb Johnson | Iowa | 3rd | 6'0" | 225 |
| 13 | Jonah Coleman | Washington | 3rd | 5'9" | 230 |
| 14 | Damien Martinez | Miami (FL) | 3rd | 6'0" | 230 |
| 15 | Trevor Etienne | Georgia | 3rd | 5'9" | 205 |
| 16 | Jaydn Ott | California | 3rd | 6'0" | 210 |
| 17 | RJ Harvey | UCF | 6th | 5'9" | 205 |
| 18 | DJ Giddens | Kansas State | 3rd | 6'1" | 215 |
| 19 | Donovan Edwards | Michigan | 4th | 6'1" | 205 |
| 20 | Raheim Sanders | South Carolina | 4th | 6'2" | 225 |
| 21 | Montrell Johnson | Florida | 4th | 5'11" | 215 |
| 22 | Cameron Skattebo | Arizona State | 5th | 5'10" | 225 |
| 23 | Devin Neal | Kansas | 4th | 5'11" | 215 |
| 24 | Roman Hemby | Maryland | 4th | 6'0" | 200 |
| 25 | Jordan James | Oregon | 3rd | 5'10" | 210 |
| 26 | Ja'Quinden Jackson | Arkansas | 5th | 6'2" | 230 |
| 27 | Kaytron Allen | Penn State | 3rd | 5'11" | 220 |
| 28 | Kalel Mullings | Michigan | 5th | 6'2" | 235 |
| 29 | Justice Ellison | Indiana | 5th | 5'10" | 210 |
| 30 | Chip Trayanum | Kentucky | 5th | 5'11" | 235 |
| 31 | Jaydon Blue | Texas | 3rd | 6'0" | 200 |
| 32 | Nate Noel | Missouri | 5th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 33 | Micah Bernard | Utah | 6th | 6'0" | 200 |
| 34 | Treshaun Ward | Boston College | 6th | 5'10" | 195 |
| 35 | Jordan Waters | NC State | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 36 | Roydell Williams | Florida State | 5th | 5'10" | 215 |
| 37 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Arizona | 6th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 38 | Marcus Carroll | Missouri | 5th | 5'10" | 210 |
| 39 | EJ Smith | Texas A&M | 5th | 6'0" | 210 |
| 40 | Terion Stewart | Bowling Green | 5th | 5'9" | 220 |
| 41 | Jalen Berger | UCLA | 5th | 6'1" | 215 |
| 42 | Jalen White | Georgia Southern | 5th | 6'0" | 215 |
| 43 | Ulysses Bentley IV | Ole Miss | 6th | 5'11" | 200 |
| 44 | Reggie Love III | Purdue | 5th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 45 | Noah Whittington | Oregon | 5th | 5'8" | 205 |
| 46 | Chez Mellusi | Wisconsin | 6th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 47 | Josh Williams | LSU | 6th | 5'9" | 205 |
| 48 | Mario Anderson | Memphis | 6th | 5'9" | 210 |
| 49 | Ty Son Lawton | Indiana | 7th | 5'10" | 215 |
| 50 | Braydon Bennett | Coastal Carolina | 5th | 6'2" | 215 |
| 51 | Brian Battie | Auburn | 5th | 5'8" | 165 |
| 52 | Marcus Major | Minnesota | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 53 | Jarett Hunter | Howard | 5th | 5'10" | 205 |
| 54 | Trey Sanders | TCU | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 55 | Anthony Watkins | Tulsa | 6th | 5'11" | 210 |
| 56 | Dominic Richardson | Baylor | 5th | 6'1" | 205 |
| 57 | Bronson Yoder | William & Mary | 6th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 58 | Jaylon Jackson | Iowa State | 5th | 5'6" | 170 |
| 59 | Pat Garwo III | Nevada | 6th | 5'9" | 210 |
| 60 | Marcus Yarns | Delaware | 5th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 61 | Nay'Quan Wright | South Florida | 6th | 5'9" | 205 |
| 62 | Malik Grant | Rhode Island | 6th | 5'9" | 200 |
| 63 | CJ Beasley | Georgia State | 5th | 5'10" | 215 |
| 64 | Jaylan Knighton | SMU | 5th | 5'10" | 185 |
| 65 | Johnny Richardson | UCF | 5th | 5'7" | 170 |
| 66 | Cam Porter | Northwestern | 5th | 5'10" | 220 |
| 67 | Jordan Houston | Marshall | 6th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 68 | Devin Matthews | Towson | 5th | 5'9" | 195 |
| 69 | Keshawn Wicks | Old Dominion | 6th | 6'1" | 195 |
| 70 | Kenan Christon | San Diego State | 6th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 71 | Tony Mathis Jr. | Houston | 6th | 5'11" | 210 |
| 72 | Zak Wallace | Arkansas State | 6th | 6'0" | 230 |
| 73 | Cameron Carroll | Florida | 7th | 6'0" | 225 |
| 74 | Kobe Johnson | Colorado State | 6th | 5'9" | 190 |
| 75 | Jermaine Corbett | Merrimack | 5th | 5'9" | 190 |
| 76 | Shen Butler-Lawson | Indiana State | 5th | 6'0" | 215 |
| 77 | Daniyel Ngata | Washington | 5th | 5'9" | 195 |
| 78 | Coleman Bennett | Rice | 5th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 79 | Lamagea McDowell | Prairie View A&M | 5th | 6'2" | 230 |
| 80 | Max Hurleman | Notre Dame | 5th | 6'0" | 200 |
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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 5th ranked running back and the 20th ranked running back.
