Running Backs
1) Jeremiyah Love | 6'0 | 206 | RB | Notre Dame
Love is a smooth, upright runner with the burst to exploit creases and the receiving ability to stay on the field in all situations. He thrives in space and fits well in outside-zone or spread concepts. While he has good acceleration, he’s not a pure power runner and can be inconsistent finishing through contact. His vision continues to improve, especially on inside concepts. He projects as a modern, versatile back who can contribute early in a committee.
2) Jadarian Price | 5'10 | 203 | RB | Notre Dame
Price is a balanced, well-rounded back with good vision and the patience to let blocks develop. He’s reliable in the passing game, both as a receiver and in protection. While he doesn’t possess elite long speed, he accelerates well through the hole and finishes runs with toughness. His contact balance is solid, though not exceptional. He projects as a dependable committee back who can handle multiple roles.
3) Emmett Johnson | 5'11 | 200 | RB | Nebraska
Johnson is a compact, decisive runner with good vision and the burst to exploit creases quickly. He finishes runs with toughness and shows enough wiggle to make defenders miss in tight spaces. While he lacks elite long speed, he consistently generates positive yardage and rarely loses ground. His receiving ability is solid, though not yet a major strength. He projects as a reliable committee back who can handle early‑down work.
4) Jonah Coleman | 5'9 | 225 | RB | Washington
Coleman is a compact, powerful runner with excellent contact balance and the ability to churn out tough yards between the tackles. His low center of gravity makes him difficult to bring down on first contact, and he consistently finishes runs falling forward. While he’s not a home‑run hitter in terms of long speed, he accelerates quickly and hits creases with decisiveness. His receiving ability is solid, though he’s more of a check‑down option than a true route threat. He projects as a reliable early‑down back who can thrive in a committee.
7) Kaytron Allen | 5'11 | 229 | RB | Penn State
Allen is a powerful, downhill runner with excellent vision and patience, thriving in gap and inside‑zone concepts. He became Penn State’s all‑time leading rusher, surpassing long‑standing program records. His 2025 season included 1,303 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, showcasing his consistency and physicality. Scouts praise his balance through contact and ability to finish runs, though he is more functional than dynamic as a receiver. His Senior Bowl performance reinforced his status as one of the top backs in the 2026 class.
8) Demond Claiborne | 5'10 | 192 | RB | Wake Forest
Claiborne is a shifty, decisive runner who thrives in Wake Forest’s slow‑mesh system, showing excellent patience and burst. His acceleration through the second level allows him to create chunk plays even without elite top‑end speed. He has improved as a receiver, becoming a more complete third‑down option. Claiborne’s vision and footwork consistently draw praise from coaches and analysts. He profiles as a change‑of‑pace back with upside in zone‑based schemes.
9) Nic Singleton | 6'0 | 226 | RB | Penn State
Singleton is a powerful, explosive runner with home‑run speed and the ability to break tackles at all levels of the field. His freshman season showcased elite burst and long‑speed, and he continued to refine his vision and patience in subsequent years. He’s a capable receiver who can be flexed into space, adding versatility to his profile. Singleton projects as a feature back with three‑down potential and big‑play ability, if he can clean up his vision.
10) Mike Washington | 6'2 | 228 | RB | Arkansas
Washington is a big, physical back with downhill power and the ability to finish runs through contact. His frame and strength make him a natural fit for gap and inside‑zone concepts. While not overly elusive, he shows good vision and patience behind his blocks. Arkansas coaches praise his toughness and consistency in short‑yardage situations. Washington projects as a power back with early-down and goal‑line utility.
11) Noah Whittington | 5'8 | 200 | RB | Oregon
Whittington is a compact, explosive runner who brings excellent burst and acceleration to Oregon’s offense. His ability to hit creases quickly makes him dangerous in both zone and gap schemes. Despite his size, he runs with surprising toughness and balance through contact. He’s also a capable receiver, giving him third‑down versatility. Whittington projects as a change‑of‑pace back with big‑play potential.
12) Chip Trayanum | 5'11 | 227 | RB | Toledo
Trayanum is a powerful, downhill runner who previously played at Arizona State and Ohio State before emerging as a featured back at Toledo. His frame and strength allow him to break tackles consistently and finish runs with authority. He shows improved vision and patience, particularly in inside‑zone concepts. Coaches praise his maturity, leadership, and physical presence in the locker room. Trayanum projects as a physical early‑down back with short‑yardage value.
13) Roman Hemby | 6'0 | 208 | RB | Indiana
Hemby is a versatile back with strong receiving skills and the ability to create chunk plays in space. His acceleration and lateral agility make him effective on outside‑zone and perimeter concepts. He’s a willing pass protector and shows good awareness in blitz pickup. Indiana coaches praise his maturity and all‑around reliability. Hemby projects as a potential modern three‑down back with strong third‑down value.
14) Adam Randall | 6'2 | 230 | RB | Clemson
Randall is a big, physical back with impressive straight‑line speed for his size. Originally recruited as a wide receiver, he carries that background into his open‑field vision and ability to catch the ball naturally. His power and contact balance allow him to finish runs consistently, though he’s still refining his patience behind the line. Clemson coaches praise his toughness and willingness to embrace a position change. Randall projects as a versatile power back with third‑down receiving upside.
15) Le'Veon Moss | 6'0 | 215 | RB | Texas A&M
16) Jam Miller | 5'10 | 221 | RB | Alabama
17) J'Mari Taylor | 5'9 | 204 | RB | Virginia
18) Robert Henry | 5'9 | 204 | RB | UTSA
19) Kaelon Black | 5'10 | 208 | RB | Indiana
999) Waymond Jordan | 5'11 | 210 | RB | USC
999) Justice Haynes | 5'11 | 210 | RB | Michigan
999) LJ Martin | 6'2 | 220 | RB | BYU
999) Hollwood Smothers | 5'11 | 195 | RB | Alabama
999) Quintrevion Wisner | 6'0 | 200 | RB | Florida State
999) Raleek Brown | 5'9 | 195 | RB | Texas