2026 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings and Grades

The 2026 NFL draft cycle is gaining steam. The college playoffs roll on until a champion is crowned on January 19. After that, attention turns to the all-star game circuit in late January.

From there, the focus will shift to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, then to Pro Days and personal and/or private workouts.

Below are the latest RB rankings, grades, superlatives and potential NFL landing spots for the 2026 class.

1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (8.6)
2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (7.9)
3. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (7.7)
4. Kaytron Allen, Penn State (7.3)
5. Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas (7.2)
6. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (7.0)
7. LJ Martin, BYU (7.0)
8. Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (6.9)
9. Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.8)
10. Noah Whittington, Oregon (6.7)
11. Jam Miller, Alabama (6.6)
12. Justice Haynes, Michigan (6.6)
13. Adam Randall, Clemson (6.5)
14. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (6.3)
15. Roman Hemby, Indiana (6.2)
16. Kaelon Black, Indiana (5.9)

NFL teams with top potential RB need: Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals

Best Speed: Jeremiyah Love
Best Power: Mike Washington Jr.
Best Vision: Emmett Johnson
Best Hands: Desmond Reid
Best Third-Down Back: Jeremiyah Love

Bleacher Report Scouting Dept.'s latest Big Board has complete rankings for the entire draft class. You can also find more position-specific rankings here:

Quarterbacks

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Tackles

Interior Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Edge-Rushers

Linebackers

Cornerbacks

Safeties

Rankings will be updated at regular intervals throughout the 2026 NFL draft cycle.