Sportsvival is early in our 2026 NFL Draft running back evaluations, and these rankings are preliminary. Expect movement after this week’s allstar events (e.g., the Senior Bowl), the NFL Scouting Combine, team interviews, medicals, and campus pro days, those checkpoints routinely reshape boards every cycle.
Top10 RBs - 2026 NFL Draft
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (6’0”, 210 lbs)
Dynamic homerun hitter with elite burst, change of direction, and natural receiving ability; widely viewed as the RB1 and a potential first rounder. He expands a playbook on day one with true three down versatility.
Projected round: Round 1
2. Jonah Coleman, Washington (5’9”, 229 lbs)
Short area power and balance through contact headline a compact, low centered runner who churns out yards after contact. Long speed isn’t top tier, but he checks boxes in vision, pass pro, and steady production.
Projected round: Round 2–3
3. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (5’11”, 210 lbs)
Smooth, well-rounded back who can run inside/outside and contribute as a receiver. Evaluators slot him firmly in the top three to five backs thanks to his scheme-friendly profile.
Projected round: Round 2–3
4. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (5’11”, 200 lbs)
Vision, patience, and lateral agility make him a consistent chain mover with sharp cuts. Consensus boards have pushed him into the
top group of 2026 RBs.
Projected round: Round 3
5. Kaytron Allen, Penn State (5’10”, 220 lbs)
Decisive, downhill finisher who converts speed to power and thrives in short yardage. Limited top end juice caps explosive plays, but he profiles as a tone setting early down back.
Projected round: Round 3–4
6. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (6’0”, 226 lbs)
Size/speed threat with legit breakaway ability and kickstarter traits for a run game. Despite a quieter 2025, analysts still see a high upside starter with useful receiving skills.
Projected round: Round 3-4
7. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (5’9”, 195 lbs)
Productive, scheme flexible back who consistently shows up in the RB6 RB10 band on consensus boards. Solid midclass profile with three down utility potential.
Projected round: Round 4
8. Roman Hemby, Indiana (6’0”, 208 lbs)
Solid all-around back who shows up across consensus top10 lists and offers receiving value. Projects as a rotational contributor with starter traits.
Projected round: Round 4–5
9. J’Mari Taylor, Virginia (5’9”, 204 lbs)
Compact, tough runner whose vision and production translate to the next level. Regularly appears in the back half of top10 RB rankings for this class.
Projected round: Round 5
10. Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M (5’11”, 215 lbs)
Between the tackles profile who generates yards after contact and fits gap/insidezone concepts. Viewed as a sturdy depth-to-starter candidate by consensus boards.
Projected round: Round 5
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