Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) reacts after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
These are the 10 best RB prospects in the 2025 NFL draft:
1. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 16: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Boise State Broncos warms up before their game against the San Jose State Spartans at CEFCU Stadium on November 16, 2024 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
The best running back in college football last season who just knows how to break tackles and play through contact.
2. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (RB09) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Prototypical size and speed for the position in the 21st century.
3. Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (RB16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
What he lacks in elite top-end speed, he makes up for with vision and churning out yards after contact.
4. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (RB26) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Elite runner in zone schemes that could produce immediately on a team that utilizes them.
5. Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State – Powerful runner who ran faster than anyone expected at the combine.
6. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: TreVeyon Henderson #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
His acceleration, speed, and hands can make him an instant producer in a 3rd-down role or package player.
7. Devin Neal, Kansas
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas running back Devin Neal (RB25) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The best pass-catching back in this class.
8. Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten (RB30) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The fastest back at the combine
9. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
MANHATTAN, KS – NOVEMBER 16: Running back Cam Skattebo #4 of the Arizona State Sun Devils jogs off the field in the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
Does not possess elite measurables but was the 2nd best running back in all of college football last year thanks to elite intangible skills.
10. RJ Harvey, UCF
Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team running back RJ Harvey of UCF (22) runs after a catch during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Complete 3-down back with the acceleration and speed to be a home-run hitter in the NFL but lacks prototypical size.
