Ranking the top 10 running backs in the 2026 NFL Draft By Ryan Dunleavy Published April 6, 2026, 10:15 a.m. ET Jeremiyah Love (4) of Notre Dame runs for a touchdown against USC on Oct. 18, 2025. Getty Images The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 running backs in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:
Do-it-all three-down back who could be the draft’s best player. Explodes through the hole or quickly gets to the edge. More than a checkdown receiver as seen in wheel routes. Eight 20-plus-yard gains last season. Sticks his nose in a blitzer’s chest.
Only 295 touches in three seasons behind Love, so plenty of tread left on the tires. Sets up blocks with patience — or too much dancing? Displayed contact balance to force missed tackles. Three kickoff return touchdowns. Not a receiving option.
Ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash that is tied for fastest over the past 20 NFL combines for players weighing at least 220 pounds, per ESPN. Averaged 6.4 yards per carry last season. Physical runner who contributes to the passing game.
