2026 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings | Top 5 RBs + Biggest Debate

Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon break down their Top 5 running back rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting the strengths, concerns, and projected roles for some of the most talked-about RB prospects in this year’s class.

Before diving into the rankings, Brad and Alex react to major NFL news, including Jaylen Waddle being traded to the Denver Broncos and Kyler Murray signing with the Minnesota Vikings, and discuss how those moves could impact both teams heading into the season.

The episode centers around a key theme: disagreement. Brad is higher on this running back class than Alex, and their rankings reflect it — including a major difference where Brad’s RB5 is Alex’s RB2.

The hosts analyze what matters most when evaluating running backs at the next level, including production vs traits, explosiveness vs consistency, and scheme fit vs three-down ability.

Brad makes the case for Jeremiyah Love as RB1, pointing to his elite speed, acceleration, and versatility as both a runner and receiver. The discussion also includes Mike Washington’s size-speed combination and physical running style, Nicholas Singleton’s high-end traits and inconsistent tape, Emmett Johnson’s potential as a Day 3 value pick, and Jadarian Price’s fit in a zone-blocking scheme.

If you're looking for 2026 NFL Draft running back rankings, player evaluations, and in-depth analysis of this year’s RB class, this episode provides a detailed breakdown of the top prospects and the biggest debates.

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