NFL Draft running back rankings: Best fits for Ashton Jeanty, Cam Skattebo and more RBs in 2025
There are many promising prospects at running back in the 2025 NFL Draft class. There also are several NFL teams that need to upgrade their backfield options in the offseason.
From Boise State’s surefire first-rounder Ashton Jeanty to Arizona State’s intriguing, versatile cog Cam Skattebo, here’s projecting the potential landing spots for the top seven RBs in 2025.
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Jeanty is a dynamic, well-rounded feature back. The Raiders might entertain thoughts of taking him ahead of a quarterback, and the Broncos will be ready to pounce to clean up their backfield. The Cowboys, however, have a major void for a three-down workhorse and remain locked into this first-round fit.
Omarion Hampton, North CarolinaEarliest: No. 20 overall (Broncos) | Latest: No. 33 (Browns) | Best: No. 24 (Vikings)
Hampton also has a chance to go in the first round and hold up for three downs with his power, quickness, and hands. Denver needs such a back, but will there be some trepidation given Javonte Williams didn’t pan out from Tar Heels? Maybe, maybe not. The Browns also need to consider him, but not at No. 2 overall. The Vikings, however, can get the best out of him playing off their terrific passing game.
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Kaleb Johnson, IowaEarliest: No. 33 (Browns) | Latest: No. 55 (Chargers) | Best: No. 52 (Steelers)
Johnson is a gifted, natural power runner and is developing quickly as a receiver, making him a sleeper feature option. The Browns and Chargers could use such a player, but he is lining up to be the ideal replacement for free agent Najee Harris in Pittsburgh.
TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio StateEarliest: No. 61 (Commanders) | Latest: No. 68 (Raiders) | Best: No. 63 (Chiefs)
Henderson is a productive runner, but he might carry more upside as a receiving threat in the NFL. He would work well for Kliff Kingsbury in Washington and his former offensive coordinator in Columbus, Chip Kelly, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs, however, need his versatility to boost Patrick Mahomes, and they’re helped by also having the No. 66 pick.
Quinshon Judkins, Ohio StateEarliest: No. 37 (Raiders) | Latest: No. 68 Raiders) | Best: No. 73 (Raiders)
The slot machine is coming up all Silver and Black here with Judkins reuniting with Kelly and also giving Pete Carroll his type of pounding power back.
Dylan Sampson, TennesseeEarliest: No. 66 (Chiefs | Latest: No. 116 (Colts) | Best: No. 86 (Chargers)
Sampson has some explosive qualities to handle any role on any team, giving him a ton of landing spots. The Chiefs will have him on the radar, too, as well as the Colts to upgrade the change of pace behind Jonathan Taylor. But the Chargers could use his ability to do everything well for Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman.
Cam Skattebo, Arizona StateEarliest: No. 76 (Cowboys) | Latest: No. 99 (49ers) | Best: No. 81 (Bengals)
The Cowboys also could try to wait on their back and pass on Jeanty to add this high-energy Swiss Army knife. The 49ers could look at him as a do-everything backup to Christian McCaffrey and successor for aging Kyle Juszczyk, who turns 34 just days before the draft. The Bengals, however, are a sneaky strong spot to support Chase Brown for Joe Burrow.
