2026 NFL Draft rankings: How do RBs stack up behind Jeremiyah Love?

NFL teams seeking a lead running back early in the draft need only heed the words of the Beatles: "All You Need Is Love. " Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love is the cream of the crop among running back prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft . He was already the clear-cut No.

1 player at his position before the NFL combine, then his displays of freakish athleticism in Indianapolis made him a near-lock to be a top-five pick in the draft. The rest of the class of running back prospects thins out a bit, with no other player at the position a certain first-rounder. Love's collegiate teammate Jadarian Price is a contender to be RB2, as is Washington's Jonah Coleman .

Here's how the top running backs in the 2026 draft class rank on USA TODAY Sports draft expert Ayrton Ostly's big board : NFL NEWS, TAKES, FANTASY ADVICE: USA TODAY Sports has you covered with our NFL vodcast 2026 NFL Draft: Ranking top RB prospects 1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame Scouting report: The 2026 class features yet another clear-cut No. 1 running back.

Love is far and away the top player at the position with a skill set tailored to the modern NFL. He's a three-down running back with size (6-foot, 214 pounds) and breakaway speed to score at any moment. His receiving skills mean he's a true three-down back.