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2026 NFL Draft: Top RBs Headed to New Teams
10 Apr
Summary
- Jeremiyah Love is projected as the only running back in the 2026 first round.
- At least 18 running backs have been drafted in each of the last five NFL drafts.
- The 2026 class is not as deep as 2025 but offers Day 3 depth.
The upcoming 2026 NFL Draft is expected to feature a notable contingent of running backs, although the class is not anticipated to match the depth of 2025. Historically, at least 18 running backs have been selected in each of the last five drafts, with an average of 21 finding new NFL homes.
Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame stands out as the likely only running back to be chosen in the first round. While the exact timing of subsequent selections remains uncertain, teams will have numerous options for Day 3, including early-down specialists, pass-catching threats, and versatile playmakers.
Prospects like Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) and Jonah Coleman (Washington) are projected as second-round picks, heading to teams like the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks, respectively. Later rounds will see players such as Mike Washington Jr. (Arkansas) and Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) find potential landing spots with the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers, filling specific team needs.
