How many running backs have been drafted? Full list as RB position makes resurgence at 2025 NFL Draft

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Running backs enjoyed a revival in 2024, led by Saquon Barkley's historic season leading the Eagles to a championship. That trend continued in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The first two nights of the draft saw an uptick in running backs compared to recent years, with two coming off the board in the first round and several more hearing their names called on night two.

AFC teams went all in on running backs early in the draft, as the first six off the board were all selected by teams in the same conference, with the Browns, Patriots, Broncos, and Steelers all filling a need on Friday.

Here's a complete look at the running backs selected at the draft in Green Bay.

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How many running backs have been drafted?

25 running backs were selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, including six in the first three rounds. 

Ashton Jeanty, Raiders

The Raiders made Jeanty the highest-drafted running back since Saquon Barkley in 2018, selecting him No. 6 overall in the first round.

Jeanty was the Heisman Trophy runner-up after a monster season at Boise State, rushing for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns on 7.0 yards per carry. Jeanty rushed for more than 120 yards in each game in 2024, leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoff and threatening the FBS single-season rushing record.

Las Vegas didn't have a clear No. 1 running back on its roster before Thursday, so Jeanty is set for a heavy workload as a rookie and beyond.

Omarion Hampton, Chargers

Hampton rocketed up draft boards throughout the spring, and he became the second running back selected in the first round when the Chargers snagged him at No. 22 overall.

While many expected Hampton to land in Denver after back-to-back 1,500-yard rushing seasons at North Carolina, the talented back is set to join Najee Harris in the Chargers' backfield and get the chance to be Jim Harbaugh's long-term solution at the running back position. 

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Round 2

Quinshon Judkins, Browns

The Browns had a major need at running back with Nick Chubb a free agent, and they went with Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins at No. 36 overall over his Buckeyes teammate TreVeyon Henderson.

Judkins broke through at Ole Miss in 2022 but transferred to Ohio State after a disappointing 2023. He was efficient in a timeshare with Henderson, rushing for 1,066 yards and 14 touchdowns on 5.5 yards per carry. With Jerome Ford his stiffest competition in Cleveland, Judkins could quickly emerge as the Browns' featured back.

TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots

The Patriots signed Rhamondre Stevenson to an extension last June, but they added some competition by selecting Henderson with the No. 38 overall pick. 

A longtime menace out of Ohio State's backfield, Henderson rushed for 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns on 7.2 yards per carry during the Buckeyes' championship season. He doesn't have a clear path to the lead role in New England, but the Patriots clearly plan on finding an early role for Henderson after using such an early pick on him.

RJ Harvey, Broncos

Many were surprised when the Broncos passed on Hampton in the first round, but UCF's RJ Harvey, the No. 60 pick, has the potential to play a Bucky Irving-type role right away in Denver.

Harvey enjoyed a monster senior season on the ground, rushing for 1,577 yards and 22 touchdowns on 6.8 yards per carry, and he's also shown an ability to impact the game as a pass-catcher. While his size can be questioned at just 5-8, Harvey has a path to a large role out of the Broncos' backfield. 

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Round 3

Kaleb Johnson, Steelers

The Steelers selected Iowa's Kaleb Johnson with the No. 83 pick on Friday night, keeping the Hawkeyes star in black and yellow. 

Johnson rushed for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns on 6.4 yards per carry in 2024, emerging as a Day 2 prospect in an Iowa offense that relied heavily on the run. The Steelers have Jaylen Warren in their backfield mix, but Johnson can step up and replace Najee Harris with the hope he can emerge as Pittsburgh's long-term lead back.

Round 4

Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars

The Jaguars took Virginia Tech's Bhayshul Tuten with the second pick of the fourth round, No. 104 overall.

Tuten is one of the fastest running backs in the draft, as he ran a 4.32 in the 40-yard dash. In two years playing for Virginia Tech, Tuten had 2,022 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns. Tuten will slot in next to Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby in Jacksonville.

Cam Skattebo, Giants

Skattebo was one of the most popular players in this year's draft, and he landed in New York with pick No. 105 overall.

The running back broke out with Arizona State last year, leading the Big 12 with 1,711 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns. He particularly excelled in the postseason, as he dominated the Big 12 Championship game along with the CFP Quarterfinals vs. Texas. Now, he joins the Giants backfield alongside sophomore Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary.

Trevor Etienne, Panthers

Etienne, the brother of the Jaguars' Travis Etienne, lands with the Panthers at pick No. 114.

In three collegiate seasons, Etienne played for both Florida and Georgia, and was a key part to the Bulldogs' offense in 2024. He finished his college career with 2,081 rushing yards, and will join Chuba Hubbard, Jonathan Brooks and Rico Dowdle in Carolina's backfield.

Woody Marks, Texans

The Texans selected Woody Marks out of USC with pick No. 116 overall, continuing the run on running backs in the fourth round.

Marks was a five-year player in college, spending his first for seasons at Mississippi State before transferring to USC. He had a career-high 1,133 rushing yards in 2024, and will now backup Joe Mixon in Houston.

Jarquez Hunter, Rams

Hunter went with pick No. 117 to the Rams, marking the third of  the last four picks that a running back was selected.

A four-year player from Auburn, Hunter played in 49 total games and totaled 3,371 rushing yards in that span. He will compete alongside Kyren Williams and Blake Corum for touches in Los Angeles.

Dylan Sampson, Browns

The Browns double dip on running backs, taking Dylan Sampson at No. 126 overall out of Tennessee.

Sampson led Tennessees backfield in 2024, totaling 258 attempts, 1,491 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns, all of which led the SEC. He, along with Quinshon Judkins, forms a new duo in the Browns backfield.

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Rounds 5-7

  • Jordan James, 49ers (No. 147, Oregon)
  • Jaydon Blue, Cowboys (No. 149, Texas)
  • DJ Giddens, Colts (No. 151, Kansas State)
  • Ollie Gordon II, Dolphins (No. 179, Oklahoma State)
  • Devin Neal, Saints (No, 184, Kansas)
  • Kalel Mullings, Titans (No. 188, Michigan)
  • Tahj Brooks, Bengals (No. 193, Texas Tech)
  • Damien Martinez, Seahawks (No. 223, Miami)
  • Brashard Smith, Chiefs (No. 228, SMU)
  • Kyle Monangai, Bears (No. 233, Rutgers)
  • LeQuint Allen, Jaguars (No. 236, Syracuse)
  • Phil Mafah, Cowboys (No. 239, Arizona)
  • Jacorey Croskey-Merritt, Commanders (No. 245, Arizona)

Dan Treacy

Dan Treacy is a content producer for Sporting News, joining in 2022 after graduating from Boston University. He founded @allsportsnews on Instagram in 2012 and has written for Lineups and Yardbarker.