Oct 22, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) during warmups prior to the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports — Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

2024 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings Before The College Football Season

Who are the 10 best running backs prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft? It's the early look at the top players to watch out for.

Author:
Pete Fiutak
Publish date:
Aug 1, 2023

News

College Football News

It's not a great time to be a running back in the NFL - no one wants to pay the stars - and it's hard to break through in the draft ... sort of. Bijan Robinson (8 to Atlanta) and Jahmyr Gibbs (12 to Detroit) went early, but Zach Charbonnet (2nd round to Seattle), was the only other back among the 18 drafted to be selected in the first two rounds in the 2023 draft.

There isn't a Bijan in this year's bunch, but there are a whole lot of future NFL producers.

Who are among the best and brightest quarterback prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft to watch out for this coming college football season? Here are ten of 2024's best pro running backs.

2024 NFL Draft Top 10 Prospect Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG | C
Edge | DT | LB | Safeties | CB | Top 32

2024 NFL Draft Top 10 Running Back Prospects

10. Frank Gore, Jr., Southern Miss

Sep 3, 2022; Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA; Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. (3) runs in their game against the Liberty Flames in the second half at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Liberty won in overtime, 29-27.

9. Kendall Milton, Georgia

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs with the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first quarter of the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium.

8. Trey Benson, Florida State

Florida State Seminoles running back Trey Benson (3) runs the ball down to the end zone at kickoff for the first touchdown of the night for the Seminoles. The Florida State Seminoles lead the Boston College Eagles at the half 31-0 Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

7. Will Shipley, Clemson

Oct 22, 2022; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers assistants and players celebrate as running back Will Shipley (1) runs 50 yards for a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.

6. Miyan Williams, Ohio State

Oct 1, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Miyan Williams (3) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium.

5. Donovan Edwards, Michigan

Dec 3, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs the ball for a 60-yard gain during the second half of the Big Ten Championship against the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium.

4. Blake Corum, Michigan

Sep 24, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) rushes in the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Stadium.

3. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

Oct 29, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) celebrates scoring a 41-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the NCAA Division I football game at Beaver Stadium

2. Braelon Allen, Wisconsin

Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) reacts against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second half of the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory

1. Raheim Sanders, Arkansas

Oct 29, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Raheim Sanders (5) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.