The 2025 NFL Draft saw a notable running back class with 25 players selected, the highest number since 2019. Analysts had predicted as many as 30. Six running backs were chosen in the first three rounds, likely to make substantial impacts. Mike Clay categorized these players into six tiers based on their projected roles, including every-down backs and developmental backups. Leading the class is Ashton Jeanty, the Raiders' sixth overall pick, praised for his impressive college stats, including a record 126 missed tackles and over 2,600 rushing yards in a season.
As NFL teams construct their depth charts for this season, I separated the 25 drafted RBs into six tiers based on projected rookie-season roles.
Jeanty is set up for featured back duties in the pros following a dominant tenure at Boise State, where he ran for 2,601 yards and 29 TDs.
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