Christian McCaffrey has long been one of the best running backs in the league, and a recent article has him receiving the attention he deserves among an elite group of talents across the National Football League.

Not every early-round running back could pay off in 2026. See why De'Von Achance, Josh Jacobs, and others could disappoint fantasy managers.

Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.

Florida Gators star Jadan Baugh ranks among the best in ESPN's top running backs list for the 2026 college football season.

Hollywood Smothers forms one of the country’s best backfields, and he could define the Texas Longhorns’ season in 2026.

Jeremiyah Love became the first Notre Dame player to win the Doak Walker Award (nation's best running back) and he combined for an FBS-best 40 total touchdowns over the past two seasons. Love amassed 2,497 yards rushing and 35 touchdowns over the past two ...

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images In the year 2026 ...

Mark Fletcher Jr. returned to Miami after a stellar playoff performance. He leads a talented group of running backs, nearly all of whom were with UM last year.

The Knights added four key newcomers to the unit after the departures of starters Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon.

Previewing the Jaguars' upcoming minicamp practices, here is our one big question facing the running back position.