What we learned about the 2026 NFL Draft running back class at the combine

With the writing on the wall as it concerns Ken Walker’s upcoming free agency and Zach Charbonnet likely on ice for much of 2026, here are my ideas.

NFL free agency is about to begin. See predictions for where top running backs might land.

Three running backs ran the 40-yard dash faster than 4.4 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday. Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. had the fastest 40 for the position group with a 4.33-second showing at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Penn State and Notre Dame dominate these rankings with each school placing two backs on the board. How do the four rank in the Top 7? Who else is among the Top 7? Seth McGowan (6’1/215) is a shifty runner with NFL-caliber burst who piled up 730 yards and 12 touchdowns on 166 carries,

The 49ers are keeping almost the same running back room in 2026.

According to multiple reports Tuesday, Pacheco will sign with the Detroit Lions when the new league year begins Wednesday. Kansas City agreed to sign marquee free agent running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year deal Monday.

Eric Froton's NFL Draft Rankings: Running Backs 8-15

The Broncos are bringing back starting running back J.K. Dobbins on a two-year contract.

The Las Vegas Raiders must find a running back to backup Ashton Jeanty. Could that come in the 2026 NFL Draft?

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has signed unrestricted free agent running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a multi-year contract. Etienne (pronounced ETN), 5 feet 10, 215 pounds, was ...