Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real. Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top.

In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends. The 2026 Draft is loaded with running back talent. While the crop is deep, there is one name far ahead of the others.

Expect Jeremiyah Love to go early. The second running back off the board might not be until Day 2. Like many positions in this draft, a running back will not over-saturated the first round.

However, there is value to be had throughout the three days of the draft. Best available RB in 2026 NFL DraftName SchoolHTWTRangePick TeamJeremyiah LoveNotre Dame6'0215Top 103CardinalsJadarian PriceNotre Dame5'11210Rd 1-332SeahawksEmmett JohnsonNebraska5'11200Rd 2-3161ChiefsJonah ColemanWashington5'9228Rd 2-3108BroncosSeth McGowanKentucky6'1215Rd 2-4Le'Veon MossTexas A&M5'11210Rd 3-4Nicholas SingletonPenn St6'0224Rd 3-4165TitansJaydn OttOklahoma5'11208Rd 3-4Mike Washington JrArkansas6'2228Rd 3-5122RaidersDemond ClaiborneWake Forest5'10195Rd 3-5Kaytron AllenPenn St5'11219Rd 3-5187CommandersJ'Mari TaylorVirginia5'9204Rd 3-5Desmond ReidPitt5'8175Rd 3-5Kaelon BlackIndiana5'10211Rd 3-59049ersRobert Henry Jr UTSA5'9205Rd 4-6Roman HembyIndiana6'0210Rd 4-6Terion StewartVirginia Tech5'9222Rd 4-6Rahsul FaisonS.

Carolina6'0218Rd 4-6Chip TrayanumToledo5'11227Rd 4-6Jamal HaynesGT5'9190Rd 4-6Jam MillerAlabama5'10221Rd 4-6Noah WhittingtonOregon5'8203Rd 4-6Adam RandallClemson6'2235Rd 4-6CJ DonaldsonOhio St6'2232Rd 4-6Dean ConnorsHouston6'0206Rd 4-6Logan DiggsOle Miss6'0220Rd 4-6Al-Jay HendersonBuffalo5'10216Rd 4-6Devin MockobeePurdue6'0202Rd 4-6Roydell WilliamsFlorida St5'10223Rd 5-7Kentrel BullockS. Alabama 5'10205Rd 5-7Anthony HankersonOklahoma St5'8206Rd 5-7Angel JohnsonWashington St5'9192Rd 5-7Davon BoothMississippi St5'10205Rd 5-7Jaquez MooreDuke5'10205Rd 5-7Cash JonesGeorgia5'11195Rd 5-7Max BredesonMichigan6'2250Rd 5-7Eli HeidenreichNavy6'0206Rd 5-7LJ MartinBYU6'2225Rd 5-7Social media reactions to RB selections in 2026 NFL DraftPick No. 187: #Commanders select Penn State RB Kaytron Allen.Allen is a powerful workhorse who finished his Penn State career as the program’s all-time leading rusher. pic.twitter.com/jalDnZvvra— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) April 25, 2026Titans select RB Nicholas Singleton with No. 165 overall pick in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/1kUIcH8Dtopic.twitter.com/87P834rR2Q— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026Offense's turn❗️With the 161st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, we have selected RB @Emmett21Johnson. pic.twitter.com/mmeNhB2msj— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April 25, 2026Raiders select RB Mike Washington Jr. with the No. 122 overall pick. pic.twitter.com/bzljMpib2w— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) April 25, 2026Adding to our backfield 💪Welcome to #BroncosCountry, @jonahcoleman8! pic.twitter.com/oPmviYS5vG— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 25, 2026With the 89th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bears select Zavion Thomas, WR from LSU. pic.twitter.com/jbk2MEEGyM— Preme Football (@premefootball) April 25, 2026The second @NDFootball RB to go in the first round ☘️Jadarian Price is on his way to the @Seahawks!⁰2026 NFL Draft starts on NFLN/ESPN/ABCStream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/EgRjjxL6rh— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026With the 3rd overall pick, the @AZCardinals select @jeremiyahlove!2026 NFL Draft starts on NFLN/ESPN/ABCStream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/6nrVMRmbJ1— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 20262026 NFL Draft How to WatchThe 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.More 2026 NFL Draft news:21 burning questions before the 2026 NFL Draft10 steals projected after top 50 picks in 2026 NFL DraftWhy NFL Draft trades will be less likely in 20262026 NFL Draft: Six pairs of players, same position, same team2026 NFL Draft stock reports: Who's trending up and down