{"id":431822,"date":"2022-04-15T01:09:39","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T22:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/"},"modified":"2022-04-15T01:09:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T22:09:39","slug":"ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"#Ranking the top 10 running backs in 2022 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2896e41917b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2896e41917b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#%E2%80%9CRanking_the_top_10_running_backs_in_2022_NFL_Draft%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Ranking the top 10 running backs in 2022 NFL Draft&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#1_Breece_Hall_Iowa_State_5-11_217_pounds\" >1. Breece Hall, Iowa State, 5-11, 217 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#2_Kenneth_Walker_III_Michigan_State_5-9_211_pounds\" >2. Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State, 5-9, 211 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#3_James_Cook_Georgia_5-11_199_pounds\" >3. James Cook, Georgia, 5-11, 199 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#4_Isaiah_Spiller_Texas_A_M_6-0_217_pounds\" >4. Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&amp;M, 6-0, 217 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#5_Kyren_Williams_Notre_Dame_5-9_194_pounds\" >5. Kyren Williams, Notre Dame, 5-9, 194 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#6_Dameon_Pierce_Florida_5-10_218_pounds\" >6. Dameon Pierce, Florida, 5-10, 218 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#7_Brian_Robinson_Jr_Alabama_6-2_225_pounds\" >7. Brian Robinson Jr., Alabama, 6-2, 225 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#8_Rachaad_White_Arizona_State_6-0_214_pounds\" >8. Rachaad White, Arizona State, 6-0, 214 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#9_Jerome_Ford_Cincinnati_5-10_210_pounds\" >9. Jerome Ford, Cincinnati, 5-10, 210 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#10_Tyler_Allgeier_BYU_5-10_224_pounds\" >10. Tyler Allgeier, BYU, 5-10, 224 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#Late_Riser\" >Late Riser\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#Falling_Fast\" >Falling Fast\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-10-running-backs-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#Small-School_Wonder\" >Small-School Wonder\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CRanking_the_top_10_running_backs_in_2022_NFL_Draft%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Ranking the top 10 running backs in 2022 NFL Draft&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>The Post\u2019s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 running backs in this year\u2019s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Breece_Hall_Iowa_State_5-11_217_pounds\"><\/span>1. Breece Hall, Iowa State, 5-11, 217 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Led FBS with 1,572 rushing yards in 2020 and went for 1,472 as an encore. Size of a workhorse, hands of a third-down back and breakaway speed of a playmaker. Could sneak into first round.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kenneth_Walker_III_Michigan_State_5-9_211_pounds\"><\/span>2. Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State, 5-9, 211 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Change-of-direction runner was second in FBS with 1,636 yards and first with 89 forced missed tackles in lone season after transfer from Wake Forest. One fumble in 276 touches. Five-touchdown <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> against Michigan was thing of beauty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236852810.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Kenneth Walker\" class=\"wp-image-21909522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236852810.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236852810.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236852810.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236852810.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Kenneth Walker III<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Icon Sportswire via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_James_Cook_Georgia_5-11_199_pounds\"><\/span>3. James Cook, Georgia, 5-11, 199 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good genes as Dalvin Cook\u2019s little brother. Flashes the same cutback ability as Dalvin but lacks the same big frame so might be more of a rotational back or a hybrid receiver\/back for a creative play-caller.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Isaiah_Spiller_Texas_A_M_6-0_217_pounds\"><\/span>4. Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&amp;M, 6-0, 217 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Topped 100 yards rushing 16 times and nearly reached 3,000 yards in his career. Vision is his best trait. More than just a check-down receiving option, as his game-winning touchdown catch against Colorado showed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Kyren_Williams_Notre_Dame_5-9_194_pounds\"><\/span>5. Kyren Williams, Notre Dame, 5-9, 194 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best pass-protector in the top half of this group, which is a ticket to early playing time. Former high school receiver totaled 77 catches (some out of the slot) over the last two seasons. Missing a top gear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236766828.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Kyren Williams\" class=\"wp-image-21909441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236766828.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236766828.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236766828.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236766828.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Kyren Williams<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Icon Sportswire via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dameon_Pierce_Florida_5-10_218_pounds\"><\/span>6. Dameon Pierce, Florida, 5-10, 218 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Four-year contributor but never had more than 106 carries in a season, so his odometer is in good shape. Scored 16 touchdowns on 119 touches as a senior. Pass-blocking is a strength. Confidence builds as contact increases.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n    <\/aside>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Brian_Robinson_Jr_Alabama_6-2_225_pounds\"><\/span>7. Brian Robinson Jr., Alabama, 6-2, 225 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Waited years for his turn behind Najee Harris, Damien Harris and Josh Jacobs before jumping from a career-high 96 carries to 271. Downhill runner with fast feet for his size and patience to let holes develop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Rachaad_White_Arizona_State_6-0_214_pounds\"><\/span>8. Rachaad White, Arizona State, 6-0, 214 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Averaged 7.4 yards per touch over last two seasons, including 10 yards per carry (42 attempts) in 2020. Dangerous in space but doesn\u2019t break enough tackles. Good pass-catcher, not a good pass-protector.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Jerome_Ford_Cincinnati_5-10_210_pounds\"><\/span>9. Jerome Ford, Cincinnati, 5-10, 210 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprising acceleration for a bigger back and ran away from defenders for 1,319 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. Wasn\u2019t prioritized in the passing game but skill set suggests he can contribute. Needs more patience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236399765.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Jerome Ford\" class=\"wp-image-21909436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236399765.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236399765.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236399765.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1236399765.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Jerome Ford<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Icon Sportswire via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tyler_Allgeier_BYU_5-10_224_pounds\"><\/span>10. Tyler Allgeier, BYU, 5-10, 224 pounds <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Between-the-tackles runner who doesn\u2019t go down on first contact. Rushed for 36 touchdowns over last two seasons. Began career as a preferred walk-on and still plays with a chip on shoulder. Doubled as a linebacker in 2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Late_Riser\"><\/span>Late Riser\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Robinson: Even with a 36-carry, four-touchdown game in October, Robinson didn\u2019t create buzz until his 204-yard outburst in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Could be an instant short-yardage and goal-line back.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Falling_Fast\"><\/span>Falling Fast\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spiller: Didn\u2019t test well at the NFL Scouting Combine when he was battling a strained abductor muscle, according to his agent. Concerns raised about his ball security and whether he will fall forward running between tackles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Small-School_Wonder\"><\/span>Small-School Wonder\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pierre Strong, South Dakota St., 5-11, 205 pounds <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Running back is one of the easiest positions to make the FCS-to-NFL leap. Slashing back with full-field vision had 10 career rushing touchdowns of 50 yards or more. Kickoff return experience.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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