Who Is The Best Running Back In The NFL Right Now?

Ranker NFL
Updated October 19, 2023 78.3K votes 9.3K voters 64.2K views
Over 9.3K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Top Active Running Backs
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Vote up the most accomplished running backs currently playing in the NFL.
Latest additions: Elijah Mitchell, Samaje Perine, Khalil Herbert
Most divisive: Melvin Gordon

Who is the best running back in the NFL right now? Using a combination of speed, strength, and agility, NFL running backs must carry the football through elite defenses. During the rush to a touchdown, they must avoid getting tackled and fumbling the ball, which sounds easier than it is. Only the most athletic halfbacks, tailbacks, and fullbacks are able to juke and spin their way onto this list of the best running backs in the NFL right now. Some of whom might even end up among the greatest running backs in football history.

When it comes to the best NFL running backs right now, there are plenty of #1 options, such as Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Ezekiel Elliott, and Dalvin Cook. However, as the NFL transition to backfields by committee, it's become more common for backfield duos to split touches like Nick Chubb + Kareem Hunt in Cleveland, Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon in Green Bay, or Zack Moss + Devin Singletary in Buffalo.

Vote up the athletes you think are the best running backs in the NFL right now, and help decide who is the best rusher in the NFL.

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