The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner—and we’ve got the scoop! Draft Wire has 26 running backs listed in the top 250 prospects. But for the Arizona Cardinals, picking one early seems unlikely.
Final Countdown: 2025 NFL Draft Nears
- Draft kicks off Thursday night
- Teams are locking in draft boards
- Jeff Risdon of Draft Wire reveals his Top 250 player rankings
- This post zooms in on the running back position
Cardinals’ RB Outlook: No Urgency
- With James Conner and Trey Benson leading the way, the Cardinals are in no rush
- Emari Demercado handles third-down duties
- DeeJay Dallas adds value on special teams
- RB pick? Only likely on Day 3 or later
Top 2025 NFL Draft RB Prospects
| 🥇 RB Prospect | 🏫 School | 🎯 Draft Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | Boise State | #2 |
| Omarion Hampton | North Carolina | #31 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Ohio State | #36 |
| Kaleb Johnson | Iowa | #52 |
| Quinshon Judkins | Ohio State | #73 |
| Dylan Sampson | Tennessee | #76 |
| D.J. Giddens | Kansas State | #116 |
| R.J. Harvey | UCF | #118 |
| Devin Neal | Kansas | #124 |
| Trevor Etienne | Georgia | #130 |
| Jordan James | Oregon | #132 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | Virginia Tech | #135 |
| Kalel Mullings | Michigan | #139 |
| Cam Skattebo | Arizona State | #151 |
| Ollie Gordon | Oklahoma State | #152 |
| Rocket Sanders | South Carolina | #157 |
| Marcus Yarns | Delaware | #158 |
| Tahj Brooks | Texas Tech | #160 |
| Brsahard Smith | SMU | #166 |
| Kyle Monangai | Rutgers | #174 |
| Damien Martinez | Miami | #192 |
| Lan Larison | UC Davis | #194 |
| Jaydon Blue | Texas | #207 |
| Mario Anderson | Memphis | #241 |
| Ja’Quinden Jackson | Arkansas | #245 |
| Jo’Quavious Marks | USC | #247 |
Who Might the Cardinals Consider?
- Don’t expect a pick before Round 4
- Names like Jeanty, Hampton, Henderson? Not likely
- Look for backs who:
- Can catch passes
- Block well in pass protection
- Contribute on special teams
- Think of late value or return specialists
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