2008 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings Top 25

1. Darren McFadden, 6-1, 217, Arkansas
This fast junior running back has the all-around skills to be an impact player early is his professional career.

2. Rashard Mendenhall, 5-11, 225, Illinois
Mendenhall is a rugged back who completed an outstanding 2007 season. He will be a workhorse in the NFL.

3. Jonathan Stewart, 5-10, 230, Oregon
This underclassman has the size to be a powerful inside runner and the speed to break the big play.

4. Felix Jones, 5-11, 200, Arkansas
This fast all-purpose performer looks to wow scouts in workouts. A good 40-yard dash time could guarantee him a first-round grade.

5. Steve Slaton, 5-9, 195, West Virginia
This fast all-purpose back is an explosive performer who needs to prove durable as a pro.

6. Kevin Smith, 6-0, 210, Central Florida
Smith is a natural runner who has received a ton of carries at the college level. He has good skills and ranks among the top backs.

7. Chris Johnson, 5-11, 195, East Carolina
Johnson is a very fast back who has displayed big-play ability as a runner, receiver and return specialist.

8. Jamaal Charles, 6-0, 200, Texas
Charles is a tough, slashing-type runner with the ability to run inside and make the big play. He had a big finish to the 2007 season.

9. Ray Rice, 5-9, 200, Rutgers
Rice is a quick, compact runner with good natural skills. He is another fine addition to this very strong running back class.

10. Mike Hart, 5-9, 205, Michigan
This compact tailback has been a consistently productive runner at a high level, but he must dispel some injury concerns.

11. Allen Patrick, 5-11, 195, Oklahoma
Patrick is a quick tailback who has shown a fine burst to the hole. He has the natural running skills to get to the second level.

12. Tashard Choice, 5-11, 210, Georgia Tech
Tough natural runner made a successful return after a midseason knee injury cost him a few games. He had a nice week at the Senior Bowl.

13. Justin Forsett, 5-8, 190, California
Forsett is a quick, darting tailback who is also a fine all-purpose back. He has good cutting skills, and has surprising power – which allows him to break tackles.

14. Matt Forte, 6-1, 220, Tulane
Forte is a big, strong workhorse back who had a dominant 2000-yard rushing performance in 2007. He showed at the Senior Bowl that his success wasn't just a result of playing poor competition.

15. Yvenson Bernard, 5-9, 205, Oregon State
Bernard is a strong, compact runner who often shows a quick burst through the hole. He gets the most of every rushing attempt.

16. Chauncey Washington, 6-0, 215, Southern Cal
17. Rafael Little, 5-9, 195, Kentucky
18. Anthony Alridge, 5-8, 175, Houston
19. Thomas Brown, 5-8, 195, Georgia
20. Dantrell Savage, 5-8, 190, Oklahoma State
21. Cory Boyd, 6-0, 220, South Carolina
22. Ryan Torain, 6-0, 215, Arizona St
23. Alley Broussard, 6-0, 250, Missouri Southern St
24. Keon Lattimore, 5-11, 220, Maryland
25. Tony Temple, 5-9, 200, Missouri