The 2025 NFL Draft is poised to be pivotal for many teams, especially teams that are so close to getting over the top, like the Vikings. Some have seen the class as a weaker one at a majority of positions. The Vikings have needs at defensive line, cornerback, and running back, and for their benefit, this class has a lot of talent for those positions.
To make sure that Vikings fans are fully aware of who they could be drafting, we wanted to provide rankings and scouting reports on one of those positions.
We wanted to present you with our own running back rankings and scouting reports. We wrote up and ranked 20 players at the position, odds are at least one of them will be a Viking in 2025. Check out these rankings and our reports to see which one you prefer for your team.
20
Jordan James, Oregon
Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James (20) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
19
Donovan Edwards, Michigan
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs against Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
18
Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
Nov 25, 2023; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II (0) scores a touchdown against BYU in the first overtime at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Phipps-USA TODAY Sports
17
Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Oct 17, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
16
Devin Neal, Kansas
Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) dives into the end zone during the 3rd quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images
15
Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs with the ball during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
14
Jarquez Hunter, Auburn
Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) is tackled by Oklahoma Sooners running back Emeka Megwa (23) as Auburn Tigers take on Oklahoma Sooners at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Oklahoma Sooners defeated Auburn Tigers 27-21.
13
Bucky Marks, USC
Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) rushes against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
12
Damien Martinez, Miami (FL)
Nov 9, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Damien Martinez (6) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
11
Kalel Mullings, Michigan
Michigan running back Kalel Mullings (20) runs against Ohio State during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
10
Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) warms up before playing against Texas in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Jan 1, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga.
9
Kyle Monangai, Rutgers
Oct 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Kyle Monangai (5) carries the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
8
Brashard Smith, SMU
Dec 7, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs running back Brashard Smith (1) runs against Clemson Tigers linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
7
Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
Nov 29, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs the ball as Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Isaac Gifford (2) makes the tackle during the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
6
Trevor Etienne, Georgia
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) stiff-arms Tennessee Tech defensive back Omari Philyaw (16) during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
5
Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) gets away from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense for a long run in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025.
4
R.J. Harvey, UCF
Nov 9, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) delivers a stiff arm to Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Keith Abney II (1) during the second half at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
3
TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Sep 28, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) hurdles over Michigan State Spartans defensive back Justin Denson Jr. (12) in the second half at Spartan Stadium on Saturday.
2
Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Sep 28, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs with the ball during the first half of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
1
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs past Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 31, 2024.