Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs have revolutionized the NFL running back renaissance, if you will. Spending top dollar or first-round picks on running backs suddenly matters again. It’s no longer a devaluing position.

The days of needing a good running back have returned, folks. With that, let’s dive into our 2025 rankings of all 32 No. 1 running backs from WORST to FIRST.

Who are the top-ranking running backs in the NFL in 2025?

32. Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys)

After curiously letting 1K rusher Rico Dowdle walk to free agency, the Cowboys signed Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders to duke it out with Jaydon Blue for the RB1 job.

No matter who wins it, this already feels like the worst RB situation in football. Williams, the presumed Week 1 starter,

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