Ranking of Running Backs in Prisco's Top 100: Saquon Barkley secures the highest spot; prominent AFC running back among notable exclusions
It's that time of the year again where good ol' Pete Prisco ranks his top 100 players for the NFL season! This year, he's got a soft spot for running backs, with a whopping eight of them making the list.
Saquon Barkley, winner of the Super Bowl MVP, claims the No. 3 spot overall, and he's followed by six other running backs nestled comfortably within the top 50. Derrick Henry, the aging king, lined up at No. 14, Bijan Robinson, the second-year breakout star, at No. 39, and Josh Jacobs, the tough-as-nails powerhouse, at No. 66.
But, as with all online rankings, Prisco's list isn't without its controversies. One of the biggest glaring omissions is Matthew Stafford, the Ravishing Rams' QB, nowhere to be found on the list.
Below, we'll delve into each of the running backs on Prisco's list, analyze their positions, and discuss a couple of snubs who simply didn't make the cut.
Where QBs land in Prisco's Top 100: Mahomes reclaims No. 1, Jalen Hurts makes the jump, and the surprise snub – Jeff Kerr
- Overall ranking: No. 1
- Positional ranking: No. 1
- 2024 ranking: Not ranked
"If Mahomes stays healthy, he has a strong chance of winning the MVP for the third time in his career." - Pete Prisco
- Overall ranking: No. 4
- Positional ranking: No. 2
- 2024 ranking: Not ranked
"As long as Hurts stays healthy, the Eagles will be a contender, despite a tough NFC East." - Pete Prisco
- Overall ranking: No. 12
- Positional ranking: No. 3
- 2024 ranking: Not ranked
"Despite missing six games due to injury, Burrow remained productive with 3,977 passing yards and 33 TD passes." - Pete Prisco
Top Running Backs in Prisco's Top 100:
Saquon Barkley:Number 3 overall, Number 1 running back, unranked last year"Barkley delivered a Super Bowl-winning performance with 2,005 yards and 22 touchdowns." - Pete Prisco
Derrick Henry:Number 14 overall, Number 2 running back, Number 91 last year"Father Time took a hike as Henry proved he's got plenty of football left in him." - Pete Prisco
Jahmyr Gibbs:Number 32 overall, Number 3 running back, unranked last year"The airborne ninja from Michigan State power-rushed and caught passes at will." - Pete Prisco
Bijan Robinson:Number 39 overall, Number 4 running back, unranked last year"Robinson carried and caught passes with equal aplomb, racking up over 1,400 yards." - Pete Prisco
Christian McCaffrey:Number 41 overall, Number 5 running back, Number 8 last year"Injury-prone McCaffrey stayed healthy last season, and the results were outstanding." - Pete Prisco
Jonathan Taylor:Number 50 overall, Number 6 running back, unranked last year"Taylor missed 10 games the previous two seasons, but looked rejuvenated in a career-best campaign." - Pete Prisco
Josh Jacobs:Number 66 overall, Number 7 running back, unranked last year"Jacobs punched in 16 touchdowns while rushing for over 1,300 yards – a career-best season." - Pete Prisco
Bucky Irving:Number 94 overall, Number 8 running back, unranked last year"Irving, in just his second year, showed flashes of greatness despite limited time on the field." - Pete Prisco
Notable RB snubs from Prisco's Top 100: Alvin Kamara, Aaron Jones left hanging
The two most prominent running back snubs from Prisco's Top 100 NFL players in 2025 are Alvin Kamara and Aaron Jones.
Alvin Kamara, the electrifying Saints back, had a sensational season with 1,493 total yards and six touchdowns, yet failed to make the cut. Kamara's omission is seen as a significant snub, despite his consistent Pro Bowl appearances.
Aaron Jones, the ageless wonder, made the List of Seven, a group of runners who collected at least 1,540 yards from scrimmage. Unlike the other six, however, Jones fell flat on the Top 100. Despite his success in Minnesota, Prisco labeled the snub as the most egregious at the running back position.
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- Pete Prisco's rankings for the NFL season have sparked debates among football enthusiasts, with the omission of Matthew Stafford, the Ravishing Rams' QB, being one of the most controversial.
- In a surprising twist, Jalen Hurts, the QB for the Philadelphia Eagles, ranks higher in Prisco's list than Saquon Barkley, the Super Bowl MVP running back who clinched the No. 3 spot overall.
- As the football season rolls in, many bets are likely to be placed on the top running backs in Prisco's Top 100, including Alvin Kamara, a notable snub from the list, despite his impressive season with the New Orleans Saints.
