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Top College Football Running Backs

Running backs build NIL value through production and highlight plays, with regional deals often following breakout seasons.

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Estimated

Running Backs by Estimated NIL Value

#PlayerSchoolEst. NIL
1Kemon SpellKemon SpellRB · Class of 2027McKeesport$564K
2Ezavier CrowellEzavier CrowellRB · Class of 2026Alabama$382K
3Savion HiterSavion HiterRB · Class of 2026Michigan$380K
Recruiting

Top Running Backs by Recruiting Rating

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Kemon SpellKemon SpellRB · Class of 2027McKeesport★★★★★#11
2Savion HiterSavion HiterRB · Class of 2026Michigan★★★★★#13
3Ezavier CrowellEzavier CrowellRB · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★★#19
4KJ EdwardsKJ EdwardsRB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#81
5Deshonne RedeauxDeshonne RedeauxRB · Class of 2026USC★★★★#100
6Brian BonnerBrian BonnerRB · Class of 2026Washington★★★★#113
7Landen Williams-CallisLanden Williams-CallisRB · Class of 2027Randle★★★★#42
8Jonaz WaltonJonaz WaltonRB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#121
9Jonathan Hatton Jr.Jonathan Hatton Jr.RB · Class of 2026Oklahoma★★★★#123
10Shahn AlstonShahn AlstonRB · Class of 2026USC★★★★#130
11Javian OsborneJavian OsborneRB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#135
12Legend BeyLegend BeyRB · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#147
13Kevin HartsfieldKevin HartsfieldRB · Class of 2028Newton★★★★#21
14Myson Johnson-CookMyson Johnson-CookRB · Class of 2027East St. Louis★★★★#63
15Brandon SmithBrandon SmithRB · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#162
16Damarius YatesDamarius YatesRB · Class of 2026Ole Miss★★★★#175
17Kyndall McCalebKyndall McCalebRB · Class of 2026Wake Forest★★★★#176
18Amari ThomasAmari ThomasRB · Class of 2026Florida State★★★★#177
19Christian RhodesChristian RhodesRB · Class of 2026SMU★★★★#181
20Zaiden JerniganZaiden JerniganRB · Class of 2028Louisville★★★★#30
21Noble WilliamsNoble WilliamsRB · Class of 2028Alexandria★★★★#63
22Keldrid BenKeldrid BenRB · Class of 2027Montgomery★★★★#86
23Nigel NewkirkNigel NewkirkRB · Class of 2027Gainesville★★★★#89
24Derrek CooperDerrek CooperRB · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#216
25Carsyn BakerCarsyn BakerRB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#218

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the highest-valued NIL running back in college football?+

Kemon Spell currently has the highest estimated NIL value among tracked running backs, at approximately $564K. Values are estimates based on publicly available information.

How are running backs ranked here?+

Players are ranked two ways: by estimated NIL value where a public valuation exists, and by recruiting rating for the incoming classes. Both update as new public data is published.

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Full Running Backs List

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Kemon SpellKemon SpellRB · Class of 2027McKeesport★★★★★#11
2Savion HiterSavion HiterRB · Class of 2026Michigan★★★★★#13
3Ezavier CrowellEzavier CrowellRB · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★★#19
4KJ EdwardsKJ EdwardsRB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#81
5Deshonne RedeauxDeshonne RedeauxRB · Class of 2026USC★★★★#100
6Brian BonnerBrian BonnerRB · Class of 2026Washington★★★★#113
7Landen Williams-CallisLanden Williams-CallisRB · Class of 2027Randle★★★★#42
8Jonaz WaltonJonaz WaltonRB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#121
9Jonathan Hatton Jr.Jonathan Hatton Jr.RB · Class of 2026Oklahoma★★★★#123
10Shahn AlstonShahn AlstonRB · Class of 2026USC★★★★#130
11Javian OsborneJavian OsborneRB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#135
12Legend BeyLegend BeyRB · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#147
13Kevin HartsfieldKevin HartsfieldRB · Class of 2028Newton★★★★#21
14Myson Johnson-CookMyson Johnson-CookRB · Class of 2027East St. Louis★★★★#63
15Brandon SmithBrandon SmithRB · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#162
16Damarius YatesDamarius YatesRB · Class of 2026Ole Miss★★★★#175
17Kyndall McCalebKyndall McCalebRB · Class of 2026Wake Forest★★★★#176
18Amari ThomasAmari ThomasRB · Class of 2026Florida State★★★★#177
19Christian RhodesChristian RhodesRB · Class of 2026SMU★★★★#181
20Zaiden JerniganZaiden JerniganRB · Class of 2028Louisville★★★★#30
21Noble WilliamsNoble WilliamsRB · Class of 2028Alexandria★★★★#63
22Keldrid BenKeldrid BenRB · Class of 2027Montgomery★★★★#86
23Nigel NewkirkNigel NewkirkRB · Class of 2027Gainesville★★★★#89
24Derrek CooperDerrek CooperRB · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#216
25Carsyn BakerCarsyn BakerRB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#218
26Amari LatimerAmari LatimerRB · Class of 2026West Virginia★★★★#220
27John HebertJohn HebertRB · Class of 2026Houston★★★★#226
28Cardae MackCardae MackRB · Class of 2026Arizona State★★★★#241
29Sean SimonSean SimonRB · Class of 2028La Porte★★★★#41
30Tre SegarraTre SegarraRB · Class of 2027Byrnes★★★★#126
31Gary WalkerGary WalkerRB · Class of 2027Creekside★★★★#131
32Ty KeysTy KeysRB · Class of 2027Poplarville★★★★#143
33Trey MartinTrey MartinRB · Class of 2027Franklin Parish★★★★#156
34SaRod BakerSaRod BakerRB · Class of 2027DeSoto★★★★#170
35Lathan WhisentonLathan WhisentonRB · Class of 2027Midway★★★★#173
36CaDarius McMillerCaDarius McMillerRB · Class of 2027Tyler★★★★#176
37Jeremy AdeyanjuJeremy AdeyanjuRB · Class of 2027Sandra Day O'Connor★★★★#192
38Yoshawn HudsonYoshawn HudsonRB · Class of 2027Winona★★★★#194
39Ryan EstradaRyan EstradaRB · Class of 2026Minnesota★★★★#276
40Ace RowdenAce RowdenRB · Class of 2026Texas Tech★★★★#279
41Eddie Kelly Jr.Eddie Kelly Jr.RB · Class of 2026SMU★★★★#289
42Jhadis LuckeyJhadis LuckeyRB · Class of 2026Fresno State★★★★#295
43Qwantavius WigginsQwantavius WigginsRB · Class of 2026Langston Hughes★★★★#521
44Edmund McAllister IIIEdmund McAllister IIIRB · Class of 2029Pickerington Central★★★★#28
45Louvens BazileLouvens BazileRB · Class of 2029Community School Of Naples★★★★#43
46Elijah Newman-HallElijah Newman-HallRB · Class of 2028IMG Academy★★★★#61
47Ty NolanTy NolanRB · Class of 2029McEachern★★★★#61
48Micah RhodesMicah RhodesRB · Class of 2028Klein Oak★★★★#73
49Jakobe GilyardJakobe GilyardRB · Class of 2029Niceville★★★★#78
50Christian SchettiniChristian SchettiniRB · Class of 2028Northgate★★★★#89
51Makai BuchananMakai BuchananRB · Class of 2029Victor Valley★★★★#99
52Acely BrownAcely BrownRB · Class of 2028Petal★★★★#99
53Ian ThomasIan ThomasRB · Class of 2028Tomball★★★★#105
54Zion CogerZion CogerRB · Class of 2028Jasper★★★★#120
55Tahmere BrownTahmere BrownRB · Class of 2028The Pennington School★★★★#121
56Xander EdwardsXander EdwardsRB · Class of 2028The Bolles School★★★★#127
57Ammar BanireAmmar BanireRB · Class of 2028Oswego★★★★#140
58Tradarian BallTradarian BallRB · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#143
59William Green IIIWilliam Green IIIRB · Class of 2029Byron Nelson★★★★#144
60Zachary BelyeuZachary BelyeuRB · Class of 2028North Cobb★★★★#180
61Aiden GibsonAiden GibsonRB · Class of 2027Rutgers★★★★#182
62Taihj MooreTaihj MooreRB · Class of 2028Deland★★★★#185
63Elijah CromwellElijah CromwellRB · Class of 2028Cherry Creek★★★★#190
64Andrew BeardAndrew BeardRB · Class of 2027Prince Avenue Christian★★★★#209
65Isaiah RogersIsaiah RogersRB · Class of 2027Springfield Central★★★★#212
66Tyson RobinsonTyson RobinsonRB · Class of 2027Brandon★★★★#212
67Jae LamarJae LamarRB · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#223
68JP Jones-PriestJP Jones-PriestRB · Class of 2027Martin★★★★#254
69Kingston AllenKingston AllenRB · Class of 2027Notre Dame De La Baie Academy★★★★#261
70Jayshon GibsonJayshon GibsonRB · Class of 2027Richland★★★★#264
71Christian AlexanderChristian AlexanderRB · Class of 2027Rosa Fort★★★★#267
72Kingston MilesKingston MilesRB · Class of 2027St. Mary's★★★★#267
73Moonie GipsonMoonie GipsonRB · Class of 2027Kell★★★★#274
74Elijah KimbleElijah KimbleRB · Class of 2027Canisius★★★★#297
75Favour AkihFavour AkihRB · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#318
76Javian MalloryJavian MalloryRB · Class of 2026Miami★★★★#363
77Da'Jon Talley RhodesDa'Jon Talley RhodesRB · Class of 2027St. John's College★★★★#412
78Evan HamptonEvan HamptonRB · Class of 2026Vanderbilt★★★★#497
79Chris TalleyChris TalleyRB · Class of 2026West Virginia★★★★#560
80Anthony Howard Jr.Anthony Howard Jr.RB · Class of 2028IMG Academy★★★#209
81Damon FergusonDamon FergusonRB · Class of 2026Pittsburgh★★★#210
82Chris DavisChris DavisRB · Class of 2028Hewitt-Trussville★★★#217
83Jeremiah TaborJeremiah TaborRB · Class of 2028Melissa★★★#226
84Isiah NallsIsiah NallsRB · Class of 2028Calhoun★★★#233
85Jerome LarueJerome LarueRB · Class of 2028Bishop McDevitt★★★#244
86CJ ChizerCJ ChizerRB · Class of 2028Dekaney★★★#254
87Noah RobertsNoah RobertsRB · Class of 2027Basha★★★#259
88DJ NealDJ NealRB · Class of 2028Franklin Parish★★★#266
89Carter HansonCarter HansonRB · Class of 2028Liberty★★★#274
90Ryelan MorrisRyelan MorrisRB · Class of 2026Baylor★★★#294
91Devante RoebuckDevante RoebuckRB · Class of 2028Hamilton★★★#294
92Messiah MickensMessiah MickensRB · Class of 2026Virginia Tech★★★#295
93Jacez WaltonJacez WaltonRB · Class of 2028Central★★★#299
94Brayden TysonBrayden TysonRB · Class of 2027Brookwood★★★#305
95TJ HodgesTJ HodgesRB · Class of 2026Arkansas★★★#370
96Jayden MilesJayden MilesRB · Class of 2027Catholic★★★#377
97William HowardWilliam HowardRB · Class of 2028Springside Chestnut Hill Academy★★★#449
98Latrell PogueLatrell PogueRB · Class of 2028Gautier★★★#493
99Moni WilliamsMoni WilliamsRB · Class of 2027Southwind★★★#524
100Amante MartinAmante MartinRB · Class of 2026TCU★★★#525

NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from a third-party published valuation model.