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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 2026Riverside★★★★#176
18Amari ThomasAmari ThomasRB · Class of 2026Florida State★★★★#177
19Christian RhodesChristian RhodesRB · Class of 2026SMU★★★★#181
20Zaiden JerniganZaiden JerniganRB · Class of 2028Louisville★★★★#30
21Keldrid BenKeldrid BenRB · Class of 2027Montgomery★★★★#86
22Nigel NewkirkNigel NewkirkRB · Class of 2027Gainesville★★★★#89
23Derrek CooperDerrek CooperRB · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#216
24Carsyn BakerCarsyn BakerRB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#218
25Amari LatimerAmari LatimerRB · Class of 2026West Virginia★★★★#220

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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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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 On3's published NIL valuation.