Ranking all the running backs of the 2022 NFL Draft 

Group 1 (the one that MIGHT go first round) - Kenneth Walker III Group 2 (probably starting three-down backs) - Jerome Ford - Breece Hall - Rachaad White - Pierre Strong Jr. - Keaontay Ingram - Ty Chandler Group 3 (solid RB2 or high-end role players) - James Cook (change of pace back) - Tyler Badie (change of pace back) - Brian Robinson Jr. (3-down) - Dameon Pierce (3-down) - Zamir White (hammer) - Ty Davis-Price (hammer) - Jerrion Ealy (change of pace) - Isaiah Spiller (hammer) Group 4 (Developmental RB3 or limited role players) - Abram Smith (Hammer) - ZaQuandre White (change of pace) - Kennedy Brooks (hammer) - Hassan Haskins (hammer) - Sincere McCormick (change of pace) - Isiah Pacheco (change of pace) - Tyler Allgeier (change of pace)

Let’s appreciate all the work Brett has been putting in the past few years on these predraft videos

"When you look at the feet... he's got a lot of Kareem Hunt to his game" Let's hope he uses his feet for football only and not Kareem Hunt style

I think one of the things that benefited Allgeir is actually playing linebacker for a year. He was a walk on and only moved back to running back after some injuries. I wonder if that's why he is further ahead at anticipating gaps opening and reading the defense. He is an awesome guy.

I like your breakdown of Allgeier. As a Falcons fan, I was very impressed. He fit our scheme perfectly. He was the highest graded rookie rb in the nfl.

Kenneth Walker had a MAC level offensive line, hence leading the country in yards after contact. And did it in the second best conference in the country

As a BYU fan I wish Allgeier was a little higher but he didn’t do himself too many favors with his combine numbers. Hope he ends up having a good career despite the odds

appreciate you pumping out all this great content consecutively. i know it’s a lot of work but we appreciate it 👍

These videos are amazing! Giving us a great informational in-depth analysis on so many players while showing us the highlights, the effort doesn’t go unnoticed

Now im feeling better about trading up to 1.03 in my Superflex League and getting one of Walker, Willis and Hall. Cheers for the great content Brett

I think you’re gonna look back and regret not even having Kyren Williams on this list.

Seems like a fair analysis of Pacheco. He certainly went to the right team.

outstanding scouting. Appreciate all the work.

I like Breece more than Walker as a complete 3 down back. Dude is just a complete package

eagerly awaiting this years prospect videos

Always cool to see this great, in-depth analysis from my favorite Houston fan 🤙

The one I was waiting for. Thank you

The last two guys you talked about in tier 2 are a coaches dream. Have a well rounded game and can pass protect. They might not end up being RB1s in the nfl, but they have a good chance of having a long career.

Loving this series🤝

Bro your living room is such a vibe!! I love it

You're over looking Spiller's receiving ability. My biggest worry with him is health. I think these rankings are flawed if you're saying Brian Robinson is a 3 down back a big back and a pass protector that sounds like a lot more value than some of the tier 2 backs.

I think Haskins is a little underrated here I watched him absolutely Annihilate Ohio State he looked like an absolute man amongst boys and they could not tackle him he’s a 5 yards falling down kind of player he’s so strong and his balance is so good he does not have long speed he is surprisingly quick and shifty for a man as big as him but watching a lot of Michigan games this year there’s something about him that’s special

Great vid!

Letsss goooo Brett always delivers

Great work as always! Surprised to see no Kyren Williams, I think he will find a role some way

As a longhorn fan, I'm hyped to hear you talk about Bijan robinson next year!

I get pissed when I see other football RU-vid guys that have more success than you and EJ. The amount of effort in presentation, actual tape and putting your own mix to it is insane. I'm tired of seeing half assed vids of a dude staring at a camera with headphones on. You guys are the new expectations I put people too

Love these

Great job! I enjoyed the video I agree 👍

good hair cut, looking sharp bro

thank you for giving love and finding something unique in all of them

I love your list already. I'm a Michigan State fan so my opinion is obviously bias but I think Kenneth's game will translate perfectly and the worries about his pass catching will soon be forgotten

Ayyy finally some keontay love

Love All of your takes, however Spiller is an amazing receiver and you kind of under sold it. I would recommend watching the Bama game. Has some amazing catches in that game, they kind of focused on using achane as the runner and spiller as a slot

So glad you have Jerome Ford up here. He was an absolute beast for us this year, he opened up the pass game so much because of how much defenses feared him. Even last year he stepped up major when our Gerrid Doaks got injured toward the end of the year. He ran big against Georgia and Alabama so he can run against the best of the best defenses

Zonovan Knight needed to be on this list. his cuts and quickness is outer-worldly. crazy underrated

I am so happy that you talked about blocking backs. It seems like every preseason a rookie rb gets penalized for not knowing how to block effectively which affects the amount of time they're on the field. It seems like an often overlooked part of being a RB in the NFL.

TA from byu used to be a linebacker. he very much studied zone blocking and also can anticipate well, because he used to do their job. he’s a bull.

Dameon Pierce reminds me of Doug Martin. Doug was selected high in his draft class because he had the ability to be a functional 3 down back as he had to block for Kellen Moore. That pass blocking ability got him drafted first round which won't be the case for pierce but I still see alot of that same game in him.

KWIII is king. He can do so much as a runner because he’s both fast and shifty even though he’s small, and he’s a very underrated receiver because MSU didn’t really use him that way

Looking at the highlight tapes, Ty Chandler is the guy I want. His running style, his speed, his agility and the ability to stay on his feet is crazy. Looks way better than the rest.

I’m glad you’re apart of the Kenneth Walker RB1 train! No disrespect to Breece Hall or Jerome Ford but I’ve been saying Walker was RB1 since September!

Walker is short not small. Height didn't stop Barry or Emmett. Lots of taller backs that plain out suck.

Yes! Kollman reverse Chargers curse back in action with that Spiller ranking

Dang, I was really looking your name up minutes before you uploaded this wondering if you released a new video

got the push notifications turned on for when the DB tiers drop

OMG 3 videos in a handful of days. Is it Christmas ? It's totally Christmas.

Man looking at this list now shows how much of a gamble the NFL draft is. Top 1 or 2 guys are almost surely hits, but Pierce and Robinson Jr were arguably better than all guys above them except Hall. Then the last 2 guys Pacheco and Allgeier turned out to be great RB1s as well…Allgeier set a franchise record for most rookie yards lol

Thank you for putting some respek on Rachaad White's name!!

Its so funny to come back to these videos after the fact. Who would've thought tier 3 RB Dameon Pierce would've ended up as a n absolute WORKHORSE top tier RB

You already know why I'm here 😤 fantasy football 2022 baby!!!

Love from Sweden!

I watch these videos and then come back if my Pats draft someone I saw. Back again because my Pats just got Pierre Strong.

Can't wait to see which team takes a RB r1 for no reason lol

As a sooner fan watching Kennedy brooks, he can get SOOO incredibly patient when it comes to getting through gaps. The man can wait a full 3 seconds before making a move. and get 5 yards a carry. However, he is definitely capable of plowing through a grown man at full speed.

Brett, why do I keep hearing Kenneth Walker is small? 5’9 211 is ROCKED UP. Also he’s almost exactly the same size as Dameon Pierce and I never hear him called small. Make it make sense.

I wish that when you were pointing out a strength of a player, you would show it visually as you’re discussing it. That way you give a specific example that backs your opinion.

Man, we see talent VERY Similarly, last year I remember Teven Jenkins, JOK, Zaven Collins Ben st Juste, Adebo,, Andre Cisco, and maybe you were a Kendric Green guy too but this year we are pretty close to eye to eye on soooo many prospects lol. Leo Chenal, Jalen Pitre, Thomas Booker, Bo Melton, Jelani woods, Chig Okonkwo and now having White, Chandler, and INGRAM who I love, and no one mentions this high is awesome. I thought I was kind of crazy cuz people are talking like Rachaad is a 4th rounder with Chandler and Ingram 7th to UDFA, I also love Robinson too, the dude is so Smooth and rounded for a Hammer, like his cuts are these smooth almost unperceivable movements and it's unlike anything I've seen, I can watch him run all day. But I think you are kinda low on Allgier, I think along with the intangible traits you talked about he does have some legit power and contact balance, I think I think Abram Haskins offer some power too. IDK if you don't have him on your board , if he's low because of production, or if you are considering him a FB but Zander Horvath 6'3 235lbs from Purdue is a beast too, he's drawn a fair bit of comparisons to fellow Purdue alumni Mike Alstott. He's a Hammer between the tackles, has the speed to get outside, has good hands, and can pass-protect or lead block.

8:09 - As a Browns fan , I can def see the Kareem Hunt Comp. Arizona is gonna be scary!

Love the Shonn Greene name drop!

Had Walker and White on my college fantasy team, they carried me so hard.

thanks for having jerome ford so high. he is an underrated stud. id love to see him going to my commanders in the fourth or something but i have a feeling someone like the bills or buccs will snag him before we can.

Put me down for Breece Hall as RB1. He reminds me of Curtis Martin. Walker is a close 2nd though. There's a big drop off after those two.

Ty Davis-Price is going to be the biggest HB sleeper in this draft. Count on it!!

lets go dawg

Allgier was a walk on at BYU and he played LB. Also played special teams. Runs to contact and just has that love for football. Rachaad White I think will be really good.

Breece Hall is by far the best running back in the class. Played his whole career with one of the worst offensive lines in the big 12.

Snoop Conner, Max Borghi? But good video 👍

I wish you would cover the INSANE amount of prototypical off the ball 4-3 MIKE & WILL LINEBACKER talent in this draft class.

If the Giants are able to get Pacheco with one of their 5th rounders I'd be thrilled. Dunno if he will last that long, but he would beast as a backup in a zone scheme as a rookie with his speed and straight ahead style

Zamir White is Nick Chub 2.0 - Tier 2 player IMO. Has a great background and work ethic too. Gonna be a great NFL Rb.

The South Carolina RB Harris looks good to me. Surprised to see him not listed.

Kyren Williams

No clue how you only have 324k subscribers.

Pacheco would have a higher evaluation if Rutgers had a stronger O line in general, lots of potential

I’m surprised Cj Verdell isn’t on this list. Dudes gonna be a stud in the league for sure

Tbh, a good player comp for the playstyle, size, and agility of Kenneth Walker would be Ray Rice when he was in the league. Very similar in size, shape, and movement.

think the vision will go a long way for Allgier, I have him in my tier 2 for a similar analysis

Does Kyren Williams go undrafted then? I'd be surprised if he doesnt get picked, as he is the best pass prot. RB I've seenn in a long while and gets a lot of post-contact yardage.

Brian Robinson Jr is definitely a three down back. He doesn’t have top line speed or even quickness but he’s a solid downhill runner and has a very good pair of hands, can run any route you’d want from a back. He laid down some mean blocks this past year. Reminds me a lot of Damien Harris. You kinda snubbed him and Metchie

I'm curious what Brett saw that made him confident in Walker's receiving ability. That's the most common, and seemingly valid, argument I've seen against him.

6ft/220pd Dual Threat RB Keontay Ingram is going to be an absolute beast in AZ, he is a perfect fit for Kingsburys offense. AZ has greatly improved their RB corps, with 3 big tough physical backs designed to wear down opposing defensive lines over 4QTRs.

I need draft content injected directly in my veins

Hey Brett, Seahawks fan here coming back to see this again. Idk how to feel about the KW III pick. He is explosive and there are question marks with the RB position on the team. However, watching tape I was NOT impressed with his pass protection. Also, it does not appear that he switches the ball to the boundary side arm while running. That is something that's coachable but with Willis and Ridder still being there and Howell still available going into day 3, I think that position is more important to fill. Just my 2 cents but love the content you always come out with and you have helped expand my football knowledge!! Keep up the good work!

Kyren Williams from Notes Dame. Any ideas if he will make it or be a backup.

I'm glad I'm not the only person who likes Walker over Hall for his latteral quickness. I think you're underrating Spiller's ability as a receiving back, though I'm a bit biased on it. His ability to catch the ball downfield was critical in both the wins against Colorado and Alabama. Some of his volume receving numbers might be lower because Ainias Smith who is a slot receiver has seen a ton of time at RB2/RB3 over the past couple years, and Devon Achane is a true scatback that might convert to receiver when it's his time to enter the NFL. My biggest concern with him is the ability to take 10+ carries in a game consistently. At the college level when he was getting 15+ touches I was nervous watching him. I know it might sound like it's some cookie cutter thing to say about running backs experiencing attrition, but Spiller seems to experience it much worse than other backs as a game goes on and latter in the season with minor injuries and getting up much slower as the game goes on.

Dameon Pierce is almost the exact same height/weight/athletic profile as Kareem Hunt. Very similar running style and versatility as well. I wouldn't be surprised to see similar production.

Oh shit some Brett and day drinking Sign me up

Surprised you didn't talk about Oregon's CJ Verdell

I was surprised how long it took for pass protection to be mentioned. Very different game than it was even a decade ago

WELP Kenneth Walker gon run on dat Seahawks line

"Covered in Tiers" should probably be the name of your draft ranking podcast

KW1 has a touch of Barry esk movement on tape.

Surprised to not see Zonovan "Bam" Knight mentioned on any of these tiers

Seeing Breece Hall in the same tier as Keontay Ingram and Ty Chandler a year later is something lol

Crazy how important it is for rb’s to have hands in todays game

a guy i like is kevin harris out of south carolina if he stays healthy. powerful runner who can explode well in a power scheme. a name to look out for in day 3 imo

Any thoughts on Max Borghi, Kyren Williams?

Amazed you didn't talk about Walker's issues in pass protection as it is arguably the worst in the entire class. I'm not sure I saw the passing game versatility you mentioned either, even though I like his hands

When will the CB video be released?