The 2027 NFL Draft running back class is already shaping up to be something special, and right now, Florida’s Jadan Baugh is sitting firmly at the top. We’re just near the halfway point of an incredible college football season, and as teams battle it out, the positional rankings are starting to solidify.
Jadan Baugh Is the Clear #1… For Now
Baugh isn’t just leading the pack, he’s “lit the world on fire” this season, propelling Florida to a strong 5-2 record. He is the clear top back in this stacked class, making a serious case for that top spot to stick. But don’t sleep on the competition: Kewan Lacy from Ole Miss, Isaac Brown from Louisville, and Ahmad Hardy from Missouri are all incredibly close and could easily be interchangeable right behind Baugh. Hardy’s story is wild, too: he’s returning to the field this week after suffering a broken leg from being shot this offseason. Talk about resilience, and he could easily retake that top spot as he gets back into form.
The Next Wave: Potential Top 100 Picks and the Yardage King
Beyond the top contenders, this class is loaded with talent that could hear their names called early on draft day. Mark Fletcher Jr. out of Miami, LJ Martin from BYU, Nate Frazier of Georgia, and Antwan Raymond from Rutgers all have the potential to land in the top 100 picks. But if you’re looking for a major upside pick, keep your eyes on DeShan Bishop from Tennessee. This dude is third in the nation in rushing yards with a ridiculous 957 yards and already has 11 touchdowns on the ground. He could fly up draft boards. And while Rueben Owens II from Texas A&M has struggled a bit this year, the talent is still there, just waiting for the right system to unlock that untapped potential.
The college football season is far from over, and these midseason rankings are just a snapshot. Keep your eyes peeled as these backs continue to battle it out on Saturdays. When the 2027 NFL Draft rolls around, we’re gonna want to know who’s ready to change the game.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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