Top 5 RBs for Texans in 2026 NFL Draft

0:00On April 20th, Top 5 running backs in the 2026 NFL Draft Class ranked as prime fits for the Houston Texans to bolster there. Backfield. Leading the pack as Nebraska's Emma Johnson, a 5 foot 10, 200 and 2 pound workhorse, who rushed for 1,451. Yards and 12 touchdowns last season, plus solid receiving skills with 370 receiving yards. He's got that vision in burst to slice through big 10 defenses, projected for rounds 3-4. Dropping to number 2, Penn State's K-Tron Allen exploded for 1,303 rushing yards at 6.2 yards per carry-end. 15 scores and 12 games, earning a sky-high PFF run grade of 91.3. This 5 foot 11 bruiser powers through gaps with violence, though his shorter arms and top in speed are knocks. He's eyed for rounds 4-2. 5. 3. Indiana's Kaylen Black, a compact 5 foot 9-208 pounder, grinded out 1,040 yards at 5.6 per.

1:04Carry behind their starter, showing thick legs for yards after contact. Meanwhile, Notre Dame's Jadarian price at number 4 flashed 6.0 yards per tote and 11 touchdowns despite splitting time, with 4. 0.49 speed and kick return pop that Texans GM Nick Casario loves, rounds 2-3 range. Rounding out at 5, Washington's Jonah Coleman, the 5 foot 8 bowling ball, tallied 758 yards and 15 touchdowns. Thriving between the tackles with quick decisions. Honorable mentions go to Penn State's Nicholas Singleton, Kentucky's Seth McGowan, and Arkansas's Mike Washington Jr., all bringing that early down. Punch. These backs could ensure the room alongside Woody Marks and David Montgomery, turning Houston's run game into a committee beast watch for them to fly. Off the board on day 2 or 3. Stay locked in with NFL News today. AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.