Essential Insights into Running Back Rankings for Madden 26

A specter looms atop the NFL’s running back hierarchy. He happens to be outfitted in forest green and white on most weeks.

The NFL’s best tailback in 2024 was Saquon Barkley. The Eagles star put forth one of the best campaigns in modern history among running backs, surpassing 2,000 yards during the regular season while securing his first Lombardi Trophy.

Barkley wasn’t the only reason for the team’s success. He was shepherded by an impressive group of linemen, including Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, and Cam Jurgens.

Nevertheless, Barkley was wondrous. He was summarily rewarded for his displays, picking up an All-Pro First-Team appearance, an AP Offensive Player of the Year nod, and, perhaps most notably — at least to video game connoisseurs — a place on the Madden 26 cover.

Unsurprisingly, he also received 99 overall billing, making him the game’s top running back.

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We know who sits atop the league’s RB totem pole. But who will join him in the virtual world? Here’s what you need to know about Madden 26’s running back ratings.

Madden 26 RB ratings

Here’s the list of top 10 running backs in the game:

Rating (overall)	Player	Team
99	Saquon Barkley	Eagles
98	Derrick Henry	Ravens
95	Jahmyr Gibbs	Lions
94	Christian McCaffrey	49ers
92	Bijan Robinson	Falcons
91	Joe Mixon	Texans
90	Josh Jacobs	Packers
89	James Cook	Bills
88	Jonathan Taylor	Colts
88	Kenneth Walker	Seahawks

For a complete list of running back ratings, visit EA’s website.

Madden 26 RB speed ratings

Here’s how the top 10 running backs in the game rank according to their respective speed rating:

This will be updated when the players are added to the Madden database. 

Rating (speed)	Player	Team
95	Bhayshul Tuten	Jaguars
95	Jahmyr Gibbs	Lions
95	Saquon Barkley	Eagles
93	Brashard Smith	Chiefs
93	Derrick Henry	Ravens
93	Jaydon Blue	Cowboys
92	Dylan Sampson	Browns
92	James Cook	Bills
92	Joe Mixon	Texans
92	Jonathan Taylor	Colts

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Madden 26 RB break tackle ratings

Here are the top 10 running backs ranked by their break tackle rating.

This will be updated when the players are added to the Madden database. 

Rating (break tackle)	Player	Team
97	Derrick Henry	Ravens
95	Josh Jacobs	Packers
93	Saquon Barkley	Eagles
92	Kyren Williams	Rams
91	Kenneth Walker III	Seahawks
90	Christian McCaffrey	49ers
90	James Conner	Cardinals
89	Bijan Robinson	Falcons
89	Tyler Allgeier	Falcons
89	Javonte Williams	Cowboys

Madden 26 RB trucking ratings

Here’s how running backs rank by their trucking rankings:

This will be updated when the players are added to the Madden database. 

Rating (trucking)	Player	Team
94	Derrick Henry	Ravens
93	Kyren Williams	Rams
92	Josh Jacobs	Packers
91	James Conner	Cardinals
90	Rhamondre Stevenson	Patriots
90	Dameon Pierce	Texans
89	Brian Robinson Jr.	Commanders
89	Zach Charbonnet	Seahawks
88	Kenneth Walker II	Seahawks
88	Najee Harris	Chargers