By Ricky Eisenbart, PSO Director NFL Scouting
May 01, 2021

Travis Etienne (Clemson) and Najee Harris (Alabama) might be household names, but the rest of 2021 RB class should not be slept on. Following Etienne and Harris, two Tar Heels — Javonte Williams and Michael Carter — round out the top 4 RBs of the 2021 NFL Draft based on their Physical Tools, Game Film, Production, & overall Risk. For a full breakdown of PSO’s Scouting Reports, click here. Check out the rest of the best RBs in the 2021 Draft and create your own rankings below!

PSO Rankings

1
Travis Etienne (Clemson)

Pro Comp: RB Jamaal Charles (Retired after 2018)

Overall Grade: A-

Full PSO Scouting Report

2
Najee Harris (Alabama)

Pro Comp: RB Mark Ingram (Free Agent)

Overall Grade: A-

Full PSO Scouting Report

3
Javonte Williams (N. Carolina)

Pro Comp: RB Chris Carson (Seattle Seahawks)

Overall Grade: A-

4
Michael Carter (N. Carolina)

Pro Comp: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Kansas City Chiefs)

Overall Grade: A-

5
Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L384Dc-B_Mw

Pro Comp: RB Nyheim Hines (Indianapolis Colts)

Overall Grade: B+

My Rankings

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