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Football RB recruiting evaluation
Compare running back burst, agility, and power proxies to position standards — without treating any score as a scholarship promise.
What coaches weigh at RB
Short-area burst, lateral agility, and contact-balance proxies (bench / jump) align with workload and scheme fit.
Running back fit blends stop-start with long speed; development focus often lands on first-step metrics before top-end 40.
Key metrics for RB
10-yard / 40
First-step and long speed together shape zone vs gap scheme fit.
Shuttle
Lateral cut ability shows how you press and bend in the hole.
Broad / vertical
Lower-body power supports contact balance and second effort.
Bench context
Upper-body strength helps sustain workload — still secondary to film.
2026 RB position benchmarks
Division I recruiting conversations usually span FCS and FBS bands — there is no single “D1 number.” Use the 2026 RB table below as educational reference context, then confirm with film, academics, and a full evaluation.
| Metric | D3 | D2 | FCS | FBS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-Yard DashLower is better | 4.80s4.60s – 5.00s | 4.65s4.50s – 4.80s | 4.50s4.40s – 4.60s | 4.40s4.30s – 4.50s |
| 10-Yard SplitLower is better | 1.83s1.75s – 1.91s | 1.80s1.72s – 1.88s | 1.76s1.68s – 1.84s | 1.73s1.65s – 1.81s |
| Vertical JumpHigher is better | 30"26" – 34" | 32"28" – 36" | 34"30" – 38" | 36"32" – 40" |
| Broad JumpHigher is better | 105"95" – 115" | 110"100" – 120" | 115"105" – 125" | 120"110" – 130" |
| 3-Cone DrillLower is better | 7.37.0 – 7.6 | 7.16.8 – 7.4 | 6.96.6 – 7.2 | 6.76.4 – 7.0 |
| Pro AgilityLower is better | 4.40s4.20s – 4.60s | 4.20s4.00s – 4.40s | 4.05s3.90s – 4.20s | 3.85s3.70s – 4.00s |
| Bench Press (225 lbs)Higher is better | 13.08.0 – 18.0 | 15.010.0 – 20.0 | 17.012.0 – 22.0 | 19.014.0 – 24.0 |
| Bench Press (Bodyweight)Higher is better | 5 lbs3 lbs – 8 lbs | 7 lbs4 lbs – 10 lbs | 8 lbs5 lbs – 12 lbs | 10 lbs6 lbs – 14 lbs |
| HeightHigher is better | 5'10"5'6" – 6'2" | 5'11"5'7" – 6'3" | 6'0"5'8" – 6'4" | 6'1"5'9" – 6'5" |
| WeightHigher is better | 190 lbs170 lbs – 210 lbs | 200 lbs180 lbs – 220 lbs | 210 lbs190 lbs – 230 lbs | 220 lbs200 lbs – 240 lbs |
These are educational reference bands (approximate P10–P90 windows with a P50-style target), not offers, scholarships, or a guarantee of D1 placement. FCS and FBS columns frame the Division I recruiting conversation. Compare your numbers in Benchmark Explorer and read how tables are versioned on Methodology. Methodology · Benchmark Explorer.
What this evaluation is
- A free RB evaluation against position-specific benchmarks
- Fit context, strengths, and a practical next-step plan
- Private by default — you control coach visibility
What this is not
- A guarantee of D1 offers or athletic scholarships
- A pay-to-rank recruiting board placement
- A substitute for film, academics, or compliance
Frequently asked questions
What is a D1 football rb benchmark score?
There is no single D1 cutoff. Division I recruiting usually spans FCS and FBS reference bands on the RB table on this page (2026 edition). Compare measurables to those columns for context, then use a full evaluation — numbers alone do not mean a D1 offer.
How do I know if my rb is D1 material?
Start with honest measurables and film, then compare them to RB position benchmarks (including the FCS/FBS columns below). X Factor Recruits shows fit projection context and gaps — not a guarantee of D1 offers.
What is a football rb recruiting score on XFR?
It is a free, benchmark-based evaluation for the RB position: readiness, fit context, strengths, and a practical next-step plan. Profiles stay private by default.
Is this the same as a recruiting ranking site?
No. We do not sell placement on a pay-to-rank board. X100 shows free athletic testing results; this page is about position-specific evaluation and development clarity.
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