Adrian Peterson tabs Bijan Robinson as NFL's best pound-for-pound back

Taylor, Henry, Gibbs follow on his top-five list

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Adrian Peterson reveals who he thinks is the best pound-for-pound RB in the NFL today 👀 https://t.co/dmBkJg8nJS Via @Schultz_Report on X

What happened: Adrian Peterson put Bijan Robinson No. 1 among current NFL running backs on pound-for-pound ability. Jonathan Taylor landed No. 2, with Kenneth Walker, Derrick Henry and Jahmyr Gibbs completing the top five.

Why it matters: Peterson retired among the league's most decorated rushers, giving his ranking added resonance around the league. Robinson, Taylor, Henry and Gibbs each topped 1,200 rushing yards in 2025, framing a top tier with little separation.

By the numbers: Bijan Robinson: 287 carries, 1,478 yards, 7 TDs in 17 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor: 323 carries, 1,585 yards, 18 TDs in 17 games in 2025. Derrick Henry: 307 carries, 1,595 yards, 16 TDs in 17 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs: 243 carries, 1,223 yards, 13 TDs in 17 games in 2025.

What to watch: Watch how Robinson, Taylor, Henry and Gibbs stack up the rest of the 2026 regular season.

Sources

@Schultz_Report 2026-10-14T22:08:36.713915+00:00

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