Running backs get a lot of attention for how they run the ball and the impact they make out of the backfield as receivers, but many are asked to help in pass protection, too.
Here are the top 10 running backs in the NFL by PFF pass-blocking grade.
1. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 75.5
- Pass-blocking snaps: 83
- Pressures allowed: 6
2. Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 75.3
- Pass-blocking snaps: 56
- Pressures allowed: 5
3. James Conner, Arizona Cardinals
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 73.8
- Pass-blocking snaps: 84
- Pressures allowed: 4
4. Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 72.7
- Pass-blocking snaps: 52
- Pressures allowed: 2
5. Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 72.3
- Pass-blocking snaps: 58
- Pressures allowed: 2
6. Devin Singletary, Buffalo Bills
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 69.4
- Pass-blocking snaps: 82
- Pressures allowed: 8
7. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 66.9
- Pass-blocking snaps: 56
- Pressures allowed: 4
8. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 64.8
- Pass-blocking snaps: 88
- Pressures allowed: 5
9. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 64.4
- Pass-blocking snaps: 99
- Pressures allowed: 8
10. Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens
- PFF pass-blocking grade: 62.1
- Pass-blocking snaps: 98
- Pressures allowed: 8