Quintrevion Wisner feels like the evolved version of Bucky Irving.
How is this dude listed at 6’0″ 194 out here BULLYING dudes on contact? Such an absolute DAWG as a runner. pic.twitter.com/5ng1EbPy3Z
— Dalton Miller (@DaltonBMiller) June 25, 2025
A multi-week injury to Isiah Pacheco severely hindered Kansas City’s ability to run the ball in 2024. The Chiefs added other options since the injury, but every player behind Pacheco on the depth chart comes with significant concerns. With Kareem Hunt far past his prime and Elijah Mitchell returning from yet another injury, Kansas City’s running back room looks unsettled for 2025 and beyond.
The 2026 NFL draft lacks the 2025 class’ elite talent, but several running backs in the third through fifth round range could earn significant roles early in their careers. Some might even develop into long-term starters, which could help keep the Chiefs young and cheap at running back.
Texas Longhorns starter Quintrevion Wisner is one of several options in the second tier of running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft who should remain on the board into the third and possibly fourth round. At 6’0″, 194 lbs., Wisner lacks impressive physical traits, but he punches above his weight.
Wisner misses some cutback opportunities, but his vision and feel for run lanes stand out. He uses tempo and stutter steps to tuck in close behind his linemen while the gap develops. His patient running style makes the most of his blockers.
Wisner uses jump cuts to exchange gaps and survey multiple run lanes. He suffers from some stiffness in his hips but is loose enough in his ankles to make sharp cuts that maximize tight angles. Wisner uses his blockers in space well and hits the gas to stress pursuit angles. He lacks elite long speed but routinely rips off chunk plays with his burst.
Wisner needs to add more mass to survive a larger percentage of tackle attempts, but he displays surprising contact balance for a running back with his frame. He drives his legs and lowers his shoulder into contact to break through tackles. Wisner lacks the twitch to shake defenders in space but deploys spins and stiff arms.
Wisner doesn’t run a developed route tree in the passing game but is an acceptable pass catcher with the acceleration to turn short receptions into big gains. He quickly identifies and mirrors pass rushers in protection to get a body on a body consistently.
Overall, Wisner is an above-average running back prospect who should push for a top 100 selection in the 2026 NFL draft, but he lacks the dominant traits to project as a rookie starter.