Javonte Williams omitted from ESPN's top-10 RB list despite strong season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Javonte Williams, running back for the Dallas Cowboys, was not included in ESPN's top-10 running back rankings for 2026, despite a productive 2025 season where he rushed for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns. The rankings were based on current performance rather than career achievements, leading to speculation regarding Williams' standing among peers. The list features notable names like Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Saquon Barkley, with Williams reportedly landing between 14th and 20th place in the votes. His omission may serve as motivation for the upcoming season, as he aims to further establish his role as a key player in Dallas's offense.
- •Williams recorded 1,201 rushing yards in 2025, ranking ninth in the NFL.
- •ESPN's rankings were based on current performance, not future potential.
- •Williams averaged 4.8 yards per carry, sixth among NFL backs.
- •His 11 rushing touchdowns ranked him among the top players in the league.
- •Motivation from the omission could impact his performance in 2026.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Is Cowboys Javonte Williams a top-10 RB? ESPN doesn't think he's close
"Williams was left off ESPN's annual position list despite posting a career year in Dallas in 2025. Is he a product of the system?
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