Oregon running back Noah Whittington is one of the most experienced backs in college football. After beginning his career at Western Kentucky and spending the last four seasons with the Ducks, Whittington enters the 2026 NFL Draft conversation with a deep résumé and a polished running style. In 2025, Whittington produced his most efficient season with 829 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns, and 6.4 yards per carry, showing the patience, vision, and downhill efficiency that define his game. At 5'8", he uses his compact frame and lateral agility to work through traffic, find cutback lanes, and attack leverage in both the first and second level of the defense. This breakdown looks at the traits that show up on film — including Whittington’s elite patience behind the offensive line, efficient running style, second-level vision, contact balance, and overall feel for angles in space. While his age and size may raise questions for some evaluators, his experience and football intelligence give him one of the higher floors among running back prospects. Watch the full breakdown to see how Whittington’s vision, elusiveness, and efficiency translate to the next level and where he may land in the NFL Draft. Evaluate Noah Whittington and view other draft grades on We-Draft.com.