Breece Hall leads the New York Jets running back depth chart, followed by Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis and Kene Nwangwu. That is the order listed on the Jets’ team-published unofficial depth chart as of November 1, 2026.
For fans tracking the Jets’ backfield or fantasy football managers evaluating their options, here is the current running back order and what it means.
New York Jets Running Back Depth Chart for 2026
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| RB1 — First team | Breece Hall |
| RB2 — Second team | Braelon Allen |
| RB3 — Third team | Isaiah Davis |
| RB4 — Fourth team | Kene Nwangwu |
The team labels this an unofficial depth chart. It shows the listed order at the position, but it does not guarantee a specific distribution of carries, targets or playing time. Source: New York Jets
Breece Hall Is the Jets’ No. 1 Running Back
Hall occupies the first-team running back spot on the Jets’ depth chart. For anyone asking who the Jets’ starting running back is, Hall is the team’s listed answer.
His position at RB1 makes him the starting point when assessing New York’s backfield. However, the depth chart alone does not establish how many touches he will receive in a particular game.
Braelon Allen Is Listed as the Top Backup
Allen sits second behind Hall, making him the highest-listed backup running back on the roster.
That placement makes Allen a relevant player to monitor when evaluating the Jets’ backfield depth. If Hall’s availability or workload changes, Allen’s role would warrant closer attention. His second-team listing does not automatically guarantee that he would inherit every part of Hall’s workload.
Isaiah Davis and Kene Nwangwu Complete the Listed Backfield
Davis holds the third-team spot, while Nwangwu is listed fourth.
Both players appear behind Hall and Allen in the published order. Their placement provides a snapshot of the position group, though game-day roles can vary with player availability and coaching decisions.
What the Jets’ RB Depth Chart Means for Fantasy Football
The listed order gives fantasy managers a useful starting point:
- Breece Hall: The first-team running back and first player to assess in this backfield.
- Braelon Allen: The top-listed backup to monitor for potential changes in opportunity.
- Isaiah Davis: The third-listed option, whose fantasy relevance depends on his actual role.
- Kene Nwangwu: The fourth-listed running back, with opportunity requiring further evaluation.
Depth-chart position should be considered alongside injury reports, game-day active status and recent usage. It cannot, by itself, establish a player’s weekly fantasy value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the New York Jets’ starting running back?
Breece Hall is listed as the first-team running back on the Jets’ unofficial depth chart as of November 1, 2026.
Who is Breece Hall’s backup?
Braelon Allen is listed directly behind Hall in the second-team running back spot.
Where is Isaiah Davis on the Jets’ depth chart?
Isaiah Davis is listed third, behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen.
Who is the Jets’ fourth-string running back?
Kene Nwangwu occupies the fourth-team running back spot.
Is the Jets’ running back depth chart official?
The chart is published on the Jets’ website, but the team explicitly labels it “unofficial.” Check the Jets’ depth chart page for the latest listed order.