Chuba Hubbard's impressive rise in the NFL doesn't seem to have earned him a spot among the elite running backs, as seen in ESPN's latest top-10 list for the upcoming season. Despite being a breakout star for the Carolina Panthers in 2024, Hubbard was left off the prestigious list, which was compiled through surveys of league executives, coaches, and scouts.

The list includes heavyweights such as Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles) and Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens), alongside rising stars like Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) and Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons). Other notable names rounding out the top 10 include Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, Joe Mixon, and Alvin Kamara. This exclusion might prompt questions about Hubbard's future trajectory and potential opportunities to further establish himself as a top-tier running back.