Quinshon Judkins

21-Year-Old Running BackRB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Most were surprised when the Browns selected Judkins 36th overall in the 2025 draft, but it's easy to make the case that Judkins was worth the pick. At 6-feet, 221 pounds Judkins has almost the exact same frame as 22nd overall pick Omarion Hampton, and Judkins' 4.48-second 40 nearly matched Hampton's 4.46. Before Judkins ran that 40 he was mostly thought of as a power specialist, because he was one of the most violent runners in college football at Ohio State (2024) and Mississippi (2022-23). Judkins' game always showed plenty of big-play ability, though, because his collegiate rushing average of just 5.1 yards per carry was largely informed by how close those carries were to the goal line – Judkins' 45 rushing touchdowns in 42 career games is a testament to how a relatively high percentage of his carries occurred in short-yardage and high-leverage situations. In other words, when a defense needs a crucial stop Judkins is one of the last people they want to see. Judkins should be Cleveland's top runner even in Week 1, though Jerome Ford is likely the favorite to play the majority of Cleveland's passing-down snaps. Fourth-round pick and fellow rookie Dylan Sampson is likely the distant RB3 in the meantime due to passing-down limitations. Read Past Outlooks
Browns nab Round 2 Ohio State RB
RBCleveland Browns
April 25, 2025
The Browns selected Judkins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 36th overall.
ANALYSIS
Judkins (6-feet, 221 pounds) was a highly productive runner at both Ohio State (2024) and Mississippi (2022-2023), demonstrating uncommon explosiveness and three-down ability for a power running back. Judkins boosted his stock at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he demonstrated surprising speed with a 4.48-second 40-yard dash as well as a 38.5-inch vertical jump and 132-inch broad jump. Explosiveness like that paired with Judkins' power could give him uniquely high upside as an NFL runner in both volume and efficiency. Judkins probably won't be a league-leading receiver at running back, but he should have 40- or 50-catch upside in addition to league-leader potential as a rusher. Jerome Ford is highly qualified as a passing down back and is too good to send to the bench, but he's also in the final year of his rookie contract.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Quinshon Judkins' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
221 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.5 in
 
Broad Jump
132 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
30.25 in
 
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Enters 2025 NFL Draft
RBFree Agent
January 24, 2025
Judkins will forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be Browns' RB1 in 2025
RBCleveland Browns
May 3, 2025
Zac Jackson of The Athletic lists Judkins as his favorite selection made by the Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft and believes the Ohio State running back could be the starter in his rookie season.
ANALYSIS
Selected in the second round, 33rd overall, Judkins is a running back that thrives on contact who has the athleticism to fit into the power-based scheme of head coach Kevin Stefanski. Judkins demonstrated his ability to serve as a three-down back at Ohio State, and he could emerge as the Browns' lead back while Jerome Ford and fellow rookie Dylan Sampson work in a rotation behind him. Even if he doesn't win the starting job, Jackson notes that Judkins should be the Browns' best option in goal-to-go situations.
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