Ollie Gordon

A year ago someone might have sooner figured Gordon a first-round pick than a sixth-round pick, but things can change quickly for collegiate running back prospects, especially when their numbers fall off like they did for Gordon between 2023 and 2024. The sixth-round pick out of Oklahoma State was a veritable Heisman candidate in 2023, running for 1,732 yards and 21 touchdowns at 6.1 yards per carry, but in 2024 those figures fell to 880 yards and 13 touchdowns at 4.6 yards per carry. Those numbers aren't so bad if you split the difference, but the gap between those two years will always be jarring. At 6-foot-1, 226 pounds Gordon has a somewhat prolonged stride which can trip him up when his offensive line gets caved in, but once he picks up momentum Gordon can quickly become a concerning proposition for a squared-up defender. Gordon can produce a heavy anchor to bowl over defenders, especially when he has some velocity to channel into the collision. When Gordon can pave over the second line of defense he becomes a big-play threat against defenders who generally aren't built to bring him down. Gordon has a steep hill to climb but clearly has some amount of talent to work with, and as a power specialist he clearly stands out relative to smallish burners like De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright. As the only power back otherwise Alexander Mattison might be Gordon's primary competition on the depth chart. Read Past Outlooks