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 he was worth the pick. At 6 feet, 221 pounds, Judkins has almost the exact same frame as 22nd overall pick Omarion Hampton, whose 4.46 40 was just a hair better than Judkins' 4.48. Before running that 40, Judkins was mostly thought of as a power specialist, in part because his career average of 5.1 yards per carry was dragged down by a lot of short-yardage work. He scored 45 rushing touchdowns in 42 games at Ole Miss and Ohio State, often taking the highest-difficulty carries while smaller backs (like fellow second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson) got the YPC-boosting looks. When a defense needed a crucial stop, Judkins was the last person they wanted to see on the field. He should now be Cleveland's lead runner, perhaps as soon as Week 1, although Jerome Ford remains the favorite for passing-down snaps. Fourth-round pick and fellow rookie Dylan Sampson is a solid prospect in his own right, but he'll likely start off as the No. 3 back behind Judkins and Ford. Read Past Outlooks
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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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