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Welcome to the Dynasty Nerds 2025 Rookie Profile series! We’re pleased to bring you the Quinshon Judkins rookie profile from our NFL prospects writing staff. Below you will find the intro, overview, and independent breakdowns by 4 of our top analysts. While there will be a lot of similarities, there will be some differences.
Each writer does their own film study using our Nerds All-22 Film Room, and creates a Top 50 Rookie Prospects Big Board. We’re also pleased to feature the Positional Rankings of our Director of College Content, Tristan Cook. Tristan also provided Quinshon Judkins’ introduction and conclusion. We hope this Rookie Profile will aid you in your quest for dynasty glory this season.
Quinshon Judkins | RB | HT 5115 | WT 221 | HAND 928 | ARM 3028
Quinshon Judkins | Player Introduction
As a 3-star recruit outside the top 500 players in the 2022 recruiting cycle, Quinshon Judkins was not expected to be such an impact player so quickly. In his freshman season, Judkins won the SEC Freshman of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year, and was named as the first team All-SEC RB. His 1,567 rushing yards and 16 TDs led the entire SEC and were the 2nd-most all time by a freshman, after Herschel Walker.
Judkins saw his numbers decline slightly in 2023, but he still was honored as the first team All-SEC RB once again. Surprisingly, he entered the transfer portal and left for Ohio State. While splitting time in a very talented backfield, Judkins once again took a step back in production. However, he still managed to eclipse the 1,000 rushing mark on nearly 80 fewer carries than his 2023 season. He was recognized as the third team All-Big 10 running back.
Doc Matthew Mitchell’s Top 50 Rookie Big Board
No. 5 Overall Prospect | Ranked as RB2
Here is where your SuperFlex drafts will start to look vastly different depending on the analyst and their preference. For my money, Quinshon Judkins is the No. 2 RB in the class. The Ohio State star was part of the most dynamic backfield duo in college football in 2024. Judkins brought the hammer with him on every carry, running with extreme physicality. Judkins has shown the ability to work in tandem with another player as he did with TreVeyon Henderson in 2024. However, he has also shown the capability to be a workhorse like he was at Ole Miss, where he was the SEC Freshman of the Year.
This draft class makes it really hard to slot the RB talent behind Jeanty. There are a number of solid options that will have their eventual value sorted out based on landing spots in the upcoming draft. Sight unseen, I have Judkins as my RB2 based on his performance throughout his collegiate career. Whether carrying the load in the SEC or bringing the boom for the national championship run of Ohio State, this RB has shown the ability to answer the call every time. He will hear his name called before the end of Day 2 of the upcoming draft and solidify himself as a 1st round dynasty pick.
Keith Ensminger’s Top 50 Rookie Big Board
No. 9 Overall Prospect | Ranked as RB4
Quinshon Judkins first made everyone sit up at attention while playing at Ole Miss. His transfer to Columbus, OH to join the Buckeyes was met with surprise but excitement. He had a quiet season during Big Ten conference play, but he and the Ohio State Buckeyes had a winter to remember. With seven touchdowns and a National Championship, Judkins greatly elevated his value during the College Football Playoffs.
Judkins’ stats from this year may not pop off the page, but he seemed to only get better as the season went on. He may not have great long speed, but with his strength and burst, I believe he has the potential to be selected relatively early on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. If he can viable receiving skills to his game on par with what he showed during the College Football Playoffs, he will be in fantasy football lineups for years to come.
Mike Johrendt’s Top 50 Rookie Big Board
No. 9 Overall Prospect | Ranked as RB4
Originally, it was a puzzling decision when Quinshon Judkins transferred from Ole Miss to Ohio State with Henderson already as the starter, but as the season progressed, it was clear how each player could hold a regular spot in the offense. Flash forward to the end of the season, and you can tell that Judkins was absolutely right to transfer.
Judkins is an interesting blend of physical and athletic, as he is a confident runner who puts his foot in the ground and is decisive. But, he is not afraid to try and get the corner on a stretch play, while also seeking out contact and lowering his shoulder. It would not surprise me if he was the second back off the board in April as he has put plenty on tape to build a strong case for his role in the NFL.
Tristan Cook’s Pre-NFL Combine Rankings
No. 3 Overall Running Back
The next two backs, Quinshon Judkins and Omarion Hampton, have flip-flopped for me all year. They both have similar skill sets. Judkins is a violent runner, who often seeks contact to break through tackles rather than avoid them. He may not be the best athlete on this list, but Judkins might have the best short-area explosiveness in the entire class.
I have some questions about his top-end speed, but Judkins has a very fast first step and possesses great burst. He is a solid receiver of the ball, but not exceptional. Quinshon Judkins is a beast to tackle. He routinely absorbs contact and bounces off would-be tacklers. If he gets drafted by a team that utilizes a power running back, it would be a perfect match.
Quinshon Judkins | Draft Outlook
There has been a little bit of back-and-forth as to where Quinshon Judkins will ultimately be drafted. However, he should safely be a Day 2 selection. He performed quite well at the NFL Combine, posting a sub-4.50s 40-yard dash time. As long as he lands in a spot that has a path to gaining the lion’s share of carries in a reasonable amount of time, Judkins garners late-1st round consideration in dynasty rookie drafts.
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