Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
Size:
Height: 5115
Weight: 221
Arm: 30 ¼”
Hand: 9 ¼”
Accomplishments:
First-Team All-SEC (2023, 2022) • Doak Walker Award Semifinalist (2022) • SEC All-Freshman (2022) • SEC Newcomer of the Year (2022)
“Quinshon Judkins is an incredibly talented, scheme-versatile RB prospect with the speed, vision, power, and NFL-densely built frame teams desire to be the lead star in the backfield.”
Strengths:
Age (20)
Run power and physicality
Missed tackles generator
Burst, acceleration, and speed
Concerns:
Too patient, can get caught in the backfield
Receiving production
Overcommits when pressing gaps, gets caught in traffic
Film Analysis:
Quinshon Judkins transferred to Ohio State from Oe Miss. At Ole Miss, Judkins showed to be not only the best running back in the SEC but one of the best running backs in the entire nation as a junior. Judkins transferred to Ohio State to a program with national championship aspirations and he was one of the biggest offseason acquisitions in college football. Judkins shared the backfield with another talented draft prospect in 2024, TreVeyon Henderson. Judkins carved out a role as a power back who could effectively run between the tackles using his size and strength to set the tone of physicality and establish a physical temperament for the offense.
Judkins' strength as a runner is that he is a power runner with a densely-built frame who's difficult to bring down upon contact. With his thick lower body, he can break tackles, drive through arm tackles, and push piles for extra yardage. Judkins displays good contact balance to absorb contact and maintain his balance. He excels in gaining yards after contact. He can convert speed to power when creating a collision with a defender. Judkins’ vision is outstanding. He finds running lanes as he presses the line of scrimmage and works through traffic into the second level. His vision helps him navigate space well to find daylight and gash defenses down the field.
His patience allows him to press gaps and escape when defenders close the door. He is a fleet-footed runner who owns jumps-cuts and quick, evasive maneuvers to escape trouble. Judkins can win one-on-one with an alley defender and force missed tackles in a phone booth. Judkins’ patience allows him to get what is blocked, while his speed/burst helps him win the edges and creates chunk plays.
In the passing game, Judkins tracks and catches the ball fairly well. He aligns in multiple positions (in the slot and outside). He is a strong pass protector. Judkins scans/reads the line of scrimmage well and delivers strong blows to stun defenders. He will stand tall and make contact with physicality. He is useful as a chipper to help his OL before releasing into his check-down route.
Judkins does not receive the targets in the passing game to maximize his potential. As a runner, he tends to be too patient when deciding his lane and sifting through poorly blocked runs—leading to getting caught by backside pursuit. Judkins can overcommit when pressing gaps between the tackles. Getting too far upfield makes escaping a more difficult situation and he will get caught in the wash and traffic during these instances.
Overall, Judkins projects as a high-end starting RB. His scheme versatility strengthens his chances to fit in most modern NFL offenses. Judkins is a good receiving threat also. He brings a complete RB skill set and talent to be a highly productive NFL weapon.
Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Winning Starter
Exposures: Northwestern (2024), Penn State (2024), Michigan (2024), Oregon (2024), LSU (2023), Penn State (2023), Alabama (2023), Auburn (2023), Mississippi State (2023)
