RB: Quinshon Judkins - CLE

2024 Season Summary

2024 at Ohio State

• Rushing: 194 carries, 1,060 yards (5.5 YPC), 14 rushing TDs

• Receiving: 22 receptions, 161 yards, 2 receiving TDs

• Efficiency metrics: posted ~26.5% avoided tackle rate; 64% yards after contact; 30% of carries resulted in first downs

• Physical profile (Combine): 4.48 40‑yard dash, 38.5″ vertical, 132″ broad jump — highlighting both power and explosiveness

Role & Style

• A physical, downhill runner with a stiff-arm game

• While not elite in pure receiving, he’s capable, averaging over 7 YPR and 2 receiving TDs

  
  

NFL Transition

Draft & Investment

• Drafted by Cleveland in the 2nd round (36th overall) in 2025

• Strong draft capital shows the Browns view him as their future franchise RB

Analytical Profile Advantage

• Ranked among top RB rookies analytically: 4.55 created yards per carry (#5 class)

• Strong breakout metrics and first-down %, TD production

2025 Fantasy Outlook

Positives

• Deployed in early-down and red-zone work, good touchdown floor

• Elite burst and breakaway ability, high upside per touch

• Substantial draft capital and organizational trust send high volume signals

Headliner Take

Quinshon Judkins enters the 2025 fantasy football season as a rookie with strong draft capital (2nd round, 36th overall) and a clear path to significant early-down and red-zone work in the Browns’ backfield. After a productive 2024 season at Ohio State posting 1,060 rushing yards, 14 rushing TDs, and 161 receiving yards, Judkins brings proven efficiency (5.5 YPC) and power to Cleveland’s ground game. While he’ll likely share touches with Jerome Ford early on, Judkins’ size, burst, and tackle-breaking ability position him to claim a larger role as the season progresses. His receiving profile is solid but not a major strength, so his fantasy value in 2025 will largely hinge on rushing volume and touchdown opportunities behind a Browns offensive line that isn't great. For where he is being taken in drafts though he is worth the risk as your teams RB3 at worst.