2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Running Back

9/7/24: To open the 2024 season, Jeanty carried Boise State to a 56-45 win over Georgia Southern. Jeanty ran for 267 yards on 20 carries and had six touchdowns. Jeanty (5-8, 217) has a strong build with impressive speed and athleticism. In 2023, Jeanty averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,347 yards with 14 touchdowns. He also was a tremendous receiving back with 43 receptions for 569 yards and five scores. Jeanty could a dangerous weapon to lead an NFL rushing attack.

9/7/24: The big back Hampton ran well for North Carolina in 2023, averaging 5.9 yards per carry for 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown. Hampton is built well for the NFL. He has speed and is a tough load to tackle. Hampton runs hard and picks up lots of yards after contact. In the 2024 season opener, Hampton ran for 29 yards on 30 carries and had five receptions for 17 yards.

9/7/24: To open the 2024 season, Gordon ran for 104 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns while catching four passes for 42 yards and a touchdown versus South Dakota State. Gordon was one of the most effective running backs in college football in 2023, as he ripped off 1,732 yards with 21 touchdowns while averaging 6.1 yards per carry. He also showed functional receiving ability for a big back, with 39 catches for 330 yards and a touchdown. As a runner, Gordon has impressive vision and contact balance and can pick up yards after contact. He has quality speed for a big back with a straight-line burst to outrun some defenders on long runs. Gordon has soft hands and is natural catching the ball. He could stand to improve his knee bend to run more behind his pads as he is prone to running upright. He also requires some steps to hit top speed, so improving his burst would be helpful for the NFL.

9/7/24: Ott ran well for the Golden Bears in 2023, averaging 5.3 yards per carry for 1,305 yards with 12 touchdowns. He also caught 26 passes for 196 yards with two scores. The previous season he had 46 receptions for 321 yards with three scores to go along with 897 yards rushing (5.3 average) and eight scores. Ott is put together well and versatile. In the 2024 season opener, Ott ran for 49 yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns.

9/7/24: At Ole Miss, Judkins was a tough runner who has been productive the past two seasons. In 2023 he averaged 4.3 yards per carry for 1,158 yards with 16 touchdowns. The previous season he averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 1,567 yards with 16 touchdowns. Judkins transferred to Ohio State for the 2024 season. In his Buckeyes debut, Judkins ran for 55 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown.

9/7/24: In 2023, Henderson averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 926 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had 19 receptions for 229 yards as well. Henderson put together an impressive freshman year in 2021 and was too talented to keep on the bench behind more experienced upperclassmen. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry that season for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns on only 183 carries. Henderson also was an impressive receiving back, snatching 27 passes for 312 yards and four scores. Before getting injured in 2022, he averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 571 yards and six touchdowns. With his impressive skill set, Henderson has upside to explode in 2024. To open the 2024 season, Henderson had eight carries for 65 yards against Akron.

9/7/24: Edwards had 11 carries for 27 yards versus Fresno State.

6/6/24: Edwards took 119 carries for 497 yards – 4.2 average – and five touchdowns in 2023. He also caught 30 passes for 249 yards. Edwards was the backup to Blake Corum over the past few seasons, but Edwards was superb to close out 2023 and 2022, showing a real combination of size and speed. He was phenomenal in the 2022 games against Ohio State (22-216-2), Purdue (25-185-1) and TCU (23-119). Edwards has quality size and impressive speed.

9/7/24: Etienne was suspended for the season opener.

6/6/24: After the 2023 season, Etienne transferred to Georgia from Florida. With the Gators in 2023, Etienne averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 753 yards and eight touchdowns. He also notched 21 receptions for 172 yards. Etienne played really well as a freshman and produced for the Gators despite not getting a big work load. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry on 118 carries for 719 yards and six touchdowns. He also had nine catches for 66 yards. Etienne is a physical runner with a strong build and quickness.

9/7/24: In his Hurricanes debut, Martinez ran for 65 yards on 15 carries. Prior to being in Miami, Martinez played at Oregon State. In 2023, Martinez averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,185 yards with nine touchdowns. He had 11 receptions for 126 yards.

9/7/24: Johnson had 11 carries for 106 yards and a touchdown.

6/6/24: Johnson averaged 5.4 yards per carry in 2023 for 817 yards and five touchdowns. Trevor Etienne was the feature back, while Johnson served as the No. 2, but Johnson would have been the starter at most schools. He is a tough downhill runner who picks up yards after contact and has quickness in a strong build. Now that Etienne has transferred to Georgia, Johnson should be the workhorse for the Gators in 2024.

Johnson followed head coach Billy Napier from La.-Lafayette to Florida, and Johnson hit the ground running in the SEC. While serving in a platoon backfield, Johnson averaged 5.4 yards per carry in 2022 for 841 yards and 10 touchdowns. Johnson would have been the feature back for most programs, but at Florida, he split carries with Trevor Etienne and running quarterback Anthony Richardson. As a freshman with the Ragin’ Cajuns, he averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 838 yards and 12 touchdowns. Johnson is a strong, downhill, physical runner who is tough to tackle. He could help himself to show more receiving ability.

9/7/24: Through two games, Williams has 48 yards on 15 carries with a touchdown.

6/6/24: Williams was a backup at Alabama in 2023, averaging 5.0 yards per carry for 560 yards and five touchdowns. He also took 11 receptions for 58 yards and a score. Williams would have been the feature back at most schools. He has a strong build and quickness.

9/7/24: In the season opener, Coleman had 127 yards on 16 carries with three touchdowns.

6/6/24: Coleman ran well for the Arizona Wildcats in 2021 averaging 6.8 yards per carry for 871 yards with five touchdowns. He also caught 25 passes for 283 yards with a touchdown. Coleman has a short, strong build with some quickness. In a potent offense, Coleman has flashed next-level ability.

9/7/24: Robinson had 12 yards on seven carries against Clemson.

6/6/24: Robinson figures to be the secondary back to Trevor Etienne, but Robinson would be the starter at most schools. In 2023, he averaged 4.9 yards per carry for 330 yards and three touchdowns. Robinson

9/7/24: Miller had 54 yards on five carries.

6/6/24: Miller is the favorite to take over for Jace McClellan in 2024 although Miller will have to beat out some talented competitors to be the feature back for the Crimson Tide. In 2023 he averaged 4.9 yards per carry for 201 yards and a touchdown. He caught four passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.

9/7/24: Wright had 19 yards on seven carries with a touchdown.

2/24/24: Wright averaged 4.4 yards per carry in 2023 for 797 yards and eight touchdowns. Wright flashed in 2021 for Florida, but in 2022, he was buried on the depth chart behind some talented runners. That situation led to Wright transferring to South Florida for 2023.

9/7/24: Garwo has 59 yards on 10 carries with two touchdowns.

2/24/24: While playing for Boston College, Garwo averaged 5.2 yards per carry in 2023 for 270 yards and a touchdown. Garwo flashed some ability in 2021 with an average of 5.1 yards per carry for 1,045 yards and seven touchdowns. While his rushing production declined in 2022, he did well as a receiver with 29 catches for 241 yards. After the 2023 season, Garwo transferred to Nevada.