2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Running Back

11/30/24: > In 2024, Jeanty has averaged 7.5 yards per carry for 2,062 yards with 27 touchdowns and 18 receptions for 102 yards and one touchdown. 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 be a dangerous weapon to lead an NFL rushing attack.

11/30/24: Thus far in 2024, Judkins has averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 759 yards with eight touchdowns. He has 15 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown. Team sources feel that Judkins is a big, fast, and explosive back with pretty good instincts. Even though Judkins has some tightness as an athlete, he has three-down starting potential for the NFL.

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.

11/30/24: In 2024, Hampton averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 1,475 yards and 14 touchdowns with 34 receptions for 295 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.

11/30/24: Johnson has been one of the best running backs in college football this year and he has been a devastating runner in the Big 10. The 6-foot, 225-pounder has a very good skill set with size, speed, power, and natural running instincts. In 2024 he has averaged 6.7 yards per carry for 1,492 yards with 21 touchdowns. He has 20 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. Team sources say that Johnson is a first- or second-round talent but maturity issues will push him into day two.

11/30/24: Martinez has averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 739 yards with eight touchdowns. Martinez is a big, powerful, physical downhill runner who can run through contact and punish tacklers. He is a power back that has starting potential for the NFL. Before transferring to 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.

11/30/24: Edwards has averaged 4.7 yards per carry for 578 yards with four touchdowns. He has 16 receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown.

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.

11/30/24: Giddens has been a tough runner for the Wildcats this season. He has averaged 6.7 yards per carry for 1,271 yards with seven touchdowns. Giddens has also caught 21 passes for 258 yards with a touchdown. Team sources say that Giddens could sneak into the second day of the draft, and he looks like a quality mid-round pick.

11/30/24: Etienne was suspended for the season opener. In 2024, Etienne has averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 477 yards with seven touchdowns. He has 23 catches for 140 yards.

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.

11/30/24: 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. In 2024, Henderson has averaged 7.4 yards per carry for 730 yards with six touchdowns. He has 17 catches for 110 yards.

11/30/24: In 2024, Gordon has averaged 4.7 yards per carry for 870 yards with 13 touchdowns. He has 28 catches for 161 yards.

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.

11/30/24: Hunter has been a physical load for Auburn and has run really hard for the Tigers this season. Thus far, he has averaged 6.6 yards per carry for 1,145 yards with eight touchdowns. He has 21 receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown. In 2023, he averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 909 yards with seven touchdowns. Hunter is a physical downhill runner who can get yards after contact.

11/30/24: In 2024, Moss has averaged 6.3 yards per carry for 765 yards with 10 touchdowns. He has 10 catches for 141 yards. Moss is a physical back with good vision and can pick up yards after contact. Moss was a rotational backup before taking over as the starter in 2024. He averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 484 yards and five touchdowns in 2023.

11/30/24: Neal ran wild to lead Kansas to a surprising upset over Colorado. Neal ran for 307 yards on 37 carries with three touchdowns on the ground. Through the air, he had four catches for 80 yards and a touchdown. Neal has a strong build with the speed to rip off yards in chunks. In 2024, Neal has averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 1,133 yards with 15 touchdowns. He has 23 catches for 249 yards and a touchdown. Team sources say that Neal has mid-round potential for the 2025 NFL Draft.

11/30/24: In 2024, Skattebo has played really well for Arizona State showing excellent versatility as a runner and receiver. He’s averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 1,221 yards with 14 touchdowns. He also has 34 catches for 460 yards and two touchdowns. Skattebo was productive at Sacramento State before going to the Sun Devils.

11/30/24: In 2024, Ott has averaged 2.9 yards per carry for 264 yards and four touchdowns. He has dealt with injuries this season and only has 57 carries. He should return to Cal for next season. 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.

11/30/24: Harvey has been a dynamic and tough runner for UCF in 2024. He has averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,458 yards with 21 touchdowns. He also has 17 receptions for 248 yards and two touchdowns. In 2023, he averged 6.3 yards per carry for 1,416 yards with 16 touchdowns. He caught 19 passes for 238 yards and two scores that season. Harvey has some natural running ability and has gained weight to put together a strong build. He started out his collegiate career at Virginia as a quarterback before entering the portal and switching to running back.

11/30/24: Coleman has averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 1,008 yards with nine touchdowns. He has 21 catches for 160 yards.

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.

11/30/24: Miller has averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 557 and seven touchdowns. He has 13 receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown. Miller is in a platoon with sophomore Justice Haynes.

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.

11/30/24: Johnson has averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 494 yards with five touchdowns. He has 13 receptions for 64 yards.

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.

11/30/24: Mullings has been a physical and tough runner for the Wolverines this season. Thus far in 2024, Mullings has averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 832 yards with 11 touchdowns. Prior to this season, Mullings was buried on the depth chart behind Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards. With Corum in the NFL, Mullings and Edwards are a tough tandem in their senior years.

11/30/24: Robinson has 2.9 yards per carry for 73 yards with three touchdowns.

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

11/30/24: Williams has averaged 2.7 yards per carry for 54 yards with two touchdowns. He has five receptions for 46 yards. Williams has been injured and has not played since mid-September. Williams should return to college next season.

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.

11/30/24: Wright has averaged 4.6 yards per carry for 262 yards with two touchdowns.

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.

11/30/24:Garwo has averaged 4.5 yards per carry for 246 yards with five 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.