2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ollie Gordon II

Prospect Summary:

While the running back position has been downgraded in terms of the number of first-round picks used on prospects and dollars spent on veterans, it still greatly impacts winning versus losing in the NFL. Good starting running backs make a huge impact on an offense’s potency, and Gordon has starting potential for the NFL.

Gordon has a good skill set for the next level as he is a big running back with straight-line speed. There is natural ability for Gordon to be an effective runner as he has very good vision and is a patient runner. While Gordon is big, he is not overly physical and will just plow over would-be tacklers with dominant violence. Gordon uses his size to pick up yards after contact, and he has good contact balance to maintain his feet after contact. Gordon has quality speed to accelerate to the hole before it closes, and he can really open it up in the open field to break off long runs. While Gordon does not have game-breaking speed like Jahmyr Gibbs, Gordon runs well for a big back.

Many big backs struggle in the passing game, but that is not the case with Gordon. In space, Gordon is natural getting to his spot and shows nice hands to make receptions. Gordon can function as a check-down outlet and run choice routes to help his quarterback.

Gordon has things to work on as he enters what will probably be his final season of college football. At times, Gordon runs upright, and he can stand to improve his knee bend. That will make him harder to tackle and get more out of his powerful frame. Gordon takes some build-up time to hit top speed, so working to improve his burst would help him as well.

If Gordon stays healthy and consistent in 2024, he definitely could end up getting a starter grade from NFL scouts.