Dallas Cowboys 2025 draft scouting report: RB Quinshon Judkins

The Ohio State running back is a name to watch

We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at running back Quinshon Judkins from Ohio State.

Quinshon Judkins

RB
Ohio State Buckeyes
Junior
3-star recruit
6’0”
221 lbs

History

Quinshon Judkins, born on October 29, 2003, in Montgomery, Alabama, emerged as a standout running back during his collegiate football career at Pike Road High School in Alabama, where he rushed for over 1,500 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior. Despite his high school success, he was considered an underrated prospect and was given a three-star recruit rating.

Judkins would join Ole Miss in 2022 where he made an immediate impact. He would set school records with 1,567 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns on 274 carries. He also added 15 receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown. His performance earned him numerous accolades, including SEC Freshman of the Year.

In his sophomore year, Judkins continued to excel, rushing for 1,158 yards and 15 touchdowns on 271 carries. He also caught 22 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns. His consistent performance led to a second consecutive First-Team All-SEC selection.

After transferring to Ohio State, Judkins played a crucial role in the Buckeyes’ national championship run. He rushed for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns on 194 carries and caught 22 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. His 86-yard run against Marshall was the third-longest in Ohio State history. Notably, he scored three touchdowns in the national championship game against Notre Dame, helping secure the title.

2024 Statistics

265 Offensive Snaps
194 Rush Attempts
1,060 Rush Yards
5.5 YPC
16 Total TDs
22 Receptions
161 Receiving Yards
1 Fumble
58 First Downs
43 Missed Tackles Forced
1 Penalty

NFL Combine/Pro Day

10-Yard Split- 1.51s (90%)
40-Yard Dash- 4.48s (76%)
Vert- 38.5” (90%)
Broad- 132” (99%)
Bench- 24 (85%) PD

Awards

Third-team All-Big Ten (2024First-team All-Big Ten (2023)
First-team All-Big Ten (2022)

Scorecard

Overall- 84.4
Speed- 79
Acceleration- 91
Agility- 60
Strength- 88
Contact Balance- 90
Vision- 89
Elusiveness- 66
Receiving- 61
Blocking- 51
Discipline- 95

THE GOOD

• Showcases excellent patience and vision waiting for blocks to develop.
• His excellent spatial awareness allows him to read leverage and anticipate defenders’ positioning.
• Compactly built with a strong lower half, he breaks arm tackles and finishes runs with authority.
• Exceptional contact balance lets him absorb hits and keep churning forward.
• Quick-footed and sudden through the hole, though not a burner in the open field.
• Shows adequate burst to turn corners and gash defenses.
• Willing and physical in blitz pickup.

THE BAD

• Doesn’t possess breakaway speed to consistently outrun defensive backs.
• Occasionally waits too long for blocks to develop, leading to stalled plays.
• Not a naturally twitchy or sudden mover in the open field.
• Logged over 700 touches across three seasons, which could...