2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: RB

MaroonBells wrote:

That syncs. Johnsons clips are filled with the kind of holes he'll never see in the NFL.

Iowa always has such good lines. I was surprised they were that high, however. Maybe that is why Johnson just didn't do well blocking, because he didn't have to lol.

I see people will try and go out of their way to discredit anything I say like it is still 2013. Too funny.

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https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/nfl-draft/omarion-hampton-2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report

Thor weighs in on RB2.

Also known as as Taco Bell runs

TreVeyon Henderson has EXPLOSIVE big play ability that simply can’t be taught.

He’s Jamaal Charles (as a prospect, people), without a fumbling issue.

Interesting comp. I can see it.

JustInTime wrote:
TreVeyon Henderson has EXPLOSIVE big play ability that simply can’t be taught.

He’s Jamaal Charles (as a prospect, people), without a fumbling issue.

Interesting comp. I can see it.

He does have big home-run ability, more than his running mate Judkins (who I also like a lot). 

Depending on what happens in FA, he might be very tempting if there at 24 for KOC. JJM's best friend outside of TJH and Darrisaw. 

You're going to have to overlook the injury history though - and keep your fingers/toes crossed going forward.

purplefaithful wrote:

He does have big home-run ability, more than his running mate Judkins (who I also like a lot). 

Depending on what happens in FA, he might be very tempting if there at 24 for KOC. JJM's best friend outside of TJH and Darrisaw. 

You're going to have to overlook the injury history though - and keep your fingers/toes crossed going forward.

What injury history? He broke a bone in his foot and lost 5 games and then lost 3 games to an undisclosed injury. This is simply a false narrative. Perplexing.

RB’s to post 1,500+ yards & 15+ TD’s as a true freshman & get drafted RD1-2 in the NFL Draft:

⁃ Adrian Peterson
⁃ LeSean McCoy
⁃ Ryan Williams
⁃ Todd Gurley
⁃ Nick Chubb

⁃ TreVeyon Henderson*
⁃ Quinshon Judkins*

*Pending Draft Capital.

I don't always agree with Thor Nystrom, but I think his plan for RB mirrors mine and many others around here. 

What should the #Vikings do at the running back position in 2025? 🤷‍♂️@thorku lays out his step-by-step plan 👀 pic.twitter.com/QY9wEaZ9si

— SKOR North - Minnesota Sports (@SKORNorth) February 20, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:
I don't always agree with Thor Nystrom, but I think his plan for RB mirrors mine and many others around here. 

What should the #Vikings do at the running back position in 2025? 🤷‍♂️@thorku lays out his step-by-step plan 👀 pic.twitter.com/QY9wEaZ9si

— SKOR North - Minnesota Sports (@SKORNorth) February 20, 2025

I completely agree with this. Round 3 I think should be the earliest we take a back. If we can get a 2nd rounder, I believe we need to go CB or DT.

MaroonBells wrote:
I don't always agree with Thor Nystrom, but I think his plan for RB mirrors mine and many others around here. 

What should the #Vikings do at the running back position in 2025? 🤷‍♂️@thorku lays out his step-by-step plan 👀 pic.twitter.com/QY9wEaZ9si

— SKOR North - Minnesota Sports (@SKORNorth) February 20, 2025

He lost me a bit at Najee Harris. 

Gimme JCM and an UDFA in this class.

JustInTime wrote:

He lost me a bit at Najee Harris. 

Gimme JCM and an UDFA in this class.

Well, Nystrom does seem to like the biggish, slowish, no lateral agility whatsoever, type of back. In his defense, he does say a back LIKE Harris. In mine, I called Harris a bust before he was drafted. :-) And honestly, even though i've never like him, in lieu of Aaron Jones, a vet "like" Harris wouldn't be a bad combo with a rookie like Henderson or Harvey.

MaroonBells wrote:

Well, Nystrom does seem to like the biggish, slowish, no lateral agility whatsoever, type of back. In his defense, he does say a back LIKE Harris. In mine, I called Harris a bust before he was drafted. :-) And honestly, even though i've never like him, in lieu of Aaron Jones, a vet "like" Harris wouldn't be a bad combo with a rookie like Henderson or Harvey.

I have been seeing Harvey fall a bit all of sudden. Not sure why that is. A lot of RBs are moving up fast now.

Yards after contact per carry for 2025 NFL Draft RBs:

5.25 - Ashton Jeanty ?

4.46 - Damien Martinez

4.43 - TreVeyon Henderson

4.42 - Kaleb Johnson

4.40 - Bhayshul Tuten

Tuten I’ve cooled considerably on. 5 fumbles and iffy pass blocker. Ball security is a relatively easy fix. Blocking might be technique or he just wasn’t asked to do it often. Regardless, in this class that a big issue.

JustInTime wrote:
Yards after contact per carry for 2025 NFL Draft RBs:

5.25 - Ashton Jeanty ?

4.46 - Damien Martinez

4.43 - TreVeyon Henderson

4.42 - Kaleb Johnson

4.40 - Bhayshul Tuten

Tuten I’ve cooled considerably on. 5 fumbles and iffy pass blocker. Ball security is a relatively easy fix. Blocking might be technique or he just wasn’t asked to do it often. Regardless, in this class that a big issue.

I'm surprised Skattebo isn't on that list. Outside of Jeanty, on film, I thought his YAC was maybe the best in this class.

supafreak84 wrote:

I'm surprised Skattebo isn't on that list. Outside of Jeanty, on film, I thought his YAC was maybe the best in this class.

Well it is about YARDS. Skattebo might do better in a broken tackle metric. The backs listed above run for 40 yards after contact. Skattebo might run for 10 or 20 before he's caught from behind by Maurice Clarett.

supafreak84 wrote:

I'm surprised Skattebo isn't on that list. Outside of Jeanty, on film, I thought his YAC was maybe the best in this class.

Could be an oversight by the author or maybe he’s the next guy in line. He’ll be an interesting guy to watch next week. But you’re starting from the ground up for pass blocking. Is he just a bigger Troy Davis? Dunno.

MaroonBells wrote:

Well it is about YARDS. Skattebo might do better in a broken tackle metric. The backs listed above run for 40 yards after contact. Skattebo might run for 10 or 20 before he's caught from behind by Maurice Clarett.

Or the mossad

JustInTime wrote:

Could be an oversight by the author or maybe he’s the next guy in line. He’ll be an interesting guy to watch next week. But you’re starting from the ground up for pass blocking. Is he just a bigger Troy Davis? Dunno.

Or the mossad

Agreed. He's one of those guys where the athletic testing will go a long way in ultimately deciding where he gets drafted. I think the expectation is mid 4.5's. Anything under 4.5 and it jumps him up a couple rounds.

supafreak84 wrote:

Agreed. He's one of those guys where the athletic testing will go a long way in ultimately deciding where he gets drafted. I think the expectation is mid 4.5's. Anything under 4.5 and it jumps him up a couple rounds.

Love his power and how he runs angry. And honestly, I like his moves and lateral quickness more than a guy like Kaleb Johnson. I think his agility scores will be good. 3-cone, shuttle. But man he's so not straight line fast. If he runs under 4.6 I'll be shocked.

Kaleb Johnson is a decisive, patient runner with elite-level contact balance. 😤

Once he hits the 2nd level, he’s tough to bring down at 225+ lbs. 3rd level? Good luck.@thorku listed Larry Johnson as a player comp, and that’s a perfect comparison.pic.twitter.com/wz9ZMNmDDV

— Football Scout 365 (@DraftAnalyst365) February 21, 2025

“You are going to start hearing a lot more about Omarion Hampton. He’s going to be at the Combine around 225, he’s going to run in the mid 4.4s and he’s going to have about 6% body
fat” - Daniel Jeremiah

pic.twitter.com/TmG6Z280Lu

— Dave Heilman NFL (@DynastyDorks) February 22, 2025

RB2 at the start of my process. Still RB2. Not gonna change. I COULD make a case for RB1.