2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: RB

A whopping SIX running backs earned a 90th-percentile SPORQ athleticism rating at the Combine this weekend:

Bayshul Tuten - 99.5
Omarion Hampton - 96.1
DJ Giddens - 94.6
RJ Harvey - 93.2
Montrell Johnson Jr. - 91.4
Quinshon Judkins - 91.0

This class is unreal! pic.twitter.com/AjqAUxHMq6

— Ryan Heath (@RyanJ_Heath) March 3, 2025

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/ryanj_heath/status/1896575903054135669?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

I mentioned Montrell Johnson as a back I liked in the first post in this thread--as a UDFA sleeper. He wasn't on any lists that I saw at the time. When Brugler put out his big board a few weeks later, Johnson landed at #328. But with those numbers I think he gets drafted somewhere on day three, maybe even as high as the 4th round.

Judkins, Hampton, Henderson?

Any of the 3 would make me happy pairing them up in the backfield with JJM.

purplefaithful wrote:
Judkins, Hampton, Henderson?

Any of the 3 would make me happy pairing them up in the backfield with JJM.

I really like Harvey as well.

Two of @BaldyNFL's favorite RBs to watch ahead of the Draft hail from OSUs... 👀 @OhioStateFB @CowboyFB pic.twitter.com/BMjMLMhIq5

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 4, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:

I mentioned Montrell Johnson as a back I liked in the first post in this thread--as a UDFA sleeper. He wasn't on any lists that I saw at the time. When Brugler put out his big board a few weeks later, Johnson landed at #328. But with those numbers I think he gets drafted somewhere on day three, maybe even as high as the 4th round.

Add picks and double down here and at DT. Insane year for both groups.

The #Vikings met with Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo at the NFL Combine, sources tell me. Skattebo is expected to be a day 2 pick. pic.twitter.com/WLtZZqvCdJ

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 4, 2025

No thanks.

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/1896984208817705402?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

No thanks.

If you already have a starter and you can get him in the 5th or 6th round, I'm open. But I don't think any team is going to count on this guy as their RB1. There's a reason he didn't run the 40. Hamstring issue, my dick. He's too damn slow. And not in an Arian Foster way. I think he's another in a long line of great college backs (Ron Dayne, Toby Gerhardt, Trent Richardson) who's skills just don't translate to the NFL.

Watch Henderson's efficiency of movement. So clean. RJ Harvey is another like this. 

TreVeyon Henderson scored a 9.43 out of 10.00 on his RAS Score.

➖5’10
➖202 lbs

His top speed was 23.38 MPH, the 2nd FASTEST amongst ALL RB’s..

➖40 Time: 4.43 (92nd Percentile)
➖Burst Score: 129.5 (91st Percentile)

Henderson had 0 lost Fumbles on 667 Collegiate Touches. pic.twitter.com/rrK6iV5AXF

— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbott) March 5, 2025

Damien Martinez plays with loaded springs in his ankles. Ridiculous movement skills for his size pic.twitter.com/eUEFQlbnZR

— Drew Beatty (@IronCityFilm) March 6, 2025

TreVeyon Henderson vs. Quinshon Judkins

A really interesting debate happening for teams right now as they stack their big boards. Both with identical grades for me (early-mid 2nd round). Different strengths and weaknesses.

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 6, 2025

Not a fan...if we sign Najee and then draft Kaleb, I burn my Zach Line jersey. Now, if we sign Najee and draft, say, Henderson or Harvey, I'll rethink. 

#Steelers RB Najee Harris is “on the #Vikings radar” if they aren’t able to retain Aaron Jones, @DWolfsonKSTP mentioned via @SKORNorth.

Minnesota wants Aaron Jones back, and he is currently “priority number 1” at that position, but Harris would be their pivot if Jones was to go… pic.twitter.com/HeA9RSyanf

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 6, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:
Not a fan...if we sign Najee and then draft Kaleb, I burn my Zach Line jersey. Now, if we sign Najee and draft, say, Henderson or Harvey, I'll rethink. 

#Steelers RB Najee Harris is “on the #Vikings radar” if they aren’t able to retain Aaron Jones, @DWolfsonKSTP mentioned via @SKORNorth.

Minnesota wants Aaron Jones back, and he is currently “priority number 1” at that position, but Harris would be their pivot if Jones was to go… pic.twitter.com/HeA9RSyanf

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 6, 2025

The good news is Doogie is about as connected as I am.

MB,. I wouldn't mind Harris either if Jones walks - but not at the expense of an upgrade at the position via draft.

My top-20 RBs in the 2025 NFL Draft with scouting reports, RAS scores, and comps ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/UDLc4eYHJr pic.twitter.com/C8yvYd9hqb

— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) March 7, 2025

Omarion Hampton has the balance and quick feet of a much much smaller RB.

He's 6'0" and 220 pounds! pic.twitter.com/73EwgPYEuh

— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) March 7, 2025

RB1b. Maybe just RB1.

purplefaithful wrote:
MB,. I wouldn't mind Harris either if Jones walks - but not at the expense of an upgrade at the position via draft.

Agree. Never been a fan of Harris, even before he was drafted, but if we can't re-sign Jones, I think he'd be a tolerable alternative. But neither signing should prevent us from taking a back with one of our first two picks. I just don't want to double down on slow backs. Pair him with a burner.

MaroonBells wrote:

Agree. Never been a fan of Harris, even before he was drafted, but if we can't re-sign Jones, I think he'd be a tolerable alternative. But neither signing should prevent us from taking a back with one of our first two picks. I just don't want to double down on slow backs. Pair him with a burner.

If we signed Najee and drafted Henderson or re-signed Aaron Jones and drafted Judkins...  Ideal pairings with a banger and a guy with juice.

MaroonBells wrote:

Agree. Never been a fan of Harris, even before he was drafted, but if we can't re-sign Jones, I think he'd be a tolerable alternative. But neither signing should prevent us from taking a back with one of our first two picks. I just don't want to double down on slow backs. Pair him with a burner.

If we’re committed to FA dollars on a back, I’d like Harris and say Harvey, Sampson, or JCM over Jones and say Martinez or Johnson. But, fix nearly everything in FA and get Hampton at 24 and don’t look back. Hampton and Savion and I’m setting a 4 hour reminder.

Post Combine Top-10 Rookie RB Rankings for Dynasty (w Notes below)👇:

1. Ashton Jeanty
2. TreVeyon Henderson
3. Omarion Hampton📈
4. Quinshon Judkins🔥
5. Kaleb Johnson
6. Devin Neal (My Guy)
7. Cam Skattebo
8. Dylan Sampson
9. Ollie Gordon II
10. Damien Martinez

Might be the… pic.twitter.com/Fv0MsI3exL

— Al Calo (@Calo_Football) March 8, 2025

There’s no Gibbs in the lot but I think we’ve got a couple of James Cook, Clinton Portis, Deuce McCalister types that could take the O to the next level. I think we get a good 30+ yards out of JJ a game on broken plays.

DJ Giddens has a chance to be RB6 of the class

-6'0" 212 with a 1.53 10 yd split, 39.5" vert, 10'10" broad jump, and 4.33 20 yd shuttle (9.78u RAS)
-4.16 yac/c
-25 runs of 15+ yards
-Higher ElusiveRt & YPRR than Hampton, Henderson, Judkins, and Johnson
-69 missed tackles in 2023 https://t.co/1ckjeWahtY pic.twitter.com/NfDl8jds2N

— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) March 8, 2025

Swing a dead cat, hit a legit RB prospect. Stevie Wonder could find a difference making RB in this class. Just insane.