Ole Miss' Judkins: RB contract value in NFL 'a big concern'

The value of running back contracts in the NFL is "a big concern" for Ole Miss back Quinshon Judkins.

"I've seen the things that they've done with the running back position and the contracts and the things in the NFL that the running backs are dealing with," Judkins said Thursday, according to ESPN's Heather Dinich.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Las Vegas Raiders runner Josh Jacobs were franchise tagged this offseason. Both failed to secure long-term deals with their respective clubs ahead of Monday's deadline. Neither has signed the tag.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard also received the franchise tag and signed the $10.09-million tender.

Judkins took note of the situation and wants "to be seen as a guy who can really do it all."

"That's why I've improved my game as far as showing what I can do in the passing game," said the Rebels back. "I have a lot of receptions, a lot of passing yards. I can not only be used in the backfield, but I can also be used in the slot as well."

San Francisco 49ers back Christian McCaffrey and Tennessee Titans runner Derrick Henry were among a group of NFL backs that spoke out against the status of the position's market Monday, with McCaffrey calling it "criminal" that teams won't offer running backs more lucrative deals.