The Cleveland Browns selected Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 36th overall.

Judkins rushed for 3,785 yards over his three seasons in college. He transferred to Ohio State in 2024 and rushed for 1,060 yards in his only campaign with the Buckeyes.

The Browns have a vacancy in the backfield after allowing Nick Chubb to walk in free agency. Chubb's 2024 season ended after breaking his foot.

Pre-draft profile

Judkins is a tone-setter. He provided the thunder to TreVeyon Henderson's lightning in Ohio State's national title-winning backfield. The former Ole Miss transfer's a physical runner who throws defenders to the side with a nasty stiff arm or keeps plays alive by running through tackle attempts. Mentality is part of the equation, for sure, but his ability to explode into contact also speaks to his impressive athletic profile. Those natural gifts are evident with his initial upfield burst, too. Judkins demonstrates the patience and vision to maximize carries in any run scheme. A lack of elusiveness limits his options for creativity, and he's never contributed much as a receiver out of the backfield, but the value he provides as an early down runner is enough to earn Judkins a lead NFL backfield role.