Quinshon Judkins Dynasty Rookie Profile – Fantasy Football 2025

Quinshon Judkins Dynasty Rookie Profile

RB – Cleveland Browns | Drafted: Round 2, Pick 36 | College: Ohio State

Quinshon Judkins brings early-down hammer traits and underrated three-down potential to a Browns offense looking to rebuild its ground game. With second-round draft capital and a clear rushing path, Judkins enters 2025 dynasty leagues as a high-floor RB2 option with touchdown upside.

College Career Recap

Judkins began his college career at Ole Miss, exploding onto the scene with over 1,500 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns as a true freshman. His north-south running style, compact power, and quick decision-making made him one of the most productive backs in the SEC. After two standout years, he transferred to Ohio State in 2024, where he split work with fellow draft pick TreVeyon Henderson and helped lead the Buckeyes to a national title.

Even with the reduced volume, Judkins maintained top-tier efficiency, finishing his collegiate career with a rushing grade consistently above 87.0 and never fumbling more than once in a season. Though rarely used as a receiver, his hands were reliable, and his limited 2024 receiving reps at Ohio State showed promising flashes. His elite vision and physical style translated in both gap and inside-zone concepts.

NFL Scouting Report

NFL Scouting Report

At 6’0” and 221 lbs, Quinshon Judkins enters the NFL as one of the most physically imposing backs in the 2025 class. Built with a dense frame and low center of gravity, Judkins combines bruising power with surprising burst. His athletic profile (4.48 40-yard dash, 1.51 10-yard split, 38.5” vertical, 11’ broad) confirms what the film already shows—he’s explosive through the hole and finishes with authority.

Judkins thrives in inside zone and gap schemes where he can press the line, make a controlled one-cut, and accelerate through contact. He’s a violent finisher, generating yards after contact with a natural forward lean and elite contact balance. He consistently falls forward, averaging a touchdown once every 16 carries over his college career. His footwork in tight spaces and ability to control stride length give him the tools to work effectively behind interior-heavy blocking schemes.

However, Judkins’ game is built on momentum rather than lateral agility. His hips are tight, limiting sudden re-directs or jukes in confined spaces. He’s not a natural creator when the play breaks down and lacks the top-end speed to consistently beat defenders to the boundary. He’s best when operating on schedule in a well-structured run scheme.

As a receiver, Judkins flashed improved hands in 2024 but was rarely asked to run complex routes. He brings functional pass-catching value and has the frame to absorb contact over the middle. Pass protection remains a developmental area—he has the build and physical mindset for blitz pickup, but inconsistent technique and awareness limit his third-down upside early on.

Scheme Fit & Projected Role with Browns

The Browns selected Judkins early in Round 2 to reboot their backfield after moving on from Nick Chubb and D’Onta Foreman. While Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson are in the mix, Judkins is expected to take the lead role on early downs.

Under head coach Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland has leaned into the run game—often with committee usage—but the investment in Judkins signals a shift toward establishing a primary runner. He’ll likely handle 12–15 carries per game out of the gate, with red zone and short-yardage work giving him weekly scoring upside. If he can prove capable on passing downs, Judkins has a shot to grow into a true bell cow role.

Rookie Outlook (2025)

• Floor: RB3 with consistent rushing volume and TD upside

• Ceiling: RB2 with three-down potential in a run-centric system

• Early Projection: 180–210 carries, 15–25 targets, 1,100 total yards, 8–10 TDs

• Expected PPG (0.5 PPR): 8.8 – 14.8

  
  

Long-Term Dynasty Value

Judkins offers plug-and-play value in early rookie drafts, particularly in 1QB formats where he projects as a mid-late Round 1 selection. In Superflex leagues, he’s consistently falling into the 1.07-1.08 range in 2QB formats. While the offensive line in Cleveland is aging, Judkins’ workload projection and red zone utility give him a high weekly floor.

If he can grow as a pass catcher and earn more snaps in two-minute situations, Judkins could develop into a reliable top-15 fantasy RB. At just 21 years old, he’s a long-term asset with foundational upside in dynasty leagues.