Quinshon Judkins
#18 OverallRBRound 1 Prospect

Quinshon Judkins

Ohio State

Height5'11"
Weight218 lbs
Draft Status2026 Eligible
NFL CompJosh Jacobs

Scouting Report & Film Evaluation

A punishing downhill runner who combines contact balance, vision, and leg drive. Judkins consistently turns 2-yard gains into 6-yard bursts by breaking arm tackles and absorbing direct contact at the second level.

Key Strengths

  • Elite Contact Balance
  • Vision Between Tackles
  • Short-Yardage Finishing
  • Durability

Areas for Development

  • Lacks 90-yard homerun top speed
  • Pass-protection consistency

Draft Projection & Valuation

Projected RoundRound 1
Draft WindowPick 14-24
Positional ValueTier 2 (High)

NFL Scheme & Roster Fit

Quinshon Judkins projects as an impactful RB at the NFL level with immediate starter upside. Organizations drafting in the first round that run modern, scheme-versatile setups will covet his combination of film execution and athletic traits.

The pro comparison to Josh Jacobs underscores his ceiling: high football IQ, reliable technical consistency, and game-changing playmaking when the contest is on the line.

Offensive architects looking for versatile playmakers will scheme creative touches in space and red-zone opportunities.