The Browns select RB Quinshon Judkins with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Judkins spent the first two seasons of his collegiate career at Ole Miss, where he totaled 545 carries for 2,725 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns. In addition, he also had 37 receptions for 281 receiving yards and three touchdowns. During his freshman year in 2022, Judkins led the SEC with 274 carries, 1,567 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.
He then transferred to Ohio State for the 2024 season, where he recorded 194 carries for 1,060 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. He also added 22 receptions for 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Judkins joins a running back room that features Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr. Adding depth to the position – especially with RB Nick Chubb hitting free agency at the start of the new league year – provides the chance to re-establish their run game in the offense. During the 2024 season, the Browns averaged 94.6 rushing yards per game, ranked 29th in the league. With the addition of a young player like Judkins, the Browns can utilize their backs to their advantage and establish the run game.