CINCINNATI — Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State's running back, visited the Bengals in Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Judkins is among several Ohio State standout athletes that the Bengals are inviting for a pre-2025 NFL Draft visit.
TreVeyon Henderson and Jack Sawyer are planning to stop by Cincinnati ahead of the draft day as well.
Judkins is the fifth-ranked rusher on Dane Brugler's major list .
Judkins possesses swift vision and agility to respond to the blocking patterns, though he frequently sprints as if famished, necessitating a blend of his assertive approach with enhanced composure prior to engaging the line of scrimmage. Brugler wrote. The qualities he excels at include his ability to maintain power during plays and withstand tough running conditions, enabling him to lower his shoulders, push through significant collisions, and emerge intact.
In summary, Judkins may not be as explosive compared to other running backs in this group; however, he possesses the determination, agility, foresight, and toughness needed to become a successful primary ball carrier in the NFL. Improving his performance in passing downs could further solidify his position within the team’s roster.
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Judkins, 21, is 53rd spot on Pro Football Focus' big board Lance Zierlein from NFL.com draws a comparison between Judkins and the previous Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon.
Judkins is an efficient runner with impressive stature and notable striking aggressiveness. His running technique combines intensity with a somewhat disorganized flair. Zierlein wrote. He accelerates well during bursts of speed but tends to rely more on collisions rather than nimble moves when navigating through traffic. Outside the tackle box, he performs efficiently, yet struggles to outpace defenders for big gains. His physique and build make him suited for handling heavy carries and excelling in short-yardage situations. However, the significant difference in yards per carry between Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson, even though they run behind the same offensive line, highlights his limitations. Pairing Judkins with a shifty runner could benefit both players; nonetheless, he possesses all the qualities necessary to develop into an every-down top-tier running back.
Daniel Jeremiah could perhaps rank even higher. On Judkins, he ranks higher than most evaluators. Jeremiah places him at number 38 on his list and commended the Ohio State standout in his assessment.
Judkins is a strong, petite runner who has shown impressive career performance, Jeremiah wrote He displays great decisiveness and aggression when running inside. He keeps low to the ground and aggressively seeks out unblocked defenders, showing a fierce desire for contact. His stiff arm can be brutal; however, sometimes he opts instead to lower his head and plow over opponents. When running towards the edge, he typically aims to face up quickly and gain yardage vertically. While not as refined in receiving compared to his Ohio State teammate TreVeyon Henderson, he still performs adequately as an option for screens and check downs and shows good awareness during pass blocking situations. He excels particularly in slow-down scenarios where controlling possession is key. For instance, against Penn State, he finished strong with relentless runs time and again. In summary, although Judkins needs some refinement, he naturally thrives as a primary ball carrier capable of handling heavy workloads.
For the Bengals to select Judkins, they would likely need to do so during the second round using their 49th overall pick. See the image shared by Judkins of the Bengals' locker room below:
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