2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: RB

MaroonBells wrote:

Funny it took him this long to put Harvey ahead of Skattebo. Hell, I have him ahead of Kaleb Johnson too. Jeanty is in a tier by himself. But if tier two is Henderson, Hampton and Judkins, Harvey is right there at the top of tier 3 in my book. There are a lot of backs in that tier, but Harvey's as good as any of them.

I tried to put him in my top 5 months ago and couldn’t. Now, yeah I’m there.

Jeanty
Really Small gap
Hampton
Small gap
Henderson 
Judkins
Small gap
Harvey
Gap
Martinez 
JCM
Kaleb
Skater boy
Half dozen other guys like Neal, Glidden, James
Gap
Gordon

JustInTime wrote:

I tried to put him in my top 5 months ago and couldn’t. Now, yeah I’m there.

Jeanty
Really Small gap
Hampton
Small gap
Henderson 
Judkins
Small gap
Harvey
Gap
Martinez 
JCM
Kaleb
Skater boy
Half dozen other guys like Neal, Glidden, James
Gap
Gordon

I love JCM but I wouldn't have him that high. Rest is mostly agreeable. I'd have Henderson ahead of Hampton and I disagree with the size of your gap between Jeanty and Hampton. Not that I don't like Hampton. I just think Jeanty is special in a way that none of the other backs are. No one's even close in my mind. He might be the best RB prospect I've ever watched.

MaroonBells wrote:

I love JCM but I wouldn't have him that high. Rest is mostly agreeable. I'd have Henderson ahead of Hampton and I disagree with the size of your gap between Jeanty and Hampton. Not that I don't like Hampton. I just think Jeanty is special in a way that none of the other backs are. No one's even close in my mind. He might be the best RB prospect I've ever watched.

Had to contain myself not to have JCM higher. I can’t find a comp for him, but he’s got all the goods. Maybe not elite speed, but he’s going to get chunks in spades.

Teleport this class back to the 70s and you’ll see 3 guys go in the top 10 and maybe 7 in the first. Another 5 Day 2. It’s just nuts.

All Power Conference RBs with >130.0 rushing YPG and >30.0 receiving YPG in the same season [Last 30 Years]

+ Eddie George, 1995
+ Reggie Bush, 2005
+ Christian McCaffrey, 2015
+ Dalvin Cook, 2016
+ Zach Charbonnet, 2022
+ Cam Skattebo, 2024
+ Omarion Hampton, 2024

— Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) March 29, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:

Funny it took him this long to put Harvey ahead of Skattebo. Hell, I have him ahead of Kaleb Johnson too. Jeanty is in a tier by himself. But if tier two is Henderson, Hampton and Judkins, Harvey is right there at the top of tier 3 in my book. There are a lot of backs in that tier, but Harvey's as good as any of them.

I believe Harvey should be taken after Judkins and Henderson and before Johnson. I think we have talked about this however at one point.

StickierBuns wrote:
...and the questions begs: does it ever make sense to take Kaleb Johnson per value somewhere?? Personally, I wouldn't.

End of Day 2 if you’re desperate. He’s Najee Harris. His upside is David Montgomery. Pfffft.

StickierBuns wrote:
...and the questions begs: does it ever make sense to take Kaleb Johnson per value somewhere?? Personally, I wouldn't.

No. He would need a 90's Cowboys style offense for him to succeed I feel.

StickierBuns wrote:
...and the questions begs: does it ever make sense to take Kaleb Johnson per value somewhere?? Personally, I wouldn't.

I think he'll go day two. I have big problems with his lack of lateral agility and COD, which will be a problem in the NFL when those 8-foot holes he's used to at Iowa become 2-foot creases. But I know there are plenty of people who don't seem to see the same thing. Only takes one team to believe. 

He's a zone runner, so he could appeal to a team like the Vikings, but I think his inability to pass block will keep him out of purple.

MaroonBells wrote:

I think he'll go day two. I have big problems with his lack of lateral agility and COD, which will be a problem in the NFL when those 8-foot holes he's used to at Iowa become 2-foot creases. But I know there are plenty of people who don't seem to see the same thing. Only takes one team to believe. 

He's a zone runner, so he could appeal to a team like the Vikings, but I think his inability to pass block will keep him out of purple.

Exactly. He will need the perfect situation for a chance to succeed IMO

...and the questions begs: does it ever make sense to take Kaleb Johnson per value somewhere?? Personally, I wouldn't.

Notable 2025 RB career touches + fumbles (PFF) pic.twitter.com/zyrw6Flnuc

— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) March 31, 2025

The quintissential Damien Martinez run.

Patience, vision, timing, footwork, power, leg drive.

In a loaded RB class, he might slip to day 3 of the draft, and to the 3rd round of your rookie drafts - but he shouldn't. He's an NFL starter. pic.twitter.com/N1IWVUmREl

— Dynasty Zoltan (@DynastyZoltanFF) March 31, 2025

Karma beckons

TreVeyon Henderson was the ONLY RB in CFB to hit these marks:

➖7.0+ Yards Per Carry
➖1,000+ Rushing Yards
➖250+ Receiving Yards

His 145 Rushing Attempts were the LEAST by a player who cleared the 1,000+ yard mark..

➖Size: 5’10, 207 lbs
➖40 Time: 4.43 (92nd Percentile) pic.twitter.com/pOMx91jEKQ

— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbott) April 1, 2025

Temu Gibbs. Gimme

#Broncos GM George Paton on the 2025 RB draft class:

“It’s a strong class… We’ll get a back in this draft.” pic.twitter.com/SUU0NOzpLM

— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) April 1, 2025

It's safe to say that @dynastyrich really likes Quinshon Judkins... pic.twitter.com/U4qTwvv7TJ

— Dynasty Nerds (@DynastyNerds) March 31, 2025

These guys were hard to bring down last year 💪 pic.twitter.com/BLoOoXVsEw

— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) April 1, 2025

UC Davis RB Lan Larison might just be the most underrated player in the 2025 draft.

2,312 scrimmage yards and 23 total TDs in 2024-25, Larison has also never fumbled in his career, and only allowed 2 pressures in pass pro throughout his career.

Late Round GEM 💎 pic.twitter.com/dpH2SJfi6r

— Andy (@AndyyNFL) March 30, 2025

Shawn Foss
@Shawn_Foss
Matt Waldman's RSP is out today...Hampton is his RB10

I like Waldman's opinion. He knows offense as well or better than anyone. But man his stuff is not worth what he charges and it's way WAY too in depth. I bought it last year. It's just hard to get a read on anything. While I wouldn't put Hampton as RB10!! I don't like him as much as some do. He's similar in a lot of ways to Kaleb Johnson.

the perfect Damien Martinez run

slow play his initial cut to maximize a block

dump two defenders at the second level

carry two defenders into the endzone pic.twitter.com/Zsv7vPaqBh

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) April 2, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:
Shawn Foss @Shawn_Foss Matt Waldman's RSP is out today...Hampton is his RB10

I like Waldman's opinion. He knows offense as well or better than anyone. But man his stuff is not worth what he charges and it's way WAY too in depth. I bought it last year. It's just hard to get a read on anything. While I wouldn't put Hampton as RB10!! I don't like him as much as some do. He's similar in a lot of ways to Kaleb Johnson.

10?

Lol 

No sir. I can’t help but wonder if this isn’t just breaking from “consensus” for the sake of “ohhhhh look at this” type of thing. If you look at the trend line from the mock draft database he’s been RB2 for about 4 months. Deuce McCalister is one comp I’ve seen that rings true. 

10, cmon.

I see shades of Bucky Irving with this guy: pic.twitter.com/Lo99caVka3

— SAL VETRI (@SalVetriDFS) April 1, 2025

Another youngster sees the light.

JustInTime wrote:

10?

Lol 

No sir. I can’t help but wonder if this isn’t just breaking from “consensus” for the sake of “ohhhhh look at this” type of thing. If you look at the trend line from the mock draft database he’s been RB2 for about 4 months. Deuce McCalister is one comp I’ve seen that rings true. 

10, cmon.

While I tend to like people who challenge convention, not to mention the world's most perfect example of groupthink, 10 is pretty ridiculous. He also has Jalen Milroe as his QB2. I guess he didn't see the Senior Bowl.