2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: RB

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/1896984208817705402?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

No thanks.

If you already have a starter and you can get him in the 5th or 6th round, I'm open. But I don't think any team is going to count on this guy as their RB1. There's a reason he didn't run the 40. Hamstring issue, my dick. He's too damn slow. And not in an Arian Foster way. I think he's another in a long line of great college backs (Ron Dayne, Toby Gerhardt, Trent Richardson) who's skills just don't translate to the NFL.

Watch Henderson's efficiency of movement. So clean. RJ Harvey is another like this. 

TreVeyon Henderson scored a 9.43 out of 10.00 on his RAS Score.

➖5’10
➖202 lbs

His top speed was 23.38 MPH, the 2nd FASTEST amongst ALL RB’s..

➖40 Time: 4.43 (92nd Percentile)
➖Burst Score: 129.5 (91st Percentile)

Henderson had 0 lost Fumbles on 667 Collegiate Touches. pic.twitter.com/rrK6iV5AXF

— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbott) March 5, 2025

Damien Martinez plays with loaded springs in his ankles. Ridiculous movement skills for his size pic.twitter.com/eUEFQlbnZR

— Drew Beatty (@IronCityFilm) March 6, 2025

TreVeyon Henderson vs. Quinshon Judkins

A really interesting debate happening for teams right now as they stack their big boards. Both with identical grades for me (early-mid 2nd round). Different strengths and weaknesses.

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 6, 2025

Not a fan...if we sign Najee and then draft Kaleb, I burn my Zach Line jersey. Now, if we sign Najee and draft, say, Henderson or Harvey, I'll rethink. 

#Steelers RB Najee Harris is “on the #Vikings radar” if they aren’t able to retain Aaron Jones, @DWolfsonKSTP mentioned via @SKORNorth.

Minnesota wants Aaron Jones back, and he is currently “priority number 1” at that position, but Harris would be their pivot if Jones was to go… pic.twitter.com/HeA9RSyanf

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 6, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:
Not a fan...if we sign Najee and then draft Kaleb, I burn my Zach Line jersey. Now, if we sign Najee and draft, say, Henderson or Harvey, I'll rethink. 

#Steelers RB Najee Harris is “on the #Vikings radar” if they aren’t able to retain Aaron Jones, @DWolfsonKSTP mentioned via @SKORNorth.

Minnesota wants Aaron Jones back, and he is currently “priority number 1” at that position, but Harris would be their pivot if Jones was to go… pic.twitter.com/HeA9RSyanf

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 6, 2025

The good news is Doogie is about as connected as I am.

MB,. I wouldn't mind Harris either if Jones walks - but not at the expense of an upgrade at the position via draft.

My top-20 RBs in the 2025 NFL Draft with scouting reports, RAS scores, and comps ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/UDLc4eYHJr pic.twitter.com/C8yvYd9hqb

— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) March 7, 2025

Omarion Hampton has the balance and quick feet of a much much smaller RB.

He's 6'0" and 220 pounds! pic.twitter.com/73EwgPYEuh

— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) March 7, 2025

RB1b. Maybe just RB1.

purplefaithful wrote:
MB,. I wouldn't mind Harris either if Jones walks - but not at the expense of an upgrade at the position via draft.

Agree. Never been a fan of Harris, even before he was drafted, but if we can't re-sign Jones, I think he'd be a tolerable alternative. But neither signing should prevent us from taking a back with one of our first two picks. I just don't want to double down on slow backs. Pair him with a burner.

MaroonBells wrote:

Agree. Never been a fan of Harris, even before he was drafted, but if we can't re-sign Jones, I think he'd be a tolerable alternative. But neither signing should prevent us from taking a back with one of our first two picks. I just don't want to double down on slow backs. Pair him with a burner.

If we signed Najee and drafted Henderson or re-signed Aaron Jones and drafted Judkins...  Ideal pairings with a banger and a guy with juice.

MaroonBells wrote:

Agree. Never been a fan of Harris, even before he was drafted, but if we can't re-sign Jones, I think he'd be a tolerable alternative. But neither signing should prevent us from taking a back with one of our first two picks. I just don't want to double down on slow backs. Pair him with a burner.

If we’re committed to FA dollars on a back, I’d like Harris and say Harvey, Sampson, or JCM over Jones and say Martinez or Johnson. But, fix nearly everything in FA and get Hampton at 24 and don’t look back. Hampton and Savion and I’m setting a 4 hour reminder.

Post Combine Top-10 Rookie RB Rankings for Dynasty (w Notes below)👇:

1. Ashton Jeanty
2. TreVeyon Henderson
3. Omarion Hampton📈
4. Quinshon Judkins🔥
5. Kaleb Johnson
6. Devin Neal (My Guy)
7. Cam Skattebo
8. Dylan Sampson
9. Ollie Gordon II
10. Damien Martinez

Might be the… pic.twitter.com/Fv0MsI3exL

— Al Calo (@Calo_Football) March 8, 2025

There’s no Gibbs in the lot but I think we’ve got a couple of James Cook, Clinton Portis, Deuce McCalister types that could take the O to the next level. I think we get a good 30+ yards out of JJ a game on broken plays.

DJ Giddens has a chance to be RB6 of the class

-6'0" 212 with a 1.53 10 yd split, 39.5" vert, 10'10" broad jump, and 4.33 20 yd shuttle (9.78u RAS)
-4.16 yac/c
-25 runs of 15+ yards
-Higher ElusiveRt & YPRR than Hampton, Henderson, Judkins, and Johnson
-69 missed tackles in 2023 https://t.co/1ckjeWahtY pic.twitter.com/NfDl8jds2N

— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) March 8, 2025

Swing a dead cat, hit a legit RB prospect. Stevie Wonder could find a difference making RB in this class. Just insane.

StickierBuns wrote:
I don't see it with Giddens: looks slow and lacks explosiveness IMO.

It’s funny you say that because earlier I implied the same thing about Tuten, who’s even faster.

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/calo_ff/status/1898401082847735830?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

There’s no Gibbs in the lot but I think we’ve got a couple of James Cook, Clinton Portis, Deuce McCalister types that could take the O to the next level. I think we get a good 30+ yards out of JJ a game on broken plays.

When a guy like Harvey doesn't even make the top 10, you know this is a good class. Been watching more Damien Martinez. I know you've liked him for a while, but his lateral quickness and agility is impressive for a guy his size.

I've reversed course a little after looking at more film...Treyveon Henderson is my guy. When you look at explosiveness, big play ability, weapon in the passing game, and blocking, he is the best fit for our offense and the big play threat KOC wants at the position. Give me the guy who can take a swing pass 75 yards to the house or stiffen up a blitzing linebacker coming through the A gap. He is a younger, faster Aaron Jones. If the cupboard is still bare heading into draft weekend and we haven't done anything at the position in free agency, I wouldn't mind doubling up and taking a bigger back to complement Henderson later in the draft where there will still be value.

supafreak84 wrote:
I've reversed course a little after looking at more film...Treyveon Henderson is my guy. When you look at explosiveness, big play ability, weapon in the passing game, and blocking, he is the best fit for our offense and the big play threat KOC wants at the position. Give me the guy who can take a swing pass 75 yards to the house or stiffen up a blitzing linebacker coming through the A gap. He is a younger, faster Aaron Jones. If the cupboard is still bare heading into draft weekend and we haven't done anything at the position in free agency, I wouldn't mind doubling up and taking a bigger back to complement Henderson later in the draft where there will still be value.

I think he's more explosive than his running mate Judkins. But I would be happy with either. 

He might be there at 24, maybe not?  

All of this years RB's need to pay some homage to Saquon, King Henry and Gibbs for re-invigorating the position.

purplefaithful wrote:

I think he's more explosive than his running mate Judkins. But I would be happy with either. 

He might be there at 24, maybe not?  

All of this years RB's need to pay some homage to Saquon, King Henry and Gibbs for re-invigorating the position.

That's where I'm leaning. Address as much as possible in free agency then pull the trigger on one of these running backs in the draft and get McCarthy another weapon defenses have to account for.

supafreak84 wrote:

That's where I'm leaning. Address as much as possible in free agency then pull the trigger on one of these running backs in the draft and get McCarthy another weapon defenses have to account for.

I just look at how Gibbs makes the lions so much harder to defend. 

Legit RB is way up there on the list of needs for JJM to succeed. 

What will the Vikings do if the DT from Oregon and Henderson are both there at 24? That'll depend on FA I guess.