2025 NFL Draft: The Running Back class

[Scoundrel]

Figuring out how to navigate this site…

 

[Scoundrel]

I have;
1. Jeanty
2. Hampton
3. Judkins
4. Henderson

Drop off (Bottom Round 3)
5. Sampson
6. Skattebo
7. Johnson

Rounding out the top 10.
8. James
9. Tuten
10. Hunter

Emoji Eyes

 

[cdumler7]

1. Jeanty
2. Henderson
3. Johnson
4. Hampton
5. Judkins

Is my top 5 and all top 64 grades

Honestly the more I think about the position my only disagreement would maybe be moving Hampton to 3 and Johnson to 4 but I really like both of them. Henderson at 2 has a ton of risk with it, but he could also become one of the best weapons from the RB position in the NFL not named Gibbs or Barkley.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I have;
1. Jeanty
2. Hampton
3. Judkins
4. Henderson

Drop off (Bottom Round 3)
5. Sampson
6. Skattebo
7. Johnson

Rounding out the top 10.
8. James
9. Tuten
10. Hunter

I like this list and in its order.

 

[jarntt]

It's a very deep RB class. Is there good reason to go Hampton early when there are guys close enough to his level that will go in round 3 or even day 3?

That's your opinion. I disagree and I think many others do also. But of course, if you think that then no you wouldn't take him early. I have Hampton really really close to Jeanty and wouldn't at all be surprised if we looked back at him as the better player in a couple of years. Who knows. He could also be out of the league by then. That's why no one pays me for my opinions. I wouldn't be shocked if both are gone before the Cowboys are on the clock. Jeanty to the Raiders and Hampton to the Bears.

 

[Clayton]

I have;
1. Jeanty
2. Hampton
3. Judkins
4. Henderson

Drop off (Bottom Round 3)
5. Sampson
6. Skattebo
7. Johnson

Rounding out the top 10.
8. James
9. Tuten
10. Hunter

For me, I think Jeanty, Hampton and Henderson are in the top 3 but they're all separate tiers. Jeanty is the total package. Hampton is great but not on the same level. Henderson's blocking puts him above the other speed guys but he isn't going to bellcow like Jeanty and Hampton could.

From there, I think different teams are going to target different fits. I was joking in the mock draft topic that I think there are about 60 players with rd3 grades. 10 of those could be RBs. If you trade up for an RB, Im sure teams will gladly trade down and its cheap to trade around rd3.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Hampton ends up being the best back in this draft. He has it all.
Could be 3 RB’s drafted in the first.
Henderson is explosive and is the best pass protector in this draft but injuries are a concern. I think he is better suited for a 1-2 punch kinda backfield
Judkins can do it all. He is my #4 in this class but a wildcard. He has the side to side, power back for tough yards, he can catch and pass protect.

Sleepers for me are Giddens and Harvey. I like both those guys a lot in the 3-4 rounds. I will add Brooks but he is more in the 5th or so

Jayden Blue is an interesting guy. Explosive but I don’t think he is a great runner but he has great hands. At worst a 3rd and medium/long type of back you can put in there to catch the ball.