Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins is declaring for the NFL Draft after helping lead the Buckeyes to the national title, he told ESPN. Judkins is one of the top running back prospects in the draft class after surpassing 1,000 yards rushing in each of his three collegiate seasons.

Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship game, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft.

Judkins is rated fifth among draft-eligible running backs by ESPN’s Mel Kiper, behind Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton, Syracuse’s LeQuint Allen and Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson. The 2025 NFL draft takes place April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisc.

Buffalo Bills starting safety Taylor Rapp has been ruled out for the AFC Championship Game on Sunday against the host Kansas City Chiefs.

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins, who formed a top duo with TreVeyon Henderson during the Buckeyes' title season, will enter the NFL draft.

Ohio State have replace both halves of a historic running back duo this offseason. It's a task the Buckeyes have already prepared for.

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins is looking to capitalize on the momentum he built up by helping the Buckeyes win the College Football

Houston has also targeted an Ohio State player in back-to-back drafts, so adding Quinshon Judkins might be in play for Nick Caserio on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship, told ESPN on Friday that he will enter the 2025 NFL draft rather than use his final season of collegiate eligibility.

Here's why Ohio State football RB Quinshon Judkins decided to leave Ole Miss and transfer to the Buckeyes last offseason:

Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft after leading the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff national championship, he told ESPN. Judkins is one of the top running back prospects in the 2025 draft class after eclipsing the 1,