Quinshon Judkins, a running back from Ohio State, is heading to the NFL early. After just one season with the Buckeyes, he declared for the Draft on Jan. 24. Given he is a high-end tailback, Judkins is projected to be a Day 1 or Day 2 pick according to multiple outlets.
Takeaways from Ohio State's national championship on Day, a historically great resume, Will Howard, keys to the title run and what's next.
Ohio State have to replace both halves of a historic running back duo this offseason. It's a task the Buckeyes have already prepared for.
Two months ago fans called for Ryan Day's job after Ohio State suffered ... Ohio State's success this season were running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, who made program history ...
Ohio State completed an incredible run in the inaugural season of the 12-team College Football Playoff with wins over Tennessee, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame to
Ohio State looked to the transfer portal after missing the four-team College Football Playoff in 2023. The Buckeye's three major additions were quarterback Will Howard (Kansas State), running back Quinshon Judkins ( Ole Miss ), and safety Caleb Downs (Alabama).
Senior running back TreVeyon Henderson has accounted for over 4,500 yards from scrimmage with 48 total touchdowns. It is hard to fathom what those numbers could be had it not been for injuries to the former five-star signee in the 2021 recruiting class.
TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins become the third pair of Ohio State players to rush for 1,000 yards in the same season.
On September 23, 2023, one of the greatest wrestling promos was ever filmed. The twist, it was from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day
The duo became just the third Ohio State teammates to rush for over 1,000 yards in the same season joining Archie Griffin (1,577) and Pete Johnson (1,059) in 1975 and most recently Carlos Hyde (1,521) and Braxton Miller (1,068) in 2013.
Ohio State made a big splash last offseason by landing the former Ole Miss Rebels running back in the college football transfer portal. On3.com projects Judkins' NIL value is $794,000. It will be interesting to see if the running back's potential NIL earnings at Ohio State can entice Judkins to stay with the Buckeyes for another season.
Ohio State and Coach Ryan Day chose decision not to quit on their season. Instead, they used their faith as their guide.