Cleveland inked Quinshon Judkins in the 2025 NFL draft with the expectation he could eventually take over the Browns’ backfield from Nick Chubb. A July arrest on domestic violence and battery charges briefly paused that plan, but prosecutors declined to move forward, paving the way for a spring/early training-camp return. Judkins’ college resume remains stellar: 3,785 rushing yards, 45 rushing touchdowns, plus 59 catches for 442 yards in three seasons between Ohio State and Ole Miss. Once signed, he’ll compete for the starter role with Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford, who combined for big college and last season Browns production. The dynamic shapes up as a high-upside fantasy scenario if Judkins seizes the job, or a transparent committee if he’s eased in behind established Browns backs.

The Browns’ depth chart adds intrigue for fantasy managers: Ford led Cleveland last year with 565 rushing yards and three touchdowns; Sampson is coming off 1,491 yards and 22 TDs in 2024 at Tennessee, while Judkins’ pro-ready versatility could cut into every-down role. The litigation matter is resolved for now, but the timing of Judkins’ signing and camp entry will matter for early-season usage and upside. Expect this to become a focal point in Browns training camp reports and fantasy-slate discussions as August approaches.