Quinshon Judkins carries a compelling college profile into the NFL, but 2025 faces a cloud from legal trouble that could land him on the commissioner’s exempt list, potentially wiping out his rookie year. Cleveland positioning him as an early-down back would be ideal, yet the Browns’ depth behind him shapes the entire backfield dynamic. If Judkins misses time, Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson step into the primary roles, reshaping value across the Browns’ offense.

Judkins’ 2024 tape showed power and steadiness, with 1,060 yards and 14 rushing TDs on 194 carries after the Ole Miss move, plus limited but real receiving usage. His college arc includes 1,567 yards and 16 TD as a freshman, then a rebound to 1,060/14 with increased workload split. The projection for 2025 (177 rushing attempts, 672 yards, 6 rush TD; 39 receptions, 306 yards, 3 rec TD; ~9 total TD) gives him PPR upside if he can stay on the field. Yet the safety risk is real, turning this into a high-upside dart throw at best and a clear avoid if the legal situation prevents play.