The 2025 NFL Combine’s third day began with the running back group showing their skills, and a few players ended the day as standouts among the notably deep class.
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NFL Draft Running Back Prospects Who Played Their Way Into Becoming Standouts At The 2025 NFL Combine In Indianapolis.
Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Outside of the two hometown Buckeyes, Tuten easily had the biggest crowd reaction to his 40-yard dash. Mainly known as a power back, the 5’9” 206 206-pound back sprinted to a position-best 4.32 second time. He was near the top for all testing areas, with a 40.5” vertical jump and 10’10” broad jump. His drill work looked smooth as well, putting together an overall fantastic day in Indianapolis. He’s slowly started to gain legit draft hype, and his standout combine performance could push him into the upper echelon of running back prospects.
Potential Team Fit: Denver Broncos
Bhayshul Tuten Scouting Report
Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Hampton has been pushing for the first round in the pre-draft process, and the combine was another major step toward that. At 221 pounds, he showed scouts he had every skill necessary to become a great NFL back. He finished the day with a 9.93 Relative Athletic Score, 14th out of 1909 RBs since 1987. The highlight of his performance was his 4.47 40-yard dash, and he equally shined in explosive testing with a 38” vertical and 10’10” broad jump.
Potential Team Fit: Los Angeles Chargers
Omarion Hampton Scouting Report
Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
Judkins is a prospect some people have seemingly overthought and undervalued, especially when compared to his more explosive teammate TreVeyon Henderson. He almost caught Henderson in the 40-yard dash and beat him with a 9.88 RAS over TreVeyon’s 9.45. He measured in at 6’0” and 221 pounds and flew to a 4.48 second 40, in the company of some much lighter backs. The explosive testing was his biggest moment of the day, jumping 11 feet in the broad and 38.5” vertically.
Potential Team Fit: Dallas Cowboys
Quinshon Judkins Scouting Report
DJ Giddens, Kansas State
One of the most athletic running backs at the combine, Giddens’s testing made him an easy standout. He finished with the second-highest RAS out of the backs and impressed massively. His 39.5” vertical jump and 10’10” broad jump were both second-best, and his blazing 4.43 second 40-yard dash was 6th. His shiftiness and quick-hitter skills were on display in the drills too, flashing every time he stepped up and touched the ball.
Potential Team Fit: Philadelphia Eagles
Brashard Smith, SMU
Smith’s past at WR came out in the best way on Saturday, finishing with the fastest acceleration after five yards out of any back in the 40-yard dash. His 4.39 second time was third among RBs, same with his top speed of 23.27 mph. His work in the drills matched how he looked on tape too, flying through compact movements and looking comfortable doing it. He needed to continue to show improvement as a true RB, and he did just that to finish as a combine standout.
Potential Team Fit: Washington Commanders
Brashard Smith Scouting Report
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