Jordan Marshall is one of the most freakish athletes in all of college football. Having been a member of Bruce Feldman’s infamous Freaks List in 2024, his athleticism is well-known and showcased on film. As we enter the summer portion of the 2027 NFL Draft cycle, this article will assess Marshall as a prospect ahead of his third season with Michigan.
Jordan Marshall 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report
Career Statistics
- 1,039 Rush Yards
- 5.7 Yards Per Carry
- 65.8 Yards Per Game
- 10 Touchdowns, 0 Fumbles
- 46 Missed Tackles Forced
- 691 Yards After Contact
- 84.5 Average Rushing Grade (Pro Football Focus)
- 82.3 Average Offensive Grade (Pro Football Focus)
- 46.2 Average Receiving Grade (Pro Football Focus)
Player Background
- 5-foot-11, 216-pound frame
- 4-star recruit, 12th-ranked running back in the 2024 recruiting class (24/7)
- Competed in long jump and short sprints while excelling on the gridiron as a high schooler
- Committed to Michigan despite receiving offers from Ohio State, Oregon, and Tennessee
- Named the Michigan Athletic Department’s Newcomer of the Year in 2024
- Second-Team All-Big Ten and the Wolverines’ Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2025
Best Tools for Jordan Marshall
- Impressive lower body strength to drag and carry defenders for additional yardage; incredible pinball ability and contact balance
- Always looks to maul defenders as a blocker; enough raw strength to put defensive linemen on the ground
- Excellent burst in and out of breaks as a receiver while possessing the kind of speed to turn any touch into six points
- Prototypical build to withstand the workload of a lead NFL running back
Fastest College Football Players of Week 9
T9️⃣ 19.9 mph – Jordan Marshall (@J_MARSH2024) RB Michigan pic.twitter.com/cRcGOVF416
— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) October 28, 2025
Tools to Improve for Jordan Marshall
- Lacks creativity in the open field; relies too much on running through defenders, should try to fine-tune his finesse moves
- Only has around six weeks of experience as a starting running back in college football; 2026 will be crucial for him from an evaluation standpoint
- Recognition as a blocker and overall vision lacks consistency and will need refinement
- Tight hips when running outside the numbers prevents him from creating tough angles for tacklers and secondary defenders
Early Player Summary
With a new, experienced offensive coordinator in Ann Arbor and a five-star running back set to split the load, Marshall could be set for a massive junior campaign. He will stay fresh enough to maintain his explosiveness throughout the whole season and will be more involved as a pass catcher too. An expanded and increased role should help Marshall break away from the other running backs in a loaded 2027 NFL Draft.
