{"id":213927,"date":"2025-01-31T17:07:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T22:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=213927"},"modified":"2025-01-31T17:07:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T22:07:43","slug":"sleeper-running-backs-in-the-2025-nfl-draft-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/01\/31\/sleeper-running-backs-in-the-2025-nfl-draft-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleeper Running Backs in the 2025 NFL Draft Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

This running back class is loaded. In a draft with so much talent at the top, there are some backs who would be household names in normal years that fall into the sleeper category. Let’s take a look at some of the sleeper running backs in the 2025 NFL draft who didn’t make the cut for the top ten prospects this year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sleeper Running Backs in the 2025 NFL Draft Class<\/h2>\n

Damien Martinez, Miami<\/h3>\n

There was a chance Martinez returned to school this season. He turned 21 today (January 31st) and has back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons<\/a> in two different offenses. Martinez slimmed down a bit for the Senior Bowl, but is still a very healthy 5’11” and 226 pounds. He runs like he’s the baddest man on the football field and improved his receiving work each college season.<\/p>\n

More Damien Martinez Information<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Team Fits: Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals<\/em><\/p>\n

Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech<\/h3>\n

Tuten has been scootin’. He’s one of PFF’s highest graded rushers in 2024, and dips and dives around defenders with ease. He’s not the same monster Martinez is, as Tuten is only 211 pounds, but on a shorter frame and with extra wiggle he can be a solid complimentary back at the next level. His receiving work has a way to go, but his a thrasher on the ground who can turn three yard losses into 15 yard gains.<\/p>\n

Team Fits: Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys<\/em><\/p>\n