Approaching the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.

If the Steelers do not re-sign RB Najee Harris, the black and gold will be in the market for another ball carrier to pair with Jaylen Warren, who I anticipate returning. In my opinion, the best place to find one will be the draft. The National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes are a good place to start looking.

Quinshon Judkins scouting report

Judkins became a household name after his three TD performance to help Ohio State secure a title. He shredded the Notre Dame defense, rushing for 100 yards and two TDs on just 11 carries and catching two passes for 21 yards and another score.

Judkins started his career at Ole Miss and ran for 1,547 yards in his freshman season – the most since the great Herschel Walker in 1980. He followed that up with a 15-TD season in his sophomore campaign, earning first-team SEC honors for the second consecutive year.

He transferred to Ohio State for more exposure and the chance to contend for a title. I’d say both of those boxes are checked.

The three games I watched were Oregon (regular season), Penn State, and Notre Dame.

Here are a few of my takeaways:

Judkins is a power back who frequently seeks contact. He’s a decisive runner with above-average vision and contact balance. He also has a nose for the end zone, as the Buckeyes utilized him exclusively inside the ten-yard line.

With that said, I do have some slight concerns. He’s a below-average pass-catcher, and he did not display significant breakaway speed in games, especially when compared to his counterpart Treyveon Henderson, who should be drafted in a similar range. This assuredly will be picked apart due to the fact that Judkins just had an outstanding combine.