Quinshon Judkins Fantasy Outlook: Should you start Browns RB after latest update on rookie?

Cleveland Browns Rookie Minicamp - Source: Getty
Quinshon Judkins Fantasy Outlook: Should you start Browns RB after latest update on rookie? - Source: Getty

Quinshon Judkins will be tasked with running as fast as he can at some point in his career, but the rookie running back finished dead last in signing his deal. The reason was an ongoing legal battle regarding an alleged domestic incident in South Florida.

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Charges were dropped after an investigation, but the running back isn’t out of the woods yet as the NFL is conducting its own investigation. With so much transpiring around him, it might be easy to hold off, but at what point is he worth taking the plunge? Here’s a look at everything you need to know.

Should you draft Browns RB Quinshon Judkins in 2025?

Quinshon Judkins at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine - Source: Getty
Quinshon Judkins at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine - Source: Getty

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Judkins is expected to sign his new contract Sept. 6, per Adam Schefter, so the next question will be how the Cleveland Browns add him into the fold. The team spent a premium second-round pick on the running back, so there will be pressure to get him on the field at some point.

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However, the rookie has missed training camp and the preseason entirely, which could mean a longer-than-expected warmup period. It is unclear whether he has received the playbook or onboarding materials, so his debut could be further delayed.

Put simply, if he’s available in the teen rounds, the upside is worth a shot. However, it’s hard to view him as a must-have at any point. He should be seen as an experimental pick for managers.

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Quinshon Judkins fantasy outlook in 2025

The Browns running back will be joining a team featuring Dylan Sampson, Jerome Ford, and Raheim Sanders. Depending on how much the Browns want to push him up the depth chart (and how fast) he could end up splitting carries.

Judkins was consistent in his ability to score, but his yardage totals trended down over the course of his college career, which also included a transfer after his second year. As such, his ceiling is likely well below the best in the league. For now, he should be treated as a depth piece with upside.

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Is Quinshon Judkins a good pick in Fantasy Football this year?

He could end up being an impressive value if drafted late enough. However, if managers draft him with expectations of having an RB1, they are likely to be disappointed. If they do take the risk, it should be late in the draft as a depth piece.

The wait to see him take full form could be weeks, which isn’t ideal if managers expect a quick return on investment. Put simply, it will take patience.

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Where should you draft Quinshon Judkins this year?

Quinshon Judkins projection using Sportskeeda's Draft Simulator
Quinshon Judkins projection using Sportskeeda's Draft Simulator

Judkins is projected to be a better option this season than Kareem Hunt, according to Sportskeeda's Draft Simulator.

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However, he pales in comparison to Ray Davis, the backup running back for the Buffalo Bills. Judkins is projected to earn 75.2 points this season with about four touchdowns and 333 rushing yards.

There are better late-round options, but if managers go in with both eyes open, they might find a spot on the roster for Quinshon Judkins.

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