Quinshon Judkins

Quinshon A. Judkins (born October 29, 2003) is an American professional football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and Ohio State Buckeyes, winning a national championship with the latter in 2024. Judkins was selected by the Browns in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life Judkins was born on October 29, 2003 in Montgomery, Alabama. He is of Haitian descent, with his dad being from the island and his mom being a second generation Haitian-American-French. Judkins holds both Haitian and French citizenship from his parents. He attended Pike Road High School in Pike Road, Alabama where he was named first-team Class 5A All-State as a junior after rushing for 1,482 yards and 25 touchdowns on 150 carries. Judkins rushed for 1,534 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Ole Miss over offers from Auburn and Notre Dame.

College career Judkins entered his freshman season in 2022 as the second-string running back for the Ole Miss Rebels. He was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) co-Freshman of the Week for Week 4 after rushing for 140 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries in a 35–27 win over Tulsa. Judkins set school records with 1,567 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns and also caught 15 passes for 132 yards and one touchdown. At the conclusion of his freshman season he was named the SEC Freshman of the Year.

On January 4, 2024, Judkins announced that he would enter the NCAA transfer portal. On January 8, he announced his commitment to Ohio State. He shared the backfield with TreVeyon Henderson. He would go on to win the national championship with Ohio State.

On January 24, 2025, Judkins declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

Professional career

Judkins was selected in the second round with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns. In a Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers, Judkins scored his first NFL touchdown late in the fourth quarter on a one-yard rush in the 10-13 upset victory. He started all 14 of his appearances for the Browns, recording 230 rushes for 827 yards and seven touchdowns. In Cleveland's Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Judkins suffered a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, ending his season.

Career statistics NFL Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2025 CLE 14 14 230 827 3.6 46 7 26 171 6.6 58 0 0 0 Career 14 14 230 827 3.6 46 7 26 171 6.6 58 0 0 0

College Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD 2022 Ole Miss 13 6 274 1,567 5.7 16 15 132 8.8 1 2023 Ole Miss 13 13 271 1,158 4.3 15 22 149 6.8 2 2024 Ohio State 16 8 194 1,060 5.5 14 22 161 7.3 2Career 42 27 739 3,785 5.1 45 59 442 7.5 5

Personal life In May 2024, Judkins partnered with the Alabama-based truck dealership Four Star Freightliner Inc., which included a philanthropic pledge tied to his performance. For every touchdown he scored during the season, the company donated $1,000 to the Alabama Kidney Foundation. Following the 2024 season, his 14 touchdowns resulted in a $14,000 contribution to the foundation.

On July 12, 2025, Judkins was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on charges of domestic assault and battery. On August 14, prosecutors declined to pursue the case, and it was announced that Judkins would not face any formal charges.