And looking at how they might fit with the Philadelphia Eagles.
It’s draft season! I’ve been busy watching many of these prospects, so in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, I’ll release my Eagles-specific rankings. Before you read ahead, please keep in mind the following!
- I have ranked these players based on the Eagles’ needs and scheme fits. Therefore, I may rank player ‘X’ above player ‘Y’ in terms of pure talent and my own personal rankings, but due to the Eagles’ needs and scheme fit, I have player ‘Y’ above player ‘X’.
- Please focus more on the tiers rather than the exact numerical order. I use tiers when I have similar grades on players, and there might not be a lot of difference between players if they are in the same tier.
- I may mention off-the-field and injury issues in the reports, but I don’t factor that in when ranking these prospects. We don’t have the necessary information.
- If I haven’t ranked someone, I haven’t watched them! If you’d like me to watch someone in particular, feel free to comment, and I’ll try to get to them before the draft.
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Running Back
Tier 1
1. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, 5-8 1⁄2 211
Overall: A superstar prospect with rare traits and beautiful balance. A 3-down back who forces missed tackles as well as anyone I’ve ever scouted. He’s going to be the centerpiece of an offense and will be highly productive.
Eagles Thoughts: Not happening!
2. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina, 5-11 3⁄4 221
Overall: A 3-down violent runner who seeks out contact and runs as hard as anyone in this class. He checks every box to be an excellent 3-down back. He should be an excellent back from day 1.
Eagles Thoughts: Not happening!
Tier 2
3. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State, 5-10 1/8, 202
Overall: An explosive back with breakaway speed who will have a role in any offense, but may not have the size or durability to have a huge workload. He’s a monster in pass protection, too.
Eagles Thoughts: He’s not going to fall to the 3rd, and it would be a bad allocation of resources to take a running back early, but can you imagine him as the RB2 in this offense? The profile is perfect. If he starts to drop, I would secretly love it. It’s not happening though!
4. Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State, 5-11 5/8, 221
Overall: A well-built physical back who runs like a maniac with a compact style but lacks the top-end explosiveness and lateral movement of the Tier 1 backs. He’s awesome to watch.
Eagles Thoughts: I have an interest in this profile as a running back 2 for the Eagles, but I expect him to go long before the Eagles want to draft a back.
Tier 3
5. Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech, 5-9 1/4, 200
Overall: A slasher with some real juice in the open field, but he needs to clear up his ball handling and does not have the size to be a lead back. His testing was excellent and highlights his explosiveness. He could be a fantastic RB2.
Eagles Thoughts: If the Eagles want to swing for the fences and draft an explosive RB2/3, Tuten is the man. He has a lot to develop, but he has legit track star speed and would generate explosive runs behind this Eagles OL. If he dropped out of day 2, this would be a top pick.
6. Kaleb Johnson, Iowa, 6-1 224
Overall: An early-down runner who presses the LOS, gets north/south in a hurry, and will excel in an outside zone system, but lacks creativity and may be a little dependent on a good offensive line.
Eagles Thoughts: This profile of back doesn’t make sense for the Eagles right now. The Eagles don’t need a runner who will want volume at the next level. I’ve ranked him here because he’s almost too talented to be below some of the guys below, but I don’t think the Eagles will have any interest in Johnson.
7. Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State, 5-9 1/2, 219
Overall: A smooth runner with fantastic production, a lot of receiving talent, but an average physical profile. There are times he just looks stiff on film when turning the corner. Is he one of those amazing college players who doesn’t have the juice to be special in the NFL?
Eagles Thoughts: He’s the type of guy that every coach wants in their running back room. I’m not sure he’s the profile I would add after the signing of AJ Dillion, but if he doesn’t make the roster, there is a space for a physical backup like Skattebo.
8. RJ Harvey, UCF, 5-8 205
Overall: An intriguing talent who can create explosive plays with tempo and acceleration, but is undersized, and I have concerns over his role in the passing game. His pass protection needs some work before he can get on the field on 3rd down.
Eagles Thoughts: I would like him as an Eagles RB2/3 who can create some explosive plays in limited touches behind an outstanding offensive line, but I had to move him down due to his play in the passing game.
9. Devin Neal, Kansas, 5-11 1/8, 213
Overall: A very productive college back he runs with excellent efficiency, but the physical profile may not match the production in college. He looks like an excellent 3rd down back who is sharp in pass pro and looks natural catching out of the backfield.
Eagles Thoughts: I think he could be a very intriguing backup to Barkley, who can play on 3rd down. However, he might lack the explosiveness at the next level to be more than a backup at the next level. I like the fit a lot.
10. Marcus Yarns, Delaware, 5-10, 193
Overall: A well-rounded back who makes defenders miss all the time and adds a lot of value in the passing game. His biggest concern is his level of competition and his light frame.
Eagles Thoughts: This is my late-round guy, and I’m probably higher on him than most. I’d love the Eagles to develop Yarns; he has real juice as a runner and receiver. He could be the Eagles’ RB2 of the future.
Tier 4
11. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn, 5-9 3/8, 204
Overall: Hunter isn’t the most physically gifted player, but he has a safe floor and looks like a good all-around RB2.
Eagles Thoughts: If the Eagles want a steady backup who has the frame to step in and handle touches if Barkley were to get hurt, and the Eagles wanted a well-rounded backup to challenge AJ Dillion and Will Shipley, then Hunter makes a lot of sense on day 3.
12. Brashard Smith, SMU, 5-9 7/8, 194
Overall: A former receiver who is a work in progress but has the receiving ability and footwork to take a chance on as a scat back.
Eagles Thoughts: This one probably depends on how the Eagles see Will Shipley. If the Eagles want to add a back that you can split out wide and run routes, I think Smith makes a lot of sense. I have an interest in this type of back on day 3.
13. DJ Giddens, Kansas State, 6’, 212
Overall: A very athletic back with high-level traits and movement skills, but he lacks power and physicality and has a lot to work on in pass protection.
Eagles Thoughts: I am interested in Giddens as a late-round pick, as he has real talent. He likely needs a year on the practice squad to develop, and he’s never played special teams, which is a problem, but the traits are worth developing.
14. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee, 5-8 1/8, 200
Overall: A talented back whose numbers seem slightly inflated due to some light boxes and wide open holes. He needs to become a lot more physical and take on defenders rather than trying to bounce it outside.
Eagles Thoughts: I see him as a decent option as an RB3 if he falls to the end of day 3. He has some potential to work with legitimate speed, but the lack of physicality may be a problem.
15. Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State, 6-1 3/8, 226
Overall: A tough, physical back who lacks the vision and creativity to be more than a physical backup. He’s a big, powerful back but isn’t violent or powerful enough to be a feature back.
Eagles Thoughts: I doubt he’s the type of back the Eagles would target, but he could give them something different on day 3 if they wanted more of a physical profile as their RB3, and AJ Dillon doesn’t make the roster. He would enjoy the Eagles’ scheme runs, such as counter, where he can get downhill fast.
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