2025 Draft RBs

We have very likely see the last of Najee Harris in a Steeler's uniform. UFA

Jaylen Warren is a RFA, so will likely be back. I do not see Warren as the feature back. Explained more below.

33 year old Cordarrelle Patterson is under contract for 2025, at $3.75M. I do not view Patterson as a feature RB.

List of FA RBs for 2025:
https://www.sbnation.com/2025/1/6/24...ris-nick-chubb

As a RFA, Warren would have to be re-signed to a new contract. To sign him as the starter/feature back does not make sense financially. Not when a rookie can be drafted for 1/4 the price. Plus, Warren does not meet the size requirements for a traditional Steelers bellcow. At 5'8"-210, he is faster/quicker than the 230-240LB RBs we are used to seeing, but much less durable over the course of a 17 game season plus that 1 playoff game.:chuckle: I like Warren and hope he re-signs. I hope he re-signs as the backup to our new rookie bellcow. Just my opinion.

Rocket Raheim Sanders is an interesting prospect. 6'0"-230 with a 4.4/40. Probably between 100 and 150 of top prospects. 3rd round maybe.

....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPNvhyNNCkk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHygm9J1iUA

Round 2.

The draft value of RBs will go up because of the return of the running game not to mention running QBs are not thought of as short term or bridge players. I want to see a new Slash.

Trying to find RBs that show more than just running through college-size holes and run for big gains before even being touched. Looking for RBs that are used in the passing game as much as the run game. Players that can create rather than just hit the designed hole. Looking for open field speed as well as power to break tackles and falling forward.

Ollie Gordon, OkState, 6'2"-225
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy8dVNUwYkI

Cam Skattebo, Arizona State, 5'11"-215
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIBfakkKw5o

Ja'Quinden Jackson, Utah/Arkansas, 6'2"-233
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwJcsa98MXc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AurO4tZeug

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHygm9J1iUA

Round 2.

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I would be fine with Johnson in the 2nd, or even Henderson from Ohio State.

Probably the most entertaining RB of all time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBhn1wMyzV4

Kaleb Johnson vs Wisconsin:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wboh0lqXKg

Kaleb Johnson vs Washington:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LwGKfPaLvM

Kaleb Johnson vs Northwestern:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N70ktSr-Wfk

Kaleb Johnson vs OSU:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4onwrBiSJKM

Kaleb Johnson vs Minnesota:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhYQHPYJoxY

Omarion Hampton vs NCState:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnHrHc_qoyc (weird pre video stuff, game has no sound)

Omarion Hampton vs James Madison:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3jsra_dl54

Omarion Hampton vs GT:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ozDh6F7V0k (same intro as the first video. game has sound this time)

Omarion Hampton vs Duke:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVCPxo9JakA

Omarion Hampton vs Clemson:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cppk0EEuC-Q

Ollie Gordon II vs WVU:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O68_qFaw_s

Ollie Gordon II vs Kansas:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lsUlzA27bQ

Ollie Gordon II vs SDSU:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q9seESSzSE

Ollie Gordon II vs Arkansas:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYwkV7RwmYo

Ollie Gordon II vs BYU:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO6KgvZtRj0

Quinshon Judkins vs PSU:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyuJyXSUTqI

Quinshon Judkins vs Iowa:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4lolsuHvPw

Quinshon Judkins vs Northwestern:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y53X0pqFPYc

Quinshon Judkins Ole Miss vs Troy:......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KBE81MKEdo (1st collegiate game)

Quinshon Judkins vs Oregon:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrCSNZ4CHQ8

RD4 put me down for this kid to tandem up with Warren

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32q8DjMgkU

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RD4 put me down for this kid to tandem up with Warren

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32q8DjMgkU

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Until I see us draft differently, I'm looking at guys in the 220LB area.

Everything I read though is the guy is fast.

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Originally Posted by Born2Steel

Until I see us draft differently, I'm looking at guys in the 220LB area.

Everything I read though is the guy is fast.

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from what I have watched is he is a scrappy kid too , Warren like with more speed

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RD4 put me down for this kid to tandem up with Warren

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32q8DjMgkU

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1) RBs put up eye-popping numbers. Virginia Tech's Bhayshul Tuten nearly hit the running back Triple Crown during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, leading the position group in the 40-yard dash and vertical jump and barely missing the top spot among RBs in the broad jump.

The 5-foot-9 1/4, 206-pound Tuten ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash, improving on his first attempt (4.38) by a notable measure.

Tuten's 4.32 matched the number put up by De'Von Achane in 2023, which tied for the fourth-best RB time at the combine since 2013. Only Chris Johnson (4.24 seconds in 2008), Dri Archer (4.26 in 2014) and Keith Marshall (4.31 in 2016) have registered faster times in that span.




Tuten's vertical jump of 40.5 inches ranks in the top 15 among backs since 2013. It was tied for the fourth-best vertical jump overall at this year's combine so far, although prospects at several positions -- including wide receiver -- had yet to test.

Ohio State's Quinshon Judkins turned in the best broad jump among the backs, leaping 11 feet. Right behind him were Tuten, North Carolina's Omarion Hampton and Kansas State's DJ Giddens, who all came in at 10-foot-10. The broad-jump numbers are particularly strong, with Judkins tying for sixth and Tuten, Hampton and Giddens tying for 11th since 2013.

Other noteworthy 40 times included Texas' Jaydon Blue (4.38), SMU's Brashard Smith (4.39) and UCF's RJ Harvey (4.40). But at 206 pounds, Tuten was the heaviest among the fastest runners, making his strong showing Saturday all the more impressive.

A Senior Bowl participant, Tuten ran for 3,600 yards and scored 52 touchdowns in 46 career games (35 starts). He spent his first two seasons at North Carolina A&T, followed by two more with the Hokies. He currently projects as a possible mid-round pick.

Bhayshul Tuten vs BC:......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyZVUZF_4LQ (starts with a post game interview)

Bhayshul Tuten vs FSU:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5HVu-lHiIM

Bhayshul Tuten vs Miami:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAwK25cwc_0

I can't find as many games to post as the previous RBs

Most of the existing/previous combine records were set by RBs that didn’t amount to much.

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Originally Posted by Mojouw

Most of the existing/previous combine records were set by RBs that didn’t amount to much.

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I have had my eye on Tuten prior to the combine because he is a good football player

I feel more confident that Kaleb Johnson will be available in round 2. Maybe they could move back a few spots and still get him while acquiring another pick or two?

Phil Mafah vs Louisville:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmjAtVETBXE

Phil Mafah vs App State:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Squbj-BOq4w

Phil Mafah vs Georgia:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpb-c81wFH4

Phil Mafah RB, Clemson. Pro Day dinner with Mike Tomlin.

You need a big RB to pound the DL or a midsize to catch out of the backfield. The small RB might do fine in college, but the NFL is making them obsolete. They might turn into big slot WR if they have hands.

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Originally Posted by Dwinsgames

I have had my eye on Tuten prior to the combine because he is a good football player

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I am biased because Tuten went to VA Tech. Hopefully he falls to the Steelers later and Omar grabs him

Holy crap. I didn't watch the combine and just saw his 40 number above

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Originally Posted by Born2Steel

Kaleb Johnson vs Wisconsin:.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wboh0lqXKg

Kaleb Johnson vs Washington:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LwGKfPaLvM

Kaleb Johnson vs Northwestern:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N70ktSr-Wfk

Kaleb Johnson vs OSU:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4onwrBiSJKM

Kaleb Johnson vs Minnesota:....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhYQHPYJoxY

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Bumping this post in case you guys want to watch Kaleb Johnson in-game.