BEST RUNNING BACKS AT BREAKING TACKLES 2021 NFL Draft

2021 BEST RUNNING BACKS AT BREAKING TACKLES

The ability to shed defenders and perpetuate runs despite opposition has always been a hallmark of elite running backs. College football history witnesses the indomitable spirits of backs like Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State) and Saquon Barkley (Penn State), who not only amassed yards but also spectacularly evaded would-be tacklers, turning potential losses into monumental gains.

Embark below on an exploration of current college running backs who are turning heads with their ability to break tackles and extend plays. Engage with data such as broken tackles, yards after contact, and elusive rating to unravel the narratives of these backs who defy defensive efforts and generate extra yards through sheer determination and skill.

2021 Running Backs ranked by BREAK TACKLES

RANK Player Pos Team RUSHING BREAK TACKLES RECEIVING PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Javonte
Williams

RB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
93 94 77 74 68
76.0
2

Pooka
Williams Jr....

RB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
77 93 65 55 56
63.0
3

Billy
McCrary

RB
Abilene Christian   Mascot
Abilene Christian Mascot
67 90 59 65 53
54.0
4

Michael
Carter

RB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
88 90 82 65 63
80.0
5

Mekhi
Sargent

RB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
68 89 51 53 57
60.0
6

Travis
Etienne

RB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
84 89 86 46 49
89.0
7

Kylin
Hill

RB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
63 81 52 38 49
35.0
8

Javian
Hawkins

RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
82 80 56 65 64
72.0
9

Kenneth
Gainwell

RB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
75 80 75 74 53
71.0
10

Trey
Sermon

RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
81 76 57 60 62
60.0
11

Trey
Ragas

RB
Louisiana   Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
71 76 56 60 51
53.0
12

Najee
Harris

RB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
95 75 83 56 62
90.0
13

Jaret
Patterson

RB
Buffalo   Mascot
Buffalo Mascot
73 73 45 52 52
68.0
14

Rhamondre
Stevenson

RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
73 73 73 73 73
75.0
15

Gary
Brightwell

RB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
66 69 51 29 47
63.0
16

Elijah
Mitchell

RB
Louisiana   Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
71 69 54 59 53
59.0
17

Jermar
Jefferson

RB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
72 67 55 68 50
70.0
18

Chuba
Hubbard

RB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
76 65 57 71 62
73.0
19

KeShawn
Williams

RB
Arkansas-Pine Bluff   Mascot
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Mascot
66 65 69 73 60
52.0
20

Justin
Covington

RB
Villanova   Mascot
Villanova Mascot
72 64 42 62 56
53.0