BEST RUNNING BACKS AT BREAKING TACKLES 2024 NFL Draft

2024 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.

2024 Running Backs ranked by BREAK TACKLES

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

Jaylen
Wright

RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
93 94 70 67 59
85.8
2

Jonathon
Brooks

RB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
98 91 79 79 68
86.7
3

Isaac
Guerendo

RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
89 88 84 50 51
82.0
4

Kendall
Milton

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
87 86 57 70 42
77.3
5

Isaiah
Davis

RB
South Dakota State   Mascot
South Dakota State Mascot
97 86 65 54 66
81.1
6

Audric
Estime

RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
91 86 68 51 61
82.7
7

Bucky
Irving

RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
91 85 73 34 65
82.2
8

MarShawn
Lloyd

RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
86 84 60 37 72
84.1
9

Jaden
Shirden

RB
Monmouth   Mascot
Monmouth Mascot
86 82 60 33 50
77.7
10

Trey
Benson

RB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
88 80 58 70 56
85.1
11

Michael
Wiley

RB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
80 78 74 35 51
74.5
12

Blake
Watson

RB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
78 77 71 40 56
79.3
13

Ray
Davis

RB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
90 77 69 39 69
84.0
14

Carson
Steele

RB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
77 77 59 32 50
77.3
15

Braelon
Allen

RB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
78 77 60 31 64
83.1
16

Emani
Bailey

RB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
86 76 63 41 55
77.5
17

Frank
Gore Jr.

RB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
82 70 60 66 49
76.3
18

Keilan
Robinson

RB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
83 70 80 74 58
75.9
19

George
Holani

RB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
79 68 64 36 55
76.0
20

Miyan
Williams

RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
80 68 58 37 60
74.0