BEST RUNNING BACKS AT BREAKING TACKLES 2025 NFL Draft

2025 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.

2025 Running Backs ranked by BREAK TACKLES

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

Jarquez
Hunter

RB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
82 97 63 64 58
74.9
2

Kaleb
Johnson

RB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
84 96 64 64 63
84.5
3

Jonah
Coleman

RB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
85 93 70 75 57
82.2
4

DJ
Giddens

RB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
88 92 53 76 59
82.7
5

Omarion
Hampton

RB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
88 92 67 53 57
86.9
6

Kalel
Mullings

RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
88 91 44 30 70
83.6
7

Ashton
Jeanty

RB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
90 90 69 66 55
92.5
8

Terion
Stewart

RB
Bowling Green   Mascot
Bowling Green Mascot
73 90 40 61 57
79.0
9

Trevor
Etienne

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
84 89 59 39 55
75.9
10

Devin
Neal

RB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
90 83 67 58 59
84.4
11

TreVeyon
Henderson

RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
90 82 71 61 70
84.3
12

Jordan
James

RB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
86 80 60 40 52
76.5
13

Evan
Pryor

RB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
59 80 52 33 47
59.3
14

Phil
Mafah

RB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
80 79 48 53 50
82.7
15

Corey
Kiner

RB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
74 79 51 43 51
78.4
16

Kyle
Monangai

RB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
84 79 58 60 64
82.2
17

Ja'Quinden
Jackson

RB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
88 78 65 32 58
83.5
18

Brandon
Thomas

RB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
64 78 43 30 46
48.5
19

Dylan
Sampson

RB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
91 77 85 55 52
84.5
20

Nicholas
Singleton

RB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
79 76 77 35 60
84.2