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
83 85 60 46 59
73.2
2

Armoni
Goodwin

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
72 79 51 28 39
53.6
3

Devin
Neal

RB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
87 78 69 44 62
81.5
4

TreVeyon
Henderson

RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
91 77 70 62 71
84.3
5

Kamarro
Edmonds

RB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
65 77 34 36 47
51.2
6

E.J.
Smith

RB
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
74 74 74 74 74
75.0
7

Tahj
Brooks

RB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
91 70 57 68 60
80.0
8

Roman
Hemby

RB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
76 69 64 28 58
71.2
9

John
Emery Jr.

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
63 66 58 49 52
58.3
10

Jo'Quavious
Marks

RB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
86 64 78 70 58
82.1
11

Byron
Cardwell

RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
61 63 48 23 46
46.6
12

Montrell
Johnson Jr.

RB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
66 60 48 27 62
41.9
13

Josh
Williams

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
83 59 70 45 71
74.3
14

Raheim
Sanders

RB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
76 59 60 50 51
81.3
15

Corey
Kiner

RB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
69 56 43 42 39
62.4
16

Donovan
Edwards

RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
70 55 75 41 59
83.6
17

Chip
Trayanum

RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
61 55 48 45 43
36.5
18

Camar
Wheaton

RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
60 54 48 39 49
54.5
19

Jalen
Berger

RB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
66 53 59 51 48
63.4
20

Rodrigues
Clark

RB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
61 51 40 39 46
55.1