BEST RUNNING BACKS AT BREAKING TACKLES 2022 NFL Draft

2022 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.

2022 Running Backs ranked by BREAK TACKLES

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

ZaQuandre
White

RB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
86 97 72 41 59
79.1
2

Kenneth
Walker III

RB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
94 97 64 46 53
85.7
3

Jashaun
Corbin

RB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
73 90 61 61 47
75.3
4

Tyler
Allgeier

RB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
86 86 70 57 61
80.4
5

Zach
Charbonnet

RB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
93 84 73 40 49
85.7
6

Abram
Smith

RB
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
87 83 57 43 71
77.9
7

TJ
Pledger

RB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
85 82 47 58 58
77.9
8

Quardraiz
Wadley

RB
UTEP   Mascot
UTEP Mascot
57 82 51 35 49
63.0
9

Kennedy
Brooks

RB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
89 80 47 57 64
77.4
10

Jerrion
Ealy

RB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
86 79 77 35 68
79.0
11

James
Cook

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
84 79 81 62 68
82.4
12

Connor
Heyward

RB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
61 79 68 54 49
72.5
13

Kyren
Williams

RB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
80 78 78 47 66
81.3
14

Isaiah
Spiller

RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
85 77 73 40 43
86.9
15

Ty
Chandler

RB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
83 76 62 48 68
78.0
16

Dameon
Pierce

RB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
94 76 76 66 57
83.5
17

Keaontay
Ingram

RB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
85 74 63 27 58
77.0
18

Pierre
Strong Jr.

RB
South Dakota State   Mascot
South Dakota State Mascot
89 74 50 40 68
81.1
19

Zamir
White

RB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
88 73 68 25 55
79.9
20

Brittain
Brown

RB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
66 73 63 26 48
57.2