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
50.0
2

Armoni
Goodwin

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
72 79 51 28 39
60.8
3

Devin
Neal

RB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
87 78 69 44 62
67.4
4

TreVeyon
Henderson

RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
91 77 70 62 71
86.4
5

Kamarro
Edmonds

RB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
65 77 34 36 47
58.7
6

E.J.
Smith

RB
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
74 74 74 74 74
67.5
7

Tahj
Brooks

RB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
91 70 57 68 60
81.3
8

Roman
Hemby

RB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
76 69 64 28 58
83.0
9

John
Emery Jr.

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
63 66 58 49 52
52.5
10

Jo'Quavious
Marks

RB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
86 64 78 70 58
73.9
11

Byron
Cardwell

RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
61 63 48 23 46
62.9
12

Montrell
Johnson Jr.

RB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
66 60 48 27 62
37.7
13

Josh
Williams

RB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
83 59 70 45 71
66.9
14

Raheim
Sanders

RB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
76 59 60 50 51
83.3
15

Corey
Kiner

RB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
69 56 43 42 39
70.4
16

Donovan
Edwards

RB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
70 55 75 41 59
83.3
17

Chip
Trayanum

RB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
61 55 48 45 43
32.9
18

Camar
Wheaton

RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
60 54 48 39 49
71.0
19

Jalen
Berger

RB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
66 53 59 51 48
57.1
20

Rodrigues
Clark

RB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
61 51 40 39 46
49.6