Former Buckeyes star Quinshon Judkins gives recruits and transfers the key reason for why they should choose to play for Ohio State

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 9:04 AM ET

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins is doing some legitimate recruiting for the Ohio State Buckeyes without actually mentioning that sort of thing.

Judkins, a now national champion with the Buckeyes and NFL RB, was a beloved player for Ohio State last season, He continues to build on that by showing how much the Buckeyes and their fans meant to him.

Quinshon Judkins makes heartfelt statement for Buckeyes

When asked about the brotherhood at Ohio State, Judkins lit up at the opportunity to talk about the culture he shares with other players who have come from the university.

Quinshon Judkins speaks on the brotherhood at Ohio State

“It’s pretty special and it’s a lifelong thing” pic.twitter.com/bKnyGfzQy2
— Woody (@woodyVSworld) June 8, 2025

This sort of positivity and leadership is coming from a player who didn't originally start his college career at Ohio State. Judkins transferred to the Buckeyes for his final season in CFB. He felt the impact of playing for Ohio State at such a high level, for a player who only wore the uniform for one season.

Transfer portal targets and high school recruits certainly love to hear a message like this one. To be a part of something so special at the college level is not easy to find these days.

The young running back impressed the coaching staff during his days in Columbus, and he's sure to be exciting to watch at the NFL level as well. Plenty of Buckeye fans are rooting Judkins on as he starts his pro career with the Browns.

Check out A to Z Sports' summary of Judkins' draft profile below.

Judkins came to Ole Miss as an unheralded three-star recruit in the 2022 recruiting class, but beat out transfer Ulysses Bentley IV for playing time and put up 1,476 yards and 16 touchdowns as a true freshman. He followed it up with another quality season of 1,053 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Judkins provides a versatile, three-down back who can do a little bit of everything for you. He can run inside zone, power and run outside where he softens angles and creates advantages with his burst. Judkins can also handle a heavy workload with over 235 carries in his first two seasons at the college level. -- Tyler Forness