Ohio State RBs show off absurd talent with combine performances

Whereas Stewart never played a down in the NFL, Judkins should have no problem finding an NFL home.

After his remarkable broad jump, Judkins ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash, a respectable time for someone his size.

Judkins' 2024 teammate at Ohio State outdid him in the 40. Henderson ran it in an unofficial 4.43s. 

Per Combine IQ, Henderson reached a max speed of 23.38 mph, which only trailed South Carolina running back Raheim "Rocket" Sanders (23.55 mph) for the fastest time among this year's running backs in their first set of runs at this year's combine.

Judkins' unofficial relative athletic score (9.88 out of 10) ranks No. 23 out of 1,909 evaluated running backs since 1987.

Judkins scored 0.43 points higher than Henderson based on measurables, but both backs were among the most explosive in Indianapolis.

Their combine performances are indicative of the absurd talent Ohio State had on its 2024 roster. 

Both players rushed for over 1,000 yards last season. Judkins scored seven total touchdowns in the College Football Playoff, including five in the semifinals and national championship. 

Henderson gained 414 scrimmage yards — averaging 9.4 yards per touch — and scored five touchdowns during Ohio State's four CFP games.

As incredible as they were, Ohio State's defense and freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith deservedly received much credit for the team's championship run.

However, Judkins and Henderson demonstrated at the combine that Ohio State had two RB1s last season, which undoubtedly played a role in winning the national championship.

Their strong numbers in Indianapolis will also likely make Michigan even more boastful after it limited the duo to 92 yards from scrimmage on 24 touches in its 13-10 upset win in November 2024.

Few teams contained the electrifying duo last season. On Saturday, they showed why it was so difficult.