CFB Playoff Championship Draft Risers
All Access Football highlights several prospects who improved their NFL Draft stock during the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Volume XXIV Edition XCVI || CFB Playoff Championship Draft Risers
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CFB PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAFT RISERS
Congratulations to the Ohio State Buckeyes on their 34-23 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff national championship. The field was littered with next level prospects sure to be playing on Sunday in the near future. Several players were able to boost their NFL Draft stock based on their performance, let’s have a look.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State, 5-11, 219
The star of the evening, Quinshon Judkins is the microwave of the Buckeyes offense, providing instant offense with his game-breaking change of direction, vision and elusiveness. The Alabama native was instrumental in bringing the ‘Natty’ back to Columbus, scoring three touchdowns on the biggest stage of his career. His tantalizing cutback ability was on full display, as Judkins demonstrated his quick agility to slip tackles and make defenders miss in open space. He also flashed his receiving skills, showcasing his ability to take a screen pass and turn upfield for a big gain in the blink of an eye.
However, what excites us most about Judkins is his aggressiveness as a blocker. He made several key blocks throughout the entire College Football Playoff, while scoring six touchdowns in total. On this night, Judkins would finish the game with 110 rushing yards on 11 carries, along with two catches for 21 receiving yards. The decision to transfer from Ole Miss to OSU paid huge dividends for Judkins, as he takes home a ring and placed himself in the mix as a top-50 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame, 6-4, 212
While the victor go the spoils, one can not help but come away highly impressed with the performance of Fighting Irish signal-caller Riley Leonard. The poise, character and leadership are intangibles that can’t be measured on a sheet of paper. On the field, Leonard proved why he’s a gritty competitor, firing out of the gates from the get go and keeping Notre Dame close throughout, despite lacking the offensive playmakers such as Ohio State.
It’s easy to envision Leonard go on to have a long, successful career as an NFL backup. While he comes with some arm strength limitations, no one will question his toughness and comfort level operating from within the pocket. Leonard has shown that he can keep his team competitive due to his ability to make quick, smart decisions in the short-to-intermediate passing attack. Factor in his scrambling mobility to extend plays, or move the chains with his feet and this is the recipe for success in modern-day NFL offenses.
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