Quinshon Judkins Named Among Top Returning Backs For 2023

The Rebels running back made his mark during his freshman season at Ole Miss.

OXFORD, Miss. -- Even after the college football season, the love for Ole Miss Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins keeps rolling in.

Judkins brought home a large amount of hardware following his freshman campaign, and he has now been named one of the top returning running backs for the 2023 season according to Pro Football Focus.

Judkins came in at second on PFF's list, and here's what they had to say about the young Rebel.

2.

QUINSHON JUDKINS

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OLE MISS REBELS

Judkins was arguably the best newcomer in college football last season. His 88.2 grade tied with Michigan cornerback

Will Johnson

for first among Power Five true freshmen.

The former three-star recruit was a true workhorse for the Rebels, ranking in the top 10 in the FBS in attempts, rushing yards, yards after contact and forced missed tackles. Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country.

The rising-sophomore was a First Team AP All-SEC selection as well as AP SEC Newcomer of the Year  He also eclipsed Ole Miss records for rushing yards and touchdowns in 2022 en route to winning the C-Spire Conerly Trophy, awarded annually to the top football player in the state of Mississippi.

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