Last college football season was a big year for running backs as 20 Power Four ball carriers finished the regular season with 50+ missed tackles forced. The 2024 season promises to be even better, as 14 return to the field this fall. Using missed tackles forced as a guide, we've ranked the top 10 most-elusive backs in college football for the upcoming season.
Three players on this list parlayed strong 2023 campaigns into fresh starts in the transfer portal, including new Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins. The former Ole Miss star is among the non-quarterbacks with the best chance to win the Heisman Trophy this fall. His move to Columbus made Ohio State an easy choice as the nation's most explosive offense next season.
There will be running back talent everywhere you look next season. The Big 12 leads all conference with four players on this list, while the ACC and Big Ten tied for second with three apiece.
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Here are the top 10 most elusive running backs returning to college football next season:
