Jordan Marshall is one of the most freakish athletes in all of college football. Having been a member of Bruce Feldman’s infamous Freaks List in 2024, his athleticism is well-known and showcased on film. As we enter the summer portion of the 2027 NFL Draft cycle, this article will assess Marshall as a prospect ahead of his third season with Michigan.
Jordan Marshall 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report
Career Statistics
1,039 Rush Yards
5.7 Yards Per Carry
65.8 Yards Per Game
10 Touchdowns, 0 Fumbles
46 Missed Tackles Forced
691 Yards After Contact
84.5 Average Rushing Grade (Pro Football Focus)
82.3 Average Offensive Grade (Pro Football Focus)
46.2 Average Receiving Grade (Pro Football Focus)
Player Background
5-foot-11, 216-pound frame
4-star recruit, 12th-ranked running back in the 2024 recruiting class (24/7)
Competed in long jump and short sprints while excelling on the gridiron as a high schooler
Committed to Michigan despite receiving offers from Ohio State, Oregon, and Tennessee
Named the Michigan Athletic Department’s Newcomer of the Year in 2024
Second-Team All-Big Ten and the Wolverines’ Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2025
Best Tools for Jordan Marshall
Impressive lower body strength to drag and carry defenders for additional yardage; incredible pinball ability and contact balance
Always looks to maul defenders as a blocker; enough raw strength to put defensive linemen on the ground
Excellent burst in and out of breaks as a receiver while possessing the kind of speed to turn any touch into six points
Prototypical build to withstand the workload of a lead NFL running back
Fastest College Football Players of Week 9
T9️⃣ 19.9 mph – Jordan Marshall (@J_MARSH2024) RB Michigan pic.twitter.com/cRcGOVF416
— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) October 28, 2025
Tools to Improve for Jordan Marshall
Lacks creativity in the open field; relies too much on running through defenders, should try to fine-tune his finesse moves
Only has around six weeks of experience as a starting running back in college football; 2026 will be crucial for him from an evaluation standpoint
Recognition as a blocker and overall vision lacks consistency and will need refinement
Tight hips when running outside the numbers prevents him from creating tough angles for tacklers and secondary defenders
Early Player Summary
With a new, experienced offensive coordinator in Ann Arbor and a five-star running back set to split the load, Marshall could be set for a massive junior campaign. He will stay fresh enough to maintain his explosiveness throughout the whole season and will be more involved as a pass catcher too. An expanded and increased role should help Marshall break away from the other running backs in a loaded 2027 NFL Draft.