After leading the NCAA in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage in 2023, Ollie Gordon took a major step back in 2024. Any Ollie Gordon scouting report would be incomplete without acknowledging the major step back by the offensive line in 2024. But was it all on them, or does Gordon share some of the blame?
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Ollie Gordon Scouting Report Overview
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 226 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
Vertical: 34.5″
Broad jump: 10’0″
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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ollie Gordon, Oklahoma State
Ollie Gordon Strengths
Tough, physical runner;
Can make catches outside of his frame, uncommon for a back of his size;
Better game speed than Combine testing showed;
Able to read blocks at the second level;
Ollie Gordon Weaknesses
Had to dive at legs in pass protection in 2024 with 2023’s pass-blocking performance;
Not particularly sudden in any movements, won’t make NFL defenders miss in open space;
Needs a runway to accelerate, and doesn’t hit top speed until 20 to 30 yards down the field;
Vision at the point of attack leaves room to improve.
Team Fits: Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings
NFL Player Comparison: Damien Harris
Projected Draft Capital: Early Day Three
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Ollie Gordon’s Projected Role in the NFL
Gordon isn’t fooling anyone into thinking he’s Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson. But he can be an effective thunder for a thunder and lightning combination. His large frame (he likely slimmed down to 226 for the Combine), tough rushing style, and nose for the goal line will make him a coach’s back of choice for short-yardage situations. If he wants to make the leap to an every-down back, his pass blocking must improve. For a back of his size, Gordon is constantly diving at ankles, chipping softly, and completely missing blitzers. He’s a liability on third down, and without that, he won’t see the field in passing situations.
Gordon is a back that will be a symptom of the overall health of an offense. He doesn’t have the wiggle or vision to make things happen out of structure, but if he gets a full head of steam behind a good offensive line safeties will start making business decisions. He’s one of the younger prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, so he has time to fix some of his bigger issues.
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Ollie Gordon Dynasty Fantasy Football Outlook
Gordon is currently valued as the 3.12 in the latest Footballguys rookie guide and is part of a deep running back class. Despite the monster 2023, dynasty managers have a sour taste in their mouths from 2024. Landing spot is going to re-organize most of RB6 all the way through RB14 in this upcoming class. It has nothing to do with a lack of talent from these players, but they’re all good enough to earn a strong backup or even a timeshare role in an NFL offense. If Gordon lands with one of the top three team fits above, or another team with a strong running back need, he’ll be a priority target in the third round of rookie drafts.
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