Former Ohio State football player Quinshon Judkins had an interesting start to his career. After being taken in the second round of the NFL Draft, he held out and didn't sign his contract until just before Week 1. That was complicated by his legal situation, but he started way behind the eight ball.
Since that issue was resolved, Judkins has emerged as one of the best rookie running backs in the league. In fact, he might be the best rookie running back in the league. After his performance on Sunday, he looked much more like the guy who put up massive numbers for the Buckeyes.
Against the Dolphins in some terrible weather in Cleveland, Judkins ran the ball 25 times for 84 yards and three touchdowns. He outscored the Dolphins by himself by being able to punch the ball in the end zone three times. With this performance, he's thrust himself into the Offensive Rookie of the Year conversation.
Quinshon Judkins, Chris Olave are two Ohio State football players who dominated in the NFL
Judkins wasn't the only guy to suit up for the Ohio State Buckeyes who had a great game on Sunday. Saints receiver Chris Olave is finally healthy and is trying his best to give a struggling Saints team some offensive firepower. He was the best player for them on Sunday.
Olave had five catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns, accounting for the only touchdowns the Saints scored against the Bears. If Olave could finally get a decent quarterback to throw him the ball, he would be one of the best weapons in the NFL. Instead, he keeps getting QBs who throw him hospital balls, so he keeps getting hurt.
Neither Judkins nor Olave play for good teams, but both of them had a solid performance on Sunday. Judkins' future looks very bright, even if the rest of the offense is still struggling.