This time last year, Ollie Gordon was regarded as one of the best running backs in college football after his huge breakout season in 2023, where he had over 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 22 touchdowns. However, Gordon‘s production took a big step back in his final season in 2024, and in turn, his projected draft stock for the 2025 NFL Draft has also taken a hit.

So, which version can we expect in the NFL?

Here’s an in-depth breakdown of Gordon’s profile.

The Stats

College Stats - Credit: College Sports Reference.

Gordon entered college as a highly regarded four-star recruit, receiving offers from several major programs, including Iowa State, Michigan, and Texas, before ultimately committing to Oklahoma State.

As a true freshman in 2022, he began the season in a limited depth role, showing flashes of potential but not receiving significant opportunities early on. He didn’t log double-digit carries in a game until the second-to-last contest of the season. However, when finally given the chance in a matchup against West Virginia, Gordon made an immediate impact, rushing for 136 yards on 17 carries and scoring a touchdown. This end-of-season standout performance laid the groundwork for what would become a dominant breakout campaign in his sophomore season, where he would go on to establish himself as one of the nation’s premier rushers.