Preseason first-team All-Sun Belt (coaches/media) and Athlon first team, plus a preseason Offensive Player of the Year candidate — and the only returning offensive starter. 630 rushing yards with 4 TD and 100-yard games in three of the last four, including the Cure Bowl. Multi-source recognition, benchmarked to a G5 draft-outcome projection.
Ceiling · 6.8
Projected 2026 starter (RB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.4) · Sun Belt draft-temper · RB devalued (ceiling capped).