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July 31, 2026 · scoutszn.com/player/12717
Ja'Quez Cross
RB · Appalachian State · R-Sr
5-9 · 190 lbs
· Hampton, Ark. · Fordyce
Draft eligible 2027 · 3★ recruit (Nat. #1463)
Draft eligible 2027 · 3★ recruit (Nat. #1463)
5.8
Priority UDFA
Floor 5.2 · Ceiling 5.9
Scouting Summary
Ja'Quez Cross is a redshirt senior running back who landed at Appalachian State after stops at Arkansas State and Purdue and projects as a starter. An injury-tested back, he profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
Production
| Year | Team | GP | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fordyce | 15 | 24 car · 210 rush yds · 2 rush TD · 58 rec · 975 rec yds · 14 rec TD |
| 2020 | Fordyce | 14 | 117 car · 1100 rush yds · 23 rush TD · 35 rec · 751 rec yds · 9 rec TD |
| 2021 | Purdue | 3 | 13 car · 27 rush yds · 1 rec |
| 2022 | Arkansas State | 7 | 24 car · 92 rush yds · 10 rec |
| 2023 | Arkansas State | 13 | 128 car · 716 rush yds · 7 rush TD · 24 rec |
| 2024 | Arkansas State | 13 | 115 car · 638 rush yds · 2 rush TD · 35 rec |
| 2025 | Arkansas State | 1 | 8 car · 36 rush yds · 1 rush TD · 5 rec |
Path
| 2022 portal | Purdue → Arkansas State |
| 2026 portal | Arkansas State → Appalachian State |
| 2026 role | RB1 |
Representation
| Status | Represented |
| Agency | Always On Sports Agency |
| Agent | Parker St.Pierre |
Profile Tags
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