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James Peoples Penn State
File RB-174 · National rank 2007 · 2027 class

James Peoples

#23· Penn State ·RB ·Jr ·2028 Draft · San Antonio, Texas
5'10"Height 214 lbWeight
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James Peoples is a junior running back who transferred to Penn State from Ohio State and figures into the two-deep. A high-upside back, he profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyTrending Talent
AgentDanny David
NotesMarketing representation — Trending Talent (Danny David).
Verified2026-07-29
Board Standing
#174 RB / 1014
#2007 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Former 5-star-caliber 4-star (top-10 RB) Ohio State transfer with two years of rotational production (344 rush + 50 rec yds in 2025); proven Power-conf contributor with pedigree.

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RB Keys 2025 · Ohio State
344
Rush Yds
Better than 69% of 586 RBs
3
TD
Better than 71% of 580 RBs
5.6
YPC
Better than 74% of 564 RBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#115
National
#8
Position
#19
State
High SchoolVeterans Memorial
HometownSan Antonio, Texas
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Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPRush YdsTDYPC
2025 Ohio State 12 34435.6
2024 Ohio State 8 19724
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Transfer
Ohio State→Penn State 2026
★★★
Stars
#290
National
#25
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk