Is Jalen Likely starting?
Jalen Likely is the projected starter at RB for Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Jalen Likely is the projected starting RB on a Rebuilding Jacksonville State — 65 OVR.
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Top running backs in Conference USA
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 52 rushing yards, 0 rush TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 65 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #6
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated offense; 24th-percentile production (×0.83 for competition level) put them -8 vs unit starters → 65.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Sep 26WMTSUYDS 32
- CAR
- 7
- YDS
- 32
- AVG
- 4.6
- TD
- 0
- REC
- 0
- YDS
- 0
- AVG
- 0.0
- TD
- 0
Final W 23-13
Sep 19WGASOYDS 16
- CAR
- 6
- YDS
- 8
- AVG
- 1.3
- TD
- 0
- REC
- 2
- YDS
- 16
- AVG
- 8.0
- TD
- 1
Final W 31-27
Sep 5WEKUYDS 73
- CAR
- 5
- YDS
- 73
- AVG
- 14.6
- TD
- 1
- REC
- 1
- YDS
- 2
- AVG
- 2.0
- TD
- 0
Final W 49-7
Aug 29LNDSUYDS 48
- CAR
- 11
- YDS
- 48
- AVG
- 4.4
- TD
- 0
- REC
- 2
- YDS
- 17
- AVG
- 8.5
- TD
- 0
Final L 33-7
| OPP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | WMTSU | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | WGASO | 6 | 8 | 1.3 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 5 | WEKU | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 29 | LNDSU | 11 | 48 | 4.4 | 0 | 2 |
Jalen Likely's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.