Lem Wash brings quarterback versatility and downhill toughness to Southern Illinois
Wash is a senior RB at Southern Illinois with an unusual edge: he arrived with a quarterback background, giving him ball skills, poise, and a feel for space that can make him more than a standard bruising back. SIU lists him at 5-10, 220 and notes he was the 2020-21 Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year after a high school career with 85 total touchdowns, which signals real playmaking pedigree. His 2025 usage was modest, but his value is in versatility, red-zone utility, and a high-floor, physical profile that can fit a team looking for a reliable, multi-purpose back.[3][1]
