Malik Dryden brings compact, bruising depth to Mercer’s backfield
In the 2024 season at Stetson, Malik Dryden logged 52 carries for 198 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, then arrived at Mercer in 2026 as a 5-foot-11, 210-pound junior runner with power-back traits and proven game experience.[1][2] He looks like a fit for teams that want a physical, downhill back who can absorb contact, handle a role in a rotation, and chip in as a receiver when needed; the main question is whether he can turn that volume into more efficient production at the FCS level.[1][2]
