UMass RB Elijah Faulkner is a low-volume, developmental back with room to grow
In the 2025 season, Elijah Faulkner produced modest numbers for Massachusetts: 40 carries for 114 yards and 1 catch for 5 yards across 10 games, while EA SPORTS College Football 26 rated him 69 overall at 5'9" and 185 pounds. His profile suggests a compact, early-career runner who is still carving out a role rather than carrying a featured workload. For teams, the appeal is upside and roster flexibility more than proven production; the fit is strongest if you want a developmental back who can earn touches through toughness, practice consistency, and special-teams value.
