Dezmond Ray brings burst-and-balance to Mississippi Valley State’s backfield
In the 2026 season, Dezmond Ray has opened as Mississippi Valley State’s lead-ish spark at running back, with 13 carries for 85 yards, a 6.5 yards-per-carry clip, plus 2 catches for 11 yards. What jumps out is efficiency: he’s already shown pop on a 30-yard run and the kind of compact, 5-foot-9, 205-pound build that can handle traffic while still making a defense miss. He’s still early in the season and has no touchdowns yet, but the efficiency and versatility make him a worthwhile fit for a team needing a productive, physical change-of-pace back.
