Kruz Yocum brings Arizona-built toughness to Northern Arizona’s backfield
Kruz Yocum is a 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Kingman, Arizona, listed as an active freshman for Northern Arizona in 2025, and he profiles as a downhill, physical back with enough burst to pair size with efficiency.[1][2][10] His high school production hinted at real juice: in the 2023-24 season, he rushed for 755 yards, 9 rushing TDs, and 6.5 yards per carry, while also showing workhorse traits with 116 carries.[15] The sell here is simple — he looks like a sturdy, no-nonsense fit if a team wants contact balance, toughness, and a back who can keep the chains moving rather than just flash on highlight reels.[13][15]
