young Kansas RB with blue-chip upside, but still waiting for a bigger snap count
In the 2025 season, Justin Thurman flashed efficiency in a tiny sample for Kansas, rushing 4 times for 32 yards with a long of 18, but his real story is still projection: a redshirt freshman with legit recruiting pedigree, size (6-0, 200), and the kind of north-south frame that fits physical Big 12 football. He played in just two games in 2025 and has dealt with an undisclosed injury setback, so the fit question is less about production right now and more about whether Kansas can unlock his power, burst, and upside.
