Jake Rendina is Army’s bruising short-yardage hammer
In the 2025 season, Jake Rendina emerged as Army’s power-back option, posting 40 carries for 187 yards and a touchdown while earning 5 starts and handling a blocking-heavy role in the offense[3][4]. At 5-foot-11 and around 240-255 pounds, he brings true downhill punch, toughness, and value in short-yardage situations, with observers noting he’s the most likely power runner in Army’s 2026 offense[1][3]. He may not be a flashy stat-sheet stuffer, but if your team wants a reliable, physical runner who embraces contact and does the dirty work, he’s exactly the kind of player that makes defenses miserable[3][4].
