Ezell Jolly brings explosive, versatile juice to UTEP’s backfield
In the 2024 season, Ezell Jolly flashed as a compact, multi-use running back for UTEP, totaling 248 rushing yards and a touchdown on 64 carries, while also contributing as a receiver; his 2023 freshman season showed the same profile in smaller doses, with 53 rushing yards, 32 receiving yards and 85 all-purpose yards in four games.[1] What makes him intriguing is the combination of proven high school production, receiving ability, and burst, plus the fact that he’s already shown he can handle a change-of-pace role when healthy. He looks like a fit for a team that values versatility, toughness, and downhill efficiency over pure volume.[1][3][4]
