emerging ODU RB with starter upside and multi-phase value
Maurki James showed real utility for Old Dominion in 2025, playing in 11 games with 56 carries for 224 yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus six catches for 39 yards. His appeal is less about gaudy volume and more about his developmental profile: a 6-foot-1, 206-pound back who can handle contact, contribute on special teams, and add receiving value out of the backfield. He had productive flashes in wins at Virginia Tech and Marshall, which suggests he can fit as a physical, versatile depth piece or committee runner.
