Efficient, versatile Mercyhurst back with early-playmaking value
Askew’s appeal is efficiency and versatility: in 2024, the Mercyhurst freshman ran 15 times for 98 yards (6.5 per carry), added 3 catches for 33 yards, and even scored on a kick return, showing he can contribute in multiple phases.[1] At 5'9", 200 pounds, he has a compact build that fits a north-south RB role, and Mercyhurst listed him as an active sophomore entering 2025.[2][9] The catch: his workload remained modest in 2025, with 19 carries for 91 yards and no rushing TDs, so he looks more like a useful complementary piece than a proven lead back right now.[4]
