Ashton Ashford is Alabama State’s compact, high-effort changeup back with early-2026 touchdown pop
In the 2026 season, Ashton Ashford has 11 carries for 28 yards and 1 touchdown for Alabama State, while his 2025 workload was similarly modest but efficient enough to keep him in the rotation; his 2024 season included 3 carries for 12 yards in a redshirt year. He’s a small but sturdy 5-foot-5, 184-pound junior who brings burst, contact balance, and versatility as a depth running back, and he has already shown he can punch in short-yardage scores. He looks like a role player rather than a featured bell cow, but his size, effort, and touchdown feel make him a useful fit for a team that wants quick, scrappy backfield juice.
