
UAB’s old-school, efficient back with big-play juice
In his UAB career, Marculus Elliott has been an efficient, versatile runner who flashed real burst, finishing with 740 rushing yards on 129 carries and 3 touchdowns, plus 63 catches for 803 receiving yards with 3 more scores.[1][8] His best trait is easy to spot: he can threaten defenses as both a runner and receiver, and UAB’s own bio called him a “versatile backup performer” who could be effective either way.[3] For a team looking for a compact, dual-threat RB who can make hay in space, he’s an easy “yes” on fit—provided you want production and toughness over headline-grabbing flash.[1][3]