compact, explosive Cal Poly back with big-play juice
James Noble’s Cal Poly profile is built on burst, efficiency, and production in the 2026 context; the standout story is that he was a 5-foot-6, 180-pound back who made defenders pay for underestimating him, and he once produced a 221-yard, 19-carry game with a 74-yard score as a redshirt freshman. He also owned Cal Poly career marks with 3,678 rushing yards and 35 rushing touchdowns, which tells you the differentiator: he’s not just quick, he’s a proven finish-the-drive runner with real change-of-pace value.
