
Julian Laing was Delaware’s steady downhill complement in the backfield
In the 2012 season, Julian Laing gave Delaware a reliable change-of-pace punch, rushing for 457 yards and 3 touchdowns on 100 carries while averaging 4.6 yards per carry; in the 2013 season, he finished with 363 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns as the Blue Hens’ No. 2 back. He was described by Delaware as a strong, shifty runner with good size who could also help on kickoffs, and he earned co-Unsung Hero honors in 2014. That profile says “physical, dependable, and versatile,” which is exactly the kind of glue piece a coach loves.