former BYU RB with a burst-and-power profile and a turbulent college arc
Marcus Whalen’s BYU profile shows a back with real juice: in the 2002 season, he led the Cougars in rushing with 918 yards and had a 135-yard game that helped power a third straight 100-yard performance. He was also a preseason third-team All-MWC pick, which signals how highly he was regarded when healthy and eligible. The differentiator is the blend of downhill strength and home-run ability, but his college story was interrupted by injuries and an Honor Code suspension that effectively ended his NCAA career.
