4.36s Speed & Power Hybrid Anchors NCCU's MEAC Title Push
Zahir Favors, a 5'10", 210-lb junior running back for North Carolina Central, brings a rare power-speed combo to the MEAC, highlighted by a verified 4.36-second 40-yard dash and 289 rushing yards on 70 carries in 2023 at New Mexico Military Institute [3][5]. As a Division I transfer who drew recruitment interest from Virginia Tech, Favors differentiates himself with elite burst, low-center gravity for breaking tackles, and an intense, physical playing style that commands defensive attention [5][7]. With NCCU ranked #36 nationally in FCS football after an 8-3 2024 season, Favors is a high-impact fit for teams needing a reliable, explosive back who can dominate short-yardage situations and stretch the field [4]. No major injury history is reported, and his junior-year intensity suggests immediate readiness for competitive play.
