
Young ETSU back with burst, upside, and an early touchdown pop
In the 2025 season, D'Marius Rucker flashed real juice for ETSU, scoring a touchdown and piling up 65 rushing yards on 11 carries in his debut against Murray State before also contributing in a tough game at Tennessee; he entered 2026 as a redshirt sophomore and a former three-star recruit with top-1000 national pedigree, plus a reputation for production and big-play ability from Lakeland High. His fit is about upside: compact build, quickness, and the kind of competitive edge that can carve out meaningful snaps if he stays healthy and keeps stacking consistency.





