Cali RB sees offers rise
Three star running back Jamal Floyd (5-11, 185, 4.5) from Claremont, Calif., is continuing Claremont’s rich history of outstanding running backs. Claremont high school has sent their last four running backs to the collegiate level. Floyd is next in line from Claremont to tote the football for a D-I team.
Floyd has offers from Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State, Washington, Washington State, Wyoming, Wake Forest and UConn. He’s getting long looks from most of the Pac10, Mountain West and WAC.
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Kansas State is the only school that has been able to get a hold of Floyd has he has been busy getting ready for his season and attending school. He has received calls from plenty of other school he just hasn’t talked to anyone but K State.
What is Floyd looking for in a school?
“Real simple,” Floyd said. “Good academics and a good football program.”
“I will probably take my visits after the season,” Floyd said. “I will make up mind after that.”
Floyd lists Colorado, K State, Washington State, Oregon and UCLA as his top five schools.
As a runner, Floyd is very explosive and has great vision. One thing that is obvious is he has the speed to break the long one and the power break tackles. Floyd is a very physical runner who doesn’t shy from contact.
“I’m a hard runner,” Floyd said. “My goal is to score a touchdown every time I get my hands on the ball.”
Anyone who has seen Floyd in action will attest to his statement his effort to score.
As a junior, Floyd rushed for 1,420 yards and 14 touchdowns. Floyd is the complete back. He can catch, block, run and he’s not a bad passer either. Floyd caught 17 passes for around 200 yards and scored two touchdowns.
In an earlier interview with Claremont head coach Mike Collins said this about his star running back, “Jamaal compares with all the great ones we have had. He has speed and the elusiveness of Dion Burnett (UNLV) and the shear power of Tristan Walker (Colorado State).”
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