As a freshman in 2024, Houston running back J’Marion Burnette — better known by his nickname “Phat”. Across 8 games and two starts, Burnette logged 79 snaps, all at RB, carrying 43 times for 182 yards at 4.2 yards per pop. His 116 rushing yards after contact led all true freshmen in the Big 12, proof of the power and downhill style that made him one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2024 class. Prepped at Andalusia (Ala.) High School, Burnette was tabbed a four-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN, ranked as the No. 14 rusher nationally and the No. 10 overall prospect in Alabama by Rivals. Even with limited touches in high school — 649 rushing yards and nine touchdowns as a senior — Burnette’s blend of size and acceleration was impossible to overlook.

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