2024 NFL Draft Profile: Marshall RB Rasheen Ali

Rasheen Ali defied expectations in several ways during his time with the Mashall Thundering Herd. When he played at his best, the Herd were one of the Sun Belt's best teams. Now, as he prepares for the professional game, he'll once again face an uphill battle, but could show tremendous upside with the right situation. Here are the important things to know about one of the G5's better running backs in recent memory. Measurements: 6’0" – 205 pounds A former two-star prospect, Ali has been one of the best and arguably most unheralded running backs in the nation over the past three seasons at Marshall. Taking over as a starter in Charles Huff’s backfield in 2021, Ali burst onto the college football scene by leading the nation in rushing touchdowns with 21 and rushed for over 1,400 yards as a sophomore. The Cleveland native was set to follow-up the 2021 campaign, but after rushing for nearly six yards per carry on 47 attempts, Ali chose to step away from the team to address his “mental, physical and emotional hea