Jarek Broussard
American football player (born 2000)
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Jarek Broussard (born April 24, 2000) is an American football running back.
New Orleans, Louisiana
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 24, 2000[1] New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Richardson (TX) Bishop Lynch (TX) |
| College | Colorado (2018–2021) Michigan State (2022) |
| NFL draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
Broussard grew up in Dallas, Texas and attended Bishop Lynch High School. As a senior, he rushed for 745 yards and 10 touchdowns on 63 carries while catching 22 passes for 360 yards and three touchdowns. Broussard was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Colorado over offers from Colorado State, Houston, Illinois, and TCU.[2]
College career
Broussard redshirted as a true freshman after suffering a knee injury in practice in early September and also missed the entirety of the following season.[3][4] As a redshirt sophomore, Broussard rushed for 895 yards and five touchdowns on 156 attempts and was named first team All-Pac-12 Conference and the conference Offensive Player of the Year.[5][6] He was named the conference Offensive Player of the Week twice, including after rushing for 301 yards against Arizona on December 5, 2020, in a 24–13 win over Arizona.[7][8] Broussard rushed 142 times for 661 yards and two touchdowns as a redshirt junior. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[9]
Broussard ultimately transferred to Michigan State.[10]
