Although the graduation of two of the most productive players in school history – Bronson Yoder and Malachi Imoh – is noteworthy, running backs coach Perry Jones has a talented group of standouts who possess the talent and drive to continue W&M's tradition of outstanding play in the offensive backfield. Transfers Tariq Sims (Old Dominion) and Rashad Raymond (VMI, UT Martin) are expected to provide significant production, while a pair of talented underclassmen – Josh Miller and Jor'dyn Whitelaw – are also expected to earn opportunities to produce.
 
Tariq Sims • Graduate Student • 5-9, 210
• Grad transfer from Old Dominion who saw action in 24 games for the Monarchs
• Totaled 193 yards on 66 carries with two touchdowns at ODU
• Possesses great speed
• Good short area quickness and change of direction
• Reads blocks well
• Threat in the passing game out of the backfield
 
Rashad Raymond • Graduate Student • 5-11, 205
• Appeared in 46 games during his time at VMI and UT Martin
• Rushed for 1,315 yards on 301 carries with four touchdowns at VMI
• Powerful runner who excels in short-yardage situations
• Runs well between the tackles
• Excellent in pass protection
• One of the unit's strongest players
 
Josh Miller • Sophomore • 5-11, 205
• Saw action in nine games as a true freshman
• Finished the season with 22 rushing yards on eight carries; also contributed on special teams as a kickoff and punt returner
• Ability to run inside or outside
• Good pass catcher
• Possesses good change of direction
• Expected to earn an expanded role this season
 
Jor'dyn Whitelaw • Redshirt Freshman • 5-8, 175
• Redshirted after appearing in two games as a freshman last season
• Finished the season with 80 rushing yards on four carries in a limited role
• Pound-for-pound one of the team's strongest offensive players
• Shifty running back who possesses excellent short area quickness
• Tough to tackle
• Improved knowledge of running schemes during the offseason


 
W&M enters the 2025 campaign having posted four consecutive winning seasons, marking the first time the program has accomplished the feat in the last 25 years.
 
The Tribe opens its season at Furman on Aug. 30, while it will host Maine for its home opener on Sept. 6.

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