Jarek Broussard Explained

Jarek Broussard (born April 24, 2000) is an American football running back.

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]

External links

• Bishop Lynch Friars bio
• Colorado Buffaloes bio
• Michigan State Spartans bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jarek Broussard Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College. pro-football-reference.com. July 25, 2023.
2. Web site: Colorado Football Signee: Jarek Broussard. Mike. Singer. Rivals.com. December 20, 2017.
3. Web site: CU's Jarek Broussard confident in starting as Buffs running back. The Denver Post. November 13, 2020.
4. Web site: Top of his game: CU's Broussard shines after 2 knee injuries. Associated Press. Pat. Graham. November 10, 2020.
5. Web site: Karl Dorrell, Jarek Broussard earn Pac-12 honors; 6 CU Buffs named to all-conference teams. Joe. Nguyen. The Denver Post. December 22, 2020.
6. Web site: Broussard, Jefferson headline AP All-Pac-12 football team. The Washington Post. December 25, 2020.
7. Web site: Colorado's Jarek Broussard named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week after 300-yard performance at Arizona. Yahoo Sports.
8. Web site: Keeler: Thank you, Karl Dorrell. You, too, Jarek Broussard. CU Buffs produced a football season to remember during a 2020 we'd rather forget.. Sean. Keeler. The Denver Post. December 19, 2020.
9. Web site: Howell . Brian . January 13, 2022 . CU Buffs' Jarek Broussard puts name in transfer portal . August 17, 2022 . Denver Post.
10. Web site: Michigan State RB transfer Jarek Broussard looks to build on success after reuniting with Mel Tucker. Matt. Wenzel. MLive.com. August 16, 2022. August 17, 2022.