Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: Has appeared in 19 games making four starts rushing for 924 yards and eight touchdowns averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 48.6 yards per game.

In 2013: Appeared in six games while making four starts rushing for 188 yards on 40 attempts with two touchdowns … also had three catches for 24 yards out of the backfield.

In 2012: Sat out the season while recovering from a knee injury suffered in spring ball the previous semester.

In 2011: Rushed for 736 yards on 132 carries adding six touchdowns on the ground playing in all 13 games … averaged 5.6 yards per carry … had a career-high 120 yards on 16 carries against Central Oklahoma … averaged 18.3 yards per carry rushing for 110 yards on six attempts and three touchdowns against Lincoln … also had six catches for 33 yards and two kickoff returns … second on the team in rushing yards … named Ichabods’ offensive skill player of the week against Fort Hays State … named the Jermon Watson Freshman of the Year at the year-end awards banquet.

In 2010: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the Ichabods’ offensive work team player of the week for practice leading up to the Fort Hays State game.

Background: At Delsea Regional High School, he was an all-Tri County selection and also named all-Group 2 … finished with three varsity football letters … rushed for 1,424 yards on 120 carries and scored 17 touchdowns for the South Jersey Group 2 champions … had a season-high 172 yards and a touchdown against Salesianum … won two state football championships … as a junior he was named athlete of the year for winter track … a state 4x200 relay qualifier as a sophomore … a four-year letterwinner for spring track.

Personal: Son of Collin and Juanita McPherson … majoring in law enforcement.