Malik Sherrod

In what should be his final year of eligibility, Sherrod will return to lead the Fresno State backfield once again. He's coming off his best season to date, running for 966 yards and five touchdowns on 5.6 yards per carry in his first season as a lead back. Sherrod also adds a ton of value as a receiver, reeling in 44 catches for 260 yards and another score last fall. The Bulldogs offense as a whole is very experienced, especially in the trenches, and returns its starting quarterback in Mikey Keene. Thus, it's reasonable to expect this unit to take a step forward in 2024, and Sherrod could undoubtedly be a benefactor of that. He'll be the unquestioned top dog in Fresno State's backfield and could wind up as one of the better ball-carriers in the Mountain West when all is said and done. Read Past Outlooks