43 Days Until Kansas Football: Run It, Back – Jake Sharp

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Years at KU: 2006-2009

Career Stats: 456 carries, 2,239 rushing yards, 23 rushing touchdowns; 86 receptions, 785 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns

Best Season: 2008; 186 carries, 860 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 25 receptions, 283 yards, one receiving touchdown

Accolades: 2008 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, 2008 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team

Jake Sharp never had the one massive, breakthrough season. His senior year did not follow down the path of some of the previous backs we highlighted, though it was not entirely his fault.

Sharp was a versatile and reliable multi-year back who could both run it 15 times a game and catch…