Tag: Rasheen Ali

Jan 30, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; National running back Rasheen Ali of Marshall (22) runs the ball during practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Marshall RB Rasheen Ali (biceps) pulls out of Senior Bowl

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Marshall running back Rasheen Ali has pulled out of the Senior Bowl after rupturing a biceps tendon in practice, NFL Network reported Thursday.

The two-time 1,000-yard rusher for the Thundering Herd faces a recovery time of four to six months following surgery, according to the report.

The timeline means Ali will miss the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine from Feb. 29-March 3 in Indianapolis.

He had been projected as a mid- to late-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft scheduled for April 25-27 in Detroit.

The Senior Bowl takes place Saturday in Mobile, Ala.

Ali rushed for 2,831 yards and 39 touchdowns and caught 75 passes for 557 yards and three scores over his four seasons at Marshall. He rushed for 1,401 yards and 23 TDs in 2021 and for 1,135 yards and 15 scores in 2023.

–Field Level Media

Sep 4, 2021; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd running back Rasheen Ali (22) reacts after scoring a first half touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Marshall RB Rasheen Ali steps away from team

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Marshall running back Rasheen Ali will miss the start of the season for personal reasons.

Thundering Herd coach Charles Huff said there is no timetable for the return of the redshirt sophomore, who ran for 1,401 yards and tied for the FBS lead with 23 rushing touchdowns last season.

“Rasheen will be away from the team for some time, and as soon as he is mentally, physically and emotionally ready to return, he will be back,” Huff said in a statement. “Our team and staff are doing a great job of supporting him, and we are looking forward to getting him back soon.”

The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.Va., reported that Ali missed a team scrimmage on Saturday and canceled an upcoming promotional appearance.

Florida State transfer Khalan Laborn will likely start in Ali’s place when Marshall opens the season Sept. 3 against visiting Norfolk State.

Ali posted six 100-yard games on the ground in 2021, including a season-high 203 yards at Charlotte on Nov. 20. He also caught 45 passes for 334 yards and a touchdown in 13 games.

–Field Level Media