Aaron Spikes

Position:
Running Back
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 195
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Dallas, TX
High School:
L.G. Pinkston

2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games at running back and on special teams...Became primary running back in fifth game following a season-ending injury to Kevis Streeter...Started seven consecutive games beginning with No. 22 Oklahoma State (Oct. 8)...Led team in scoring with eight touchdowns...Second in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns...Led in rushing attempts and rushing yards...Posted a season-best 53 rushing yards, on 13 carries, vs. ASU...Had a season-high 17 carries (48 yards) at FAU...Fumbled just twice and did not lose a fumble...Caught at least one pass in nine games and collected four receptions at NT, vs. OSU, at Ohio and at La.-Monroe...Totaled 99 receiving yards at NT, including first career TD - an 82-yard catch from Chris Masson...Caught a TD pass in six of the final nine games...Scored only two rushing TDs of the season at Ohio and added a receiving TD for three-score game...Led the team with 828 all-purpose yards...Second in kick returns and third in kick return yards.

L.G. Pinkston: Earned all-district and all-region honors...Outstanding running back as a sophomore and junior before suffering a ankle injury at the start of senior season (2009)...Switched to defense and earned first team all-district honors at safety...Totaled 2,892 rushing yards in career on 384 carries with 27 touchdowns

Personal: Born Jan. 12, 1992...Son of Angela Stewart and John Spikes.