Julian Shankle

Position:
Running Back
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 202
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Grand Prairie, Texas
High School:
South Grand Prairie

2009 (Sophomore): Saw time in seven games as a reserve running back...Never played in more than two consecutive games during the season...Scored only touchdown of the season on a six-yard run in the opener vs. Southern, finishing game with 16 yards on five carries...Had one kickoff return for 13 yards at Nebraska and one kickoff return for 16 yards vs. North Texas...Most productive game came vs. FAU with three rushes for 15 yards (long of 9) and five catches for 43 yards (long of 12)...Had a career-best 13-yard reception in the finale vs. Troy.

2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in seven games as a reserve running back...Saw time in the first two games before missing four of the next five with an ankle injury...Played in four of the final five games, but did not play in the season finale...Had a season-high seven rushing attempts at USM, scoring first career touchdown in his first career game on a one-yard run in the second quarter...Also had two receptions for 13 yards against the Golden Eagles...Scored second touchdown of the season on a two-yard run vs. FIU...Had six carries for 37 yards and a season-long 28-yard run vs. the Golden Panthers.

2007 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play...Named Cajuns Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week vs. UCF and Tennessee.

South Grand Prairie: First Team All-District selection in District 7-5A and helped lead his team to a 10-2 record as a senior...Rushed for 867 yards and averaged 8.18 yards per carry in senior season; scored seven touchdowns...During his senior season, had three games with over 140 yards rushing...Also ran track - 100m, 4x100m relay and long jump, winning the district championship in the 4x100m relay.

Personal: Full name is Julian Rashad Shankle...Born Jan. 2, 1989...Son of Anthony and JoAnn Shankle...Has one younger sister, Kayla.