Former Florida State running back breaks 1K yards, sets school record at Marshall

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell has turn out to be recognized for his prowess with regards to creating operating backs after putting a number of gamers within the NFL at Memphis and with the Seminoles. 4 operating backs from Norvell’s time with the Tigers are at present among the many skilled ranks whereas former ‘Nole Jashaun Corbin is a member of the New York Giants apply squad.

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The success has continued into this season as Florida State discovered a diamond within the tough in former Oregon operating again, Trey Benson. The Seminoles had three operating backs report 100+ yards dashing in a single recreation for the primary group in program historical past to kick off the yr.

With that being mentioned, Norvell and Florida State may discover themselves eager about the one which acquired away. 

Former Seminole operating again Khalan Laborn has been placing collectively an absolute tear with the Marshall Thundering Herd. Laborn has crossed the century mark in every of his first seven appearances with this system. The success has positioned him in uncharted territory.

The previous five-star prospect grew to become the primary participant to surpass 1,000 dashing yards in seven video games at Marshall.

In whole, Laborn has recorded 188 carries for 1,002 yards and 12 touchdowns. He totaled a career-high 191 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Gardner-Webb earlier this month. Laborn has scored two dashing touchdowns in 5 video games this season and he is damaged 150+ yards 4 instances.

As compared, Florida State’s operating again unit (Benson, Treshaun Ward, Lawrance Toafili, Rodney Hill) has scored 11 mixed dashing touchdowns this season. Laborn guided Marshall to an upset at Notre Dame in week 2 behind 163 yards and a rating on the bottom. The Thundering Herd is properly on their technique to turning into bowl eligible.

The 5-foot-11, 212-pound operating again initially signed with Florida State in 2017 as a member of a star-studded operating again class that additionally included Cam Akers (Los Angeles Rams) and Zaquandre White (Miami Dolphins). Regardless of redshirting as a real freshman, Laborn regarded like he might escape forward of the 2018 season. He caught a 37-yard cross in his first profession look earlier than being knocked out for the season the next week.

Laborn rehabbed from the knee damage to return for your entire 2019 season. He recorded 63 carries for 297 yards (4.7 YPC) and 4 touchdowns. Laborn added ten catches for 66 yards.

After being dismissed from this system in 2020, Laborn stayed in Tallahassee to earn his diploma at Florida State. He is overcome the adversity and is flouring throughout what could also be his ultimate season of collegiate eligibility.

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