DALLAS – Georgia Southern junior running backs Gerald Green and Jalen White have been named candidates for the 2022 Doak Walker Award, it was announced today by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. The award is given to the nation's best running back, and Michigan State tailback Kenneth Walker III won it in 2021.
Green (Columbus, Ga.) had 75 rushes for 423 yards and five touchdowns last season while White (Daleville, Ala.) carried the ball 68 times for 383 yards and four touchdowns. Both are expected to have a much larger role in the Eagle offense this season.