Mississippi State junior Ashton Shumpert was one of 69 running backs selected to the Doak Walker Award watch list on Thursday.
Shumpert, a 6-foot-2, 218-pounder from Fulton, appeared in a dozen games for the Bulldogs last season including two starts. He rushed 47 times for 274 yards and two touchdowns while catching three passes for 18 yards and making six special teams tackles.
For his career, Shumpert has amassed 504 all-purpose yards and five scores.
The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the top tailback in the country. Semifinalists will be named on Nov.