My biggest role model is my father because he has taught me all of the ins and outs of football. He has also taught me to be the young man that I am today.
Tell us about your hometown/where you’re from?
I played most of high school football in Tampa, Florida, but my hometown is St. Louis, Missouri. I lived there for 15 years.
How would you describe your game to someone who has never seen you play?
My game is one of speed, versatility, power and play-making. I'm a three down back that can be used in any situation.Â
High School: Rated as a four-star recruit by Rivals and a three-star by 247sports … Attended Jesuit high school in Tampa and is originally from St. Louis, Missouri … Coached by Matt Thompson at Jesuit high school … Ranked as the nation’s 10th best All-Purpose back … As a junior in 2023, he carried for 812 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 4.8 yards-per-carry … He also caught 22 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns, leading Jesuit to the regional finals of the Florida 3M Playoffs … In 2022, ran for 169 yards and two touchdowns … Also competed in track and field, where he was a regional qualifier in the 100 meters as a sophomore and placed 11th as a freshman in the Missouri 5A State Championship.
 Personal: Son of Sheree and James Thurman … Has one sibling, Sydney … Chose Kansas over offers from Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Kansas State and Missouri, among others … Is a 3rd Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do.