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Jersey Number 25
Justin Thurman
- Position:
- Running Back
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 204
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- High School:
- Jesuit HS
- Hometown:
- Tampa, Fla.
NAME PRONUNCIATION
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.
Get to Know Justin ...
- Who is your biggest role model and why?
- 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.
2025: Played in two games as a true freshman, against Wagner and Texas Tech... Recorded four carries for 32 yards in his first season as a Jayhawk... Wagner: Saw his first collegiate action and rushed for 33 yards on three attempts.... at Texas Tech: Had one carry for one yard.
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.
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