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2021 Football Roster

21 Alex Escobar

  • Position RB
  • Ht./Wt. 5-9 / 195
  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown Peoria, Ariz.
  • High School Centennial

Biography

2021 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Played in seven games throughout the 2021 season … Finished fourth on the team in rushing attempts … Added eight receptions out of the backfield … Rushed for a season-high 17 yards against UMass in the season finale … Caught three passes on the road against Kentucky for a season-high 39 all-purpose yards … Averaged 3.0 yards per carry for the season.

2020 (Redshirt Sophomore)
• Season limited to two games due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Appeared against Dixie State (3/7), rushing for a career-best 81 yards on 14 carries.

2019 (Redshirt Freshman)
• Played in one game, making his collegiate debut in the win against UTEP (11/23).

2018 (Freshman)
• Redshirt season.

High School
• Played three years of varsity football at Centennial HS under head coach Richard Taylor
• Helped the Coyotes to a 38-5 overall record over three seasons
• Ran for 950 yards with 11 touchdowns during his high school career
• Had 41 receptions for 601 yards and nine scores in his time at Centennial.

Personal
• Son of Alex and Selina Escobar
• Majoring in mechanical engineering.

Statistics

Season:
2021

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 36

    2018Freshman

    Running Back
    5'9" 190 lbs
    36
  • 36

    2019Redshirt Freshman

    Running Back
    5'9" 190 lbs
    36
  • 21

    2020Redshirt Sophomore

    Running Back
    5'9" 195 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2021Redshirt Sophomore

    Running Back
    5'9" 195 lbs
    21