It’s not often a Group of 5 player bails on college early to enter the NFL draft. It’s not often a Group of 5 player has a career like Cincinnati’s Michael Warren II.
Listed at 5-foot-11 and 222 pounds, the Toledo native finished fourth in the American with 1,265 yards and third in the league with 14 touchdowns on 261 carries.
After rushing for 324 yards as a freshman, Warren posted his best numbers as a sophomore. That year, he charged for 1,329 yards and 19 touchdowns on 244 carries. His 19 scores were the second most in the conference that year.
Blessed, Thank You Bearcat Nation ❤️ pic.twitter.com/b48WSTs698
— Michael Warren II (@MikeWarrenII) January 11, 2020
Warren also proved himself a threat out of the backfield, catching 51 passes over his career.
