1James Peoples
RB · JR/TR
3-JRTRANSFER
Ohio State → Penn State
Ohio State → Penn StateCurrent depth chart
RB2Second3-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
James Peoples is a running back from San Antonio, Texas, who attended Veterans Memorial High School before joining Ohio State. A four-star recruit ranked 115th overall in the 2024 class, he played in eight games during his 2024 freshman season, recording 197 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 49 carries. In 2025, Peoples appeared in 14 games, accumulating 344 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 61 carries while adding 10 receptions for 50 yards. He now transfers to Penn State as a junior. From Veterans Memorial · San Antonio, TX.
James Peoples started 2 of 14 games in 2025 and appeared in 14.
Player information
ClassJuniorHeight5'10"Weight214 lbHometownSan Antonio, TXHigh schoolVeterans MemorialRecruiting4 · No. 115 national · 2024 classConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolOhio StateTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Rushing
8
CAR
31
YDS
0
TD
Receiving
0
REC
0
YDS
0
TD
Advanced
3.4
LINE YDS
0.1
EXPLOSIVE
50%
RUSH SUCC
11%
USAGE
Career path
VETERANS MEMORIALSan Antonio, TX
OHIO STATE2024 – 2025
PENN STATE2026 — present
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