DeWhitt Betterson Jr. is a running back for the Troy Trojans. The Ocala, Florida native attended Vanguard High School, where he rushed for 1,835 yards and 19 touchdowns while helping the Knights to a 41-8 record during his career. He earned second team all-state honors as a senior and first team all-area accolades as both a junior and senior. Betterson redshirted in 2022 and did not see game action through 2024. In 2025, he earned Scout Team Player of the Week recognition. He majors in criminal justice and is the son of DeWhitt Betterson, Troy's all-time leading rusher and Hall of Famer.