Get to know your Buffalo Bulls James Starks

by Steve

He's a beast, he's a dog, he's a motherf**kin problem. Junior running back James Starks has blossomed in 2008 after showing much promise as a sophomore last season. Originally this dude was brought in as a Quarterback the same season as Drew Willy.

Fortunately for UB he failed to grasp the playbook and struggled as a quarterback in Division 1 college football. He was redshirted. Step in Turner Gill, and boom, you have a future NFL stud. At 6'3 the dude has the size of a real force. He is showing it in the MAC conference and soon will show his capabilities on Sundays.

A balla comin out of Niagara Falls in 2005, Starks career has changed dramatically from his humble beginning under former Coach Hofher. Heading into the international bowl Starks has over 1,300 yards rushing and 15 tds. Not only as a force in the backfield, but James can make plays split wide. He has 41 catches and 300+ yards receiving. Dude is versatile. Kiper already has him slated for the late 1st or 2nd rounds of the 2010 draft!

Positives: Local product, changed positions as a redshirted freshman, first back to back 1,000 yard rushers in school history, improves as the season progresses.

Negatives: After going bust as a QB was moved to the secondary, 4.59 40, missed 2 games this season thus hurting his numbers.

Pro Prospects:
NFL Draft Scout has him rated 13 out of 188
Still only a Junior but Kiper has him in the early 2nd round in 2010.