James Peoples

Ohio State Overview • James played in eight games in 2024 and earned his first Varsity O letter • He totaled 87 plays on the season to rank second among all Ohio State freshmen offensive players in playing time (to Jeremiah Smith) • He is the Buckeyes' leading returning rusher with 197 yards rushing off 49 carries • Averaged 4.0 yards per carry and scored touchdowns in his first two games played in: a 4-yard rush vs. Akron and a 12-yard rush vs. Western Michigan • Had career highs of 10 carries and 51 yards vs. Western Michigan • Had 29 yards vs. Michigan State for his Big Ten high game rushing • He is an OSU Scholar-Athlete majoring in sport industry Honors & Awards 2024: OSU Scholar-Athlete More on James • James was part of the 2024 Ohio State recruiting class • He enrolled in classes in January and took part in 2024 spring drills • James was the nation’s No. 4-ranked running back and a national top-100 prospect in 2024 • A four-star prospect by the major scouting services • Returned from an injury this fall and rushed for 216 yards on just 11 carries – all in the first half – in a 56-0 victory that earned him San Antonio Express-News Athlete of the Week honors • Carried 191 times for 1,904 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season in 2022 • Played in the 2024 All-American Bowl on Jan. 4 in his hometown of San Antonio • Averaged over 10 yards per carry in each of his final two high school seasons • Was a finalist for San Antonio Express-Times Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2022. • Parents are Nakisha and James Peoples II