Markellus Bass

Butler Community College (2024-25): Nation's leading rusher in 2025, earning NJCAA First Team All-American honors ... Earned First Team All-KJCAA honors in 2025 ... Rushed for 1,237 yards in 10 games to go with eight touchdowns ... Recorded the 11th-most rushing yards in a single season in Butler CC history ... Rushed for 100+ yards in eight games in 2025 ... Averaged 20 yards per carry in an 86-0 win over Ellsworth (Iowa) Sept. 13, 2025, rushing for 140 yards and two touchdowns ... Had 187 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a win at Dodge City Nov. 15, 2025 ... Did not fumble once as a junior college sophomore ... Finished his Butler CC career with 1,768 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. McGavock HS: Was the leading rusher in Tennessee's 6A Region 6 in 2023 with 1,573 yards ... Second-leading rusher among Tennessee Division 6A athletes ... Averaged 11.2 yards per carry as a senior ... Scored 12 touchdowns and had seven 100+ yard games ... Rushed for 188 rushing yards against DCHS and Antioch, combining for five touchdowns (2 vs. DCHS, 3 vs. Antioch) ... Had a 221 yard performance against Franklin ... Rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns in his final high school game against Beech ... Didn't play running back until senior year of high school ... Played wide receiver and nickel before being converted to running back. Personal: Enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends ... Hidden talent is playing the drums.