Jason Spradling

5-11 • 192 • Junior • 2L
Louisburg, Kan./Louisburg High School

General: Fourth-year player … a hard-working back who has continued to mature into a frontline player for the Gorillas … a shifty runner who figures to contend for significant action for the Gorillas this fall.

In 2010: Saw action in all 12 games in a reserve role … carried the ball 15 times for 48 yards (3.2 ypc) on the season … also had 10 punt returns for 57 yards (5.7 ypc).

In 2009: Saw action in eight games in a reserve role... carried the ball 30 times for 162 yards (5.4 ypc) on the season.

In 2008: Redshirt season.

In High School: A Kansas Class 4A All-State performer as a senior at Louisburg High School in 2007 ... rushed for 1,543 yards despite missing four games due to injury ... helped the Wildcats to a 13-1 record and a 4A state runner-up finish his senior season.

Personal: Born March 14, 1990 ... son of Brent and Lisa Spradling ... a physical education major.