DeWhitt Betterson Jr.
Senior running back on Troy's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 214 lb · Ocala, FL · Vanguard HS
The story
4 running back on Troy's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
DeWhitt Betterson Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Gerad Parker
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
DeWhitt Betterson Jr. is now still projected as a developmental piece in the backfield for Troy.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Troy has produced 2 All-Conference running backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2024. Kimani Vidal went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Troy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Troy
Returning around him
- 35% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -13 net (14 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Troy · Last season: 8-6 · Talent rank #96 · 2026 recruiting class #76
Background
2025 (Junior): Did not see game action ... Three-time Scout Team Player of the Week (twice on special teams and once on offense) 2024 (Sophomore): Did not see game action 2023 (RS-Freshman): Did not see game action 2022 (Freshman): Did not see game action … Redshirted High School: Rushed for 1,83...
The backfield · Troy
- #1Jordan Lovett339 rushing yards · 2025
- #25Dennis Palmer40 rushing yards · 2025
- #3Jaheim Merriweather4 rushing yards · 2025
- #21AC Walters1 game · 2025
- #26DeWhitt Betterson Jr.no box-score line yet
2 more on the roster · Troy team page