#21
TJ Lester
Returning to Marshall for 2026
Milton, Ga.
via herdzone.com ↗TJ Lester
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tony Gibson
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Marshall
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Marshall
Returning around him
- 99% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +6 net (28 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Marshall · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #89 · 2026 recruiting class #123
Background
HERD FILE: Lester was rated as a three-star transfer portal prospect by 247 after a 2025 season in which he rushed for 432 yards and six touchdowns as a true freshman at West Georgia.
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology