Douglas Sherman

Douglas Sherman

Player Profile

Hometown:
Fort Worth, Texas
High School:
Eastern Hills
Last College:
Cisco Junior College
Height / Weight:
5-7 / 205
Position:
RB
Birthdate:
01/18/1983
Experience:
2L

One of the most consistent backs at Texas State who is very assignment sound ... short, stocky player who is put well together ... was the Bobcats' leading rusher in 2004 and runs well with the ball ... started the last five games of his junior season ... also does a great job in Texas State's pass blocking schemes ... physical player who should see plenty of time at tailback.

Texas State Running Back Douglas Sherman
2004: Led the team with 128 carries for 622 yards ... scored three touchdowns ... averaged 4.9 yards per carry ... also caught seven passes for 130 yards ... scored rushing touchdowns in the Bobcats' first three games of the year ... in first collegiate game rushed for 56 yards, including a one-yard touchdown run in season-opening win over Angelo State ... had a seven-yard touchdown run against Baylor, one of 12 carries for 50 yards against the Big XII opponent ... best rushing night of the season came against Southeastern Louisiana as the Bobcats had two running backs rush for 100+ yards ... had 14 carries for 124 yards against SLU, including a 34-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that gave Texas State a 28-13 lead at the time ... accounted for 97 all purpose yards against Florida Atlantic, catching a 44-yard pass to go with 10 carries for 53 yards ... in the `Cats Southland Conference opener, had a season-high 18 carries for 90 yards ... caught a 60-yard touchdown pass in the Bobcats' 35-12 win over Nicholls State ... receiving touchdown against the Colonels gave Texas State a 28-0 lead at halftime ... also rushed for 74 yards on 14 carries against Nicholls State.

Cisco Junior College: Was a Second-Team Junior College All-American as well as named first-team all-conference as a sophomore at Cisco Junior College ... led Texas junior colleges in rushing, running for 927 yards on 151 carries ... averaged 6.1 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns ... also caught 25 passes for 261 yards and two scores ... junior college coach was Kurt Nichols.

Eastern Hills High School: Ran for more than 2,000 yards as a senior standout at Eastern Hills ... named the district's most valuable player as well as all-state ... also a first-team all-district pick.

Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1983 in Fort Worth ... son of Terri Sherman ... exercise and sports science major ... also pursuing a minor in psychology ... selected Texas State over conference-rival McNeese State.