TJ Engleman Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - East Carolina Pirates | FOX Sports

Set to handle backup duties vs. Alabama Engleman is listed as the second running back on the team's depth chart ahead of Saturday's contest against the Crimson Tide, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Englman is set to handle work behind fellow back Ashton Gray, who transferred in from North Texas during the summer. The 5-foot-9 ball-carrier totaled 59 carries for 306 yards (5.6 yards-per-carry) and one touchdown across 10 games.

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In the mix for carries Engleman was named along with Ashton Gray and Michael Allen as a contender for the lead role in the East Carolina backfield, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Engleman will contend with Allen and Gray for the lead role for the Pirates heading into the 2026 season. All three backs demonstrate particular upside for the East Carolina offense and will look to assert themselves as the leader, though the East Carolina staff may be leaning toward more of a committee-style approach as well.

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Katin Houser threw two touchdown passes and East Carolina scored the final 31 points in a 45-14 romp over Temple

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