Missouri State

Talented young running back who had a good spring and will add depth to a solid corp of Bears ball carriers ... Finished with 107 yards on 24 carries in three spring scrimmages, including a touchdown in the first scrimmage (4/5/13) and 48 yards on 11 carries in the second (4/12/13).

2013: Redshirted his first season at Missouri State.

High School: Two-way standout at Whitefish Bay (Wis.) High School who rushed for 1,153 yards and eight touchdowns as a fullback over his three-year prep career...Carried the ball 86 times for 405 yards and three touchdowns as a senior last fall to help the Blue Dukes to a 9-2 campaign...Ran for a career-best 445 yards in just seven games as a sophomore in 2010...Also saw action at safety.

Personal: Julian Rashad Posey was born 10/5/94 in Beloit, Wis. ... Son of Ed Posey and Simmone Stovall of Milwaukee ... Stepfather, Jeff Stovall, was a four-time All-Gateway running back under Bears head coach Terry Allen at Northern Iowa from 1993-96 ... Has one brother and four sisters ... Undecided on major.