Markiel Cockrell

Biography

I'm currently a sophomore running back for the Bryant University Bulldogs football team. As a true freshman in 2024, I appeared in 10 games, rushing for 230 yards and two touchdowns on 41 carries, and catching 10 passes for 94 yards. Notably, I scored my first collegiate touchdown on my first carry against Delaware and had a 75-yard touchdown run versus Stony Brook. ​ Before joining Bryant University, I attended Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia, where I played as a wide receiver and running back. During just my Senior Year of high school, I've accumulated 17 receptions for 310 yards (18.2 yards per catch) and 1,432 rushing yards on 127 carries with four receiving touchdowns and 27 rushing touchdowns, with 32 in total. In addition to football, I'm a three-time state champion in track and field and was named the 2023 Athlete of the Year. ​ I'm currently maintaining an active presence on social media, where I share updates about my athletic career.