With the commitment of Simmons-Brown, here is what the rest of Western Kentucky's running back roster looks like this heading into the 2023 season.
- Davion Ervin-Poindexter, R-Jr.; Appeared in all 14 games last season, earning six starts. Tallied 525 rushing yards on 116 carries with three touchdowns. Also caught 15 passes for 84 yards. Had a season-high 108 yards rushing in the regular season finale against Florida Atlantic.
- L.T. Sanders, Soph.; Appeared in nine games for the Hilltoppers where he recorded 44 carries for 292 yards and one score on the season. Had a breakout 120-yard performance against UAB and tallied 73 yards rushing against Florida Atlantic.
- Markese Stepp, R-Sr.; Played in just four games late in the year due to injury at WKU. Carried the ball 28 times for 166 yards. Had a season-high 64 yards against Rice and a 63-yard performance against South Alabama in the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Played at Nebraska and USC before transferring to WKU.
- Elijah Young, Jr.; Incoming transfer from Missouri, where he tallied 333 yards on 66 carries during his three years with the Tigers.
- Corey Landers, Fr.; Incoming freshman.
