Robert Lathon Jr.
Robert Lathon Jr. is a three-star recruit from Columbus, OH, out of Bishop Hartley (No. 1,654 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Middle Tennessee's 8 games this season.
Where Lathon comes from
- Columbus, OH
- Bishop Hartley
- About 350 miles from Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,654 in the 2026 class.
Where Lathon fits
Middle Tennessee lists 8 running backs this season.
Middle Tennessee running backs with a game this season
Middle Tennessee is 4-4. Next: vs Western Kentucky, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Columbus, OH
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Derek Mason
Pass share
53.0%
259 pass / 230 run
Plays / game
61.1
8 games
Team sack rate
2.8%
283 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for Middle Tennessee -- now graded to hold down a real role in the running back room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Middle Tennessee has produced 2 All-Conference running backs.
Joined Middle Tennessee in 2026
- 2026 Middle Tennessee MasonYear 1 · Games –
- High school Bishop HartleyColumbus, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,654 in the 2026 class. Signed with Middle Tennessee.
2026
- Signed with Middle TennesseeThree-star, out of Bishop Hartley