Alton McCaskill
Alton McCaskill IV is an American college football running back for the Sam Houston Bearkats. He previously played for the Arizona State Sun Devils, Houston Cougars and for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Early life
McCaskill attended Oak Ridge High School. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Houston Cougars over schools such as Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Michigan, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt.
College career
Houston
In week 3 of the 2021 season, McCaskill rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Grambling State. He finished the season with 961 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns while also hauling in 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His 16 rushing touchdowns set a Houston freshman record. For his performance, he was named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, and second-team all-conference. Prior to the 2022 season, McCaskill suffered a season-ending torn ACL. After not playing in 2022, McCaskill entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Colorado
McCaskill transferred to play for the Colorado Buffaloes. In 2023, he rushed just 14 times for 59 yards in four games in order to preserve his redshirt and use it to redshirt in 2023. After the season, McCaskill entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal for the second time.
Arizona State
McCaskill transferred to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Sam Houston
On April 26, 2025, McCaskill announced that he would transfer to Sam Houston.