UTEP Miners

2020 (REDSHIRT SENIOR)

• Was named the starting running back in the opener versus Stephen F. Austin before opting out for the remainder of the season. 
• Had three carries for eight yards in the win over Stephen F. Austin. 

2019 (SENIOR)

• Earned a medical redshirt after suffering a toe injury prior to fall camp.

2018 (JUNIOR)

• Started in 10 of 12 games played.
• Led UTEP in rushing (627 yards), rushing touchdowns (seven), total touchdowns (eight), rushing attempts (123) and yards per attempt (5.1).
• Rushed for a season-high 111 yards versus rival NM State.
• Gained 99 yards on 15 carries (6.6 avg.) and rushed for two touchdowns against Middle Tennessee.
• Rambled for 91 yards and two scores during the Miners’ win at Rice.
• Rushed for 96 yards (13.7 avg.) and a touchdown at UNLV.
• Ran for 65 yards on 11 carries (5.9 avg.) and hauled in a 29-yard scoring reception against North Texas.
• Tallied a rushing touchdown and a 25-yard reception at UTSA.

2017 (SOPHOMORE)

• Played in four games, making three starts (at Army, vs. WKU, at Middle Tennessee).
• Missed most of season due to injuries.
• Led team in rushing yards per game (69.2).
• Rushed for 277 yards on 58 attempts and a touchdown.
• Tallied a 15-yard reception.
• Produced breakout game at Army, making first collegiate start, while rushing for career-high 156 yards on career-most 28 carries (5.6 avg.).
• Also scored first career touchdown and registered first career reception (15 yards) against Army.
• Rushed for 77 yards at rival NM State.
• Gained 38 yards rushing against WKU.
• Rushed for six yards at Middle Tennessee. 

2016 (FRESHMAN)

• Saw action in 10 contests as a true freshman.
• Ranked second on the team in rushing yards (168) and rushing attempts (47).
• Rushed for 36 yards on 10 carries, including a season-long rush of 29 yards.
• Ran for 35 yards on five carries with a long of 11 yards against Southern Miss.
• Tallied 35 rushing yards against Houston Baptist.
• Registered 24 yards on five attempts versus North Texas.   

HIGH SCHOOL

• Played two seasons on the varsity squad at Kennedale.
• Rushed for 2,511 yards on 224 carries (11.2 avg.) and 45 touchdowns in 13 games during senior campaign.
• Returned nine kickoffs for 319 yards (35.4 avg.) and a score.
• Registered 10 games of 100-plus rushing yards, including four 200-plus yard games and a pair of 380-plus yard contests.
• Ranked sixth in the state of Texas in rushing yards, third in rushing scores and fourth in total touchdowns.
• Efforts led Wildcats to a 12-1 overall record (5-0 district mark), including a pair of playoff wins.
• Opened senior campaign with a season-high 389-yard performance on 30 attempts (13.0 avg.) and five scores during a victory against Crowley.
• Rambled for 385 yards on 24 carries (16.0 avg.) and six scores during a victory over Carter.
• Tallied a season-high seven rushing scores on 238 yards (7.7 avg.) in a win against Alvarado.
• Tallied 41 rushing yards and a 75-yard kickoff return for a touchdown during an opening round playoff victory against Carter.
• Played three games on the varsity team during junior season, tallying 82 yards on six carries (13.7 avg.) and a pair of scores.
• Named Texas' 4A Offensive Player of the Year, while being named to the Associated Press Class 4A All-State First Team.
• A three-star recruit on Scout.com.

PERSONAL
Full name is Quardraiz Shuntrell Wadley … Son of Manny Higgins and Melinda Woods … Has three brothers and two sisters … Born in Palestine, Texas … Criminal Justice major.