ELON, N.C. -- Elon University football coach Jason Swepson today announced that running back Karl Bostick (Englewood, N.J./Bergen Catholic HS) has transferred in to the Phoenix program after playing his freshman season at the University of Akron in 2011.

Bostick (5-9, 201 pounds) appeared in nine games for the Zips as a true freshman last season.  He rushed for 82 yards and one score and also caught four passes for 10 yards.  His best game came against VMI when he toted the ball nine times for 45 yards and a score.  In his collegiate debut against Ohio State Bostick earned three yards on three carries and had one reception.

Bostick finished his prep career at Bergen Catholic with 675 rushing yards on 99 carries and eight touchdowns.  In his senior campaign he ran for 334 yards and two scores on 40 attempts.  That year he also had 10 catches for 177 yards and another two TDs.  Bostick was named to the Star Ledger All-County team and was a second-team all-state pick after helping his prep squad to a 10-2 record as a senior. 

Karl is the son of James and JoEllen Bostick.  His older brother, Kevin, is a member of the track and field team at Rutgers University.  Karl is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.