Who is the BEST RB in the 2022 MO Class?

The 2022 running back class is top-heavy with talent and the four players featured all could make a case for not only being the best RB in the state but the best OVERALL player. When you are tuning into Friday night lights coverage on the local radio or television this fall, these names will inevitably be mentioned. [player_tooltip player_id="37528" first="Arlen" last="Harris Jr"]., Lutheran St. Charles (5’11, 185) The son of the former St. Louis Rams running back of the same name, Harris Jr. is making a name for himself. Harris runs with deceptive power, is explosive through the hole and has more speed than given credit for. But one of Harris Jr’s best attributes is his balance. For a bigger back, Harris does not absorb much contact and when he does, has the dexterity to stay on his feet and pick up positive yards. Harris Jr. has offers from the likes of Stanford, Michigan, Iowa, Penn State and Missouri to name a few. Look for him to garner more offers and accolades over the next two seasons. <img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-37050" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/07/Ali-Wells-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="37526" first="Ali" last="Wells"], Lutheran North (6’ 170) The scary part about Well’s game is that he is as proficient as a defensive back as he is running back. While a majority of the time, I will tell players to transition to defensive back in college, Well’s is different. He processes a high football IQ, is a willing blocker and has an innate ability to create something out of nothing. With a body that will add 15 more pounds of muscle weight as he gets older, Wells has a chance to be a dominant college rusher. He holds offers from Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas Tech and more. That number will grow exponentially very soon. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="37527" first="Kaian" last="Roberts-Day"], Festus High School (6’3, 220) Roberts-Day didn’t get many carries last year due to the talent ahead of him on the roster. But every time th<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-37046 alignleft" style="font-size: 1rem;" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/07/20200727_144016-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><span style="font-size: 1rem;">e big man touched the football, Roberts-Day made a lasting impression. Roberts-Day has long strides that make his speed even more impressive. Yet he is elusive and can make the defender miss in the hole. Once the Joplin product gets the edge and hits the jets, he is not going to get caught. Roberts-Day may be a linebacker or defensive end in college (already verbally committed to Baylor), but while back at Festus in 2020, he is competing to be the best runner in the state.</span> &nbsp; &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="37532" first="LJ" last="Minner"], Westminster (6’, 205) Playing out of a small school like Westminster, getting overlooked by colleges and fans is easy. But [player_tooltip player_id="37532" first="LJ" last="Minner"] has put coaches, fans and opponents on alert that once he steps on the football field, it’s about to get real. Minner is explosive to the hole, quick as a one-cut runner and has soft hands to pluck the football away from his body. As a track athlete as well, Minner has the speed to score from anywhere on the field. Minner grew over an inch from his freshman to sophomore year. Look for his continued growth on the field and in the recruiting ranks.