Top Returning Runners

Football season is right around the corner in New Jersey. Some of the top rushers from a season ago will be back on the field. Let’s find out which returning players who made an impact in 2019 will look for more of the same as the season approaches. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27918" first="Frank" last="Riggio"], Verona, Sr. </strong>– Riggio enters his senior year as the top rusher from a season ago, accumulating 2,055 yards on 272 attempts. He ran for a score in every game but one and carried for 100 or more yards in nine games. His season-best was a 314-yard, six-touchdown performance in a win over Kinnelon. In total, Riggio ran for 37 TDs. Riggio is a favorite to be the state’s top rusher once again. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27920" first="Ali" last="Lee Jr."], Woodbridge, Sr.</strong> – Lee Jr. was the state’s third rusher a year ago, running for 1,873 yards on 296 attempts, with 21 touchdowns. He totaled 257 yards on 28 carries with two TDs in a victory over Colonia last September. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27919" first="Jaiden" last="Abrams"], Hammonton, Sr.</strong> – Abrams was another player who ran for over 1,500 yards a season ago. Abrams finished with 1,843 yards on 270 attempts, with 21 TDs. He had five games where he scored three TDs, and his season-best was 266 yards on 30 attempts in a victory over Holy Spirit. Abrams takes off as soon as he gets the ball and he has a great cutting ability. A major senior year could be on the horizon for the Hammonton star. <strong>Kevin Boswell, Hamilton West, Sr.</strong> – Boswell had a major junior year for Hamilton West, compiling 1,665 yards on 174 attempts, with 20 TDs. He had four 200-yard games, including a 284-yard showing on 17 carries against Hightstown, where he rushed for four touchdowns. He also had a four-touchdown outing in a win over Lawrence last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27891" first="Nasir" last="Robinson"], Penns Grove, Sr.</strong> – Robinson, a Navy commit, had a fantastic junior season for Penns Grove. He finished with 1,618 yards on 222 carries and 29 TDs. He ran for 100-plus yards in 10 of 13 games. <strong>OTHER NAMES</strong> Cookie Desiderio, Somerville, 1,516 yards, 23 TDS [player_tooltip player_id="27997" first="Charlie" last="Barth"], New Providence, 1,510 yards, 19 TDs Bhayshul Tuten, Paulsboro, 1,449 yards, 24 TDs