Top 10 Rushing Leaders of 6A Region 2
Today we’re looking at the top 10 rushing yards leaders in 6A Region 2. There are some highly recruited big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Markese Norfleet-Northeast 5’11 160lbs…
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Continue ReadingToday we’re looking at the top 10 rushing yards leaders in 6A Region 2. There are some highly recruited big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level.
Markese Norfleet-Northeast
5’11 160lbs
Norfleet is a phenomenal sophomore prospect that is leading the 6A region 2 with 941 rushing yards on 100 carries and 11 touchdowns. He’s averaging 134 yards the game. He’s a silky-smooth runner that has excellent cutback ability, burst, and quickness.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/8466511/Markese-Norfleet
Sidarius Walker-Lake Minneola
5’10 200lbs
Walker comes in at number two rushing for 756 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 126 yards per game. Walker runs with power and balance, keeps his legs pumping and breaks a lot of tackles. He’s also receiving threat with seven catches for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11201656/sidarius-walker
TJ Holmes-Largo
5’10 160lbs
TJ Holmes comes in at number three rushing for 672 yards and nine touchdowns on the season. He’s an outstanding receiving threat as well and could play multiple positions at the next level posting 4 catches for 132 yards! He’s a big-play threat that can hit the homerun at any point in the game. He has outstanding speed and really good balance that you see on film.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11490462/Troy-Holmes
Zyterius Watts- Countryside
5’8 185lbs
Watts is a junior prospect that comes in at number four in the region rushing for 538 yards in one touchdown and chipping in with seven catches for 95 yards. He’s a north-south runner and despite his size runs with a lot of power and forward lean.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13173370/Zyterius-Watts
De’sean Maytum- Fivay
6’1 220lbs
Maytum is a nice two-way prospect that also excels at linebacker. He comes in at number five rushing for 536 yards and 6 touchdowns. He’s a big power back that runs through a lot of tackles and also has nice vision averaging 9.2 yards a carry. He could play at either position at the next level.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12697992/DeSean-Maytum
Zaire Wilcox- Lecanto
5’10 170lbs
Wilcox is number 6 in Region 2 rushing for 511 yards and nine touchdown. He did a lot of his damage out of the quarterback /Wildcat position, he has really good acceleration, quickness, and vison. Currently has two offers from College of Wooster and North Carolina Wesleyan.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9894828/Zaire-Wilcox
Robby Washington- Freedom
5’11 166lbs
Washington is a nice sophomore prospect that has been a bright spot for Freedom High this season. He comes in at number seven rushing for 474 yards and six touchdowns. He’s an extremely versatile player who also has 16 catches for 245 yards and two touchdowns. He has a lot of highlight-reel plays on his film. Very fun to watch.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15027968/Robby-Washington
Ricky Parks- Gaither
5’11 202lbs
Parks comes in at number eight, he’s a four-star Prospect who has over 21 offers and is committed to Utah. He’ll fit in their power scheme offense perfectly; he’s a power runner and gets north-south in a hurry, also has good vision and acceleration through the hole. He’s rushed for 445 yards and nine touchdowns on the season.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14329596/Ricky-Parks
Chris Phillips- Boca Ciega
5’9 168lbs
Phillips comes in at number nine on the list rushing for 398 yards and 3 touchdowns. He’s a three-down back that also has 10 catches for 128 yards. He’s a quick-twitch athlete that has top end speed, acceleration, agility, and excellent balance. Phillips has over 14 offers, including power 5 offers from Iowa State University and USF.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11042016/Chris-Phillips
Malcolm Gibbs- Pasco
5’10 170lbs
Rounding out the top 10 is Malcolm Gibbs who’s burst on the scene this year leading Pasco High in rushing for 395 yards and 5 touchdowns. He’s also been selected to play in the Pasco County All-Star Game.