Top Rushers of 5A Region 4
With the 2020 season coming to an end, we’re looking at the top rushing yard leaders in 5A Region 4. There are some big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2020 season coming to an end, we’re looking at the top rushing yard leaders in 5A Region 4. There are some big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Mark Fletcher- American Heritage c/o 23
6’2 230lbs
Fletcher is a 4-star running back that led American Heritage to the 5A State title this season. He’s an unbelievable sophomore Prospect that rushed for 1411 yards and 11 touchdowns. He’s a big back that has very good vision, power and straight-line speed. Holds over 13 offers including power 5 offers from Alabama, Arkansas, FSU, Arizona State, and Georgia.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11744607/Mark-Fletcher
TJ Johnson- Eau Gallie c/o 22
5’7 170lbs
Johnson finished second in region for rushing for 808 yards and seven touchdowns, he also average 35 yards per kick return. Johnson is electric with the ball in his hand, he has very good start-stop ability, wiggle, and vision.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11201486/TJ-Johnson
Michael Lennett Jr- Cypress Lake
6’1 205lbs
Limit comes in at number three on the list after rushing for 749 yards and 13 touchdowns, he’s equally effective as a wide receiver catching 22 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns. He’s a very versatile player that can play either position at the next level. He’s an outstanding Prospect that should be getting a lot more attention to what he is.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10729763/Michael-Lennett-jr
Jaylon Gallegos- LaBelle
5’8 175lbs
Gallegos comes in at number four on the list after rushing for 720 yards and three touchdowns. Gallegos is a scatback that does a good job picking his way through the hole, he’s also a good receiver out of the backfield. Shifty player with vision.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10241713/Jaylon-Gallegos
Avery Smith- Rockledge
5’9 215lbs
Smith had a good senior season rushing for 626 yards and 12 touchdowns and also added 101 yards receiving. Smith has a powerfully-built back that doesn’t give defenders a big target to hit, is a one-cut runner that sees the hole and hits it at full speed. He holds several D1 offers including offers from Colorado State, Cincinnati and Kentucky.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10195531/Avery-Smith
Ej Lockett- Sebring
5’8 200lbs
Lockett ended his senior season rushing for 525 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging over 7.5 yards per carry. He is a power back that is very shifty and reminds me of former Chargers running back Natron Means, he has very good wiggle and juice when hitting the hole. He currently holds offers from North Carolina Wesleyan, Monmouth College, Concordia University, and Florida Memorial University.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10377240/Ej-Lockett
J.D. Sherrod– Cypress Lake c/o 23
6’1 195lbs
Sherrod was already featured in one of our articles for his outstanding play at quarterback in 5A Region 4, not only is he a terrific passing quarterback, but he’s also a very good athlete that ranked in the top 10 in Region 4 in rushing with 523 yards and four touchdowns.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14567563/JD-Sherrod
Wilney Francois- Hardee c/o 23
5’9 160lbs
Francois had a very good sophomore season finishing at number eight with 448 yards three touchdowns and averaging almost 8.0 yards per carry. Francois has outstanding balance and couples that with great spin moves and make you miss ability. Very bright future.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12880786/Wilney-Francois
Jeremiah Osborne- Key West c/o 22
6’3 220lbs
Osborne comes in at number nine after rushing for 402 yards and eight touchdowns in his Junior season. Osborne plays fullback in Key West’s triple option offense, he’s a nice sized back that runs with power and will run through contact, he seems to get stronger as the game goes on.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10237780/Jeremiah-Osborne
Vinson Davis III- American Heritage
5’8 160lbs
Davis rounds out the top 10 after rushing for 393 yards and 3 touchdowns his senior season, why also adding 14 catches for 86 yards. He formed a good one-two punch with Fletcher, he’s an outstanding athlete that can play multiple positions at the next level, he have outstanding speed, bursts, vision, and cutting ability. He’s an outstanding athlete that holds offers from Florida Atlantic and Marshall.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11211645/Vinson-Davis-III