Class of 2022 Top Running Backs

Greg Patuto

February 21, 2021 @ 09:58 PM

High school football is dominated by the run game and these options in the backfield have made sure their teams do not struggle offensively. Here are some of the top running backs in the Class of 2022. Sam Martin Jr. | Paramus Catholic Martin Jr. is a speedy back that is hard to take down in the open field. The 5-10 runner can stop on a dime and cut up field with great speed and agility. Martin has great vision with the ball in his hands and knows how to be patient in the backfield. [player_tooltip player_id="27978" first="LeQuint" last="Allen"] | Millville As a junior, Allen had a nose for the end zone with 10 scores. Millville ran their offense through Allen, who proved he could be a workhorse and carry the load for an offense. His reliable nature has taken his game to the next level and that will continue in his final season. [player_tooltip player_id="27984" first="Kanye" last="Udoh"] | St. Augustine Ugoh has been one of the best runners in the state in each of the last two years. He is a one-cut runner with great strength. Udoh can run over a defender in the open field or hit the hole and take off. He is an effective receiver out of the backfield as well which makes him an elite option within an offense. [player_tooltip player_id="27989" first="Ryan" last="Butler"] | Bergen Catholic Bergen Catholic is one of the powerhouse programs in New Jersey and pumps out Division I talent. Butler is one of those players. He is a true dual-threat talent in the backfield. He has the ability to run routes like a receiver with reliable hands and quick feet. Bergen Catholic leans on Butler out of the backfield within their offense. [player_tooltip player_id="27986" first="Jimel" last="Quann"] | Eastern Quann is a powerful back who doubles as a linebacker on the defensive side of the ball. His size and strength gives him an advantage offensively. The athleticism and versatility he possesses just takes his game to that next level.