2022 Prep RedZone Arkansas Running Backs to Watch Out For

The 2022 running back position grouping is one of the strongest the state of Arkansas has seen in years. The versatility at this position is what is impressive. Another area that scouts is going to find impressive is just the amount of depth at the position. Plenty of quality running backs with good production can be found in the Natural State. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="75101" first="Owen" last="Miller"]-Lake Hamilton</strong> Miller is one of the most productive running backs in the state of Arkansas. The Lake Hamilton running back racked up 1,769 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2020. In the potent Lake Hamilton rushing attack, Miller runs angry and is looking to run the defender over instead of being brought down by the defender. Lake Hamilton is a team that has the potential to return to the state championship game this season. Miller has flown under the radar, however another big season from the productive running back and he should earn some scholarship offers. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="92748" first="Jody" last="Easter"]-McGehee</strong> The McGehee Owls are an extremely talented football team with talent all over the field at key positions. Easter gives the Owls a running back with excellent speed that has a second gear. He gives the Owls a running back that can line up as a wide receiver and run consistent routes as well as catch the football. Easter’s versatility allows the McGehee coaching staff to be extremely creative with where they position him on the field. Scouts and fans should look for Easter to have an impressive offseason of camps and seven-on-seven tournaments as well as continue the momentum into the 2021 football season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="92762" first="Da’von" last="Sparks"]-Springdale</strong> The Springdale Bulldogs essentially have a jack of all trades with Sparks. Sparks has terrific speed and can line up all over the field for the Bulldogs. He is dangerous when he gets into the open field. Sparks can play the running back or the wide receiver positions. However, from either position he has that extra burst where he can just leave opposing defenders behind him. Sparks has the potential to have a terrific season for the Bulldogs. He is looking to build off the 2020 season where he rushed for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Sparks is a player that is going to make scouts and fans take notice of his abilities this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="75104" first="Cedric" last="Calbert"]-Warren</strong> The Warren Lumberjacks have become famous in the state of Arkansas for producing extremely talented wide receivers. However, this year the player that is catching the eyes of scouts and fans is [player_tooltip player_id="75104" first="Cedric" last="Calbert"]. Calbert has seen action on both sides of the ball at the running back and the linebacker positions. He can also line up at the wide receiver spot and give the Lumberjacks a player that can be used to create mismatches in coverage. Calbert is a dangerous wide receiver and has a second gear in the open field. The Lumberjacks have a variety of positions to choose from on where to play Calbert this season. However, he would be dangerous in the backfield and at the wide receiver spots and he is someone to keep an eye on this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="104556" first="Matthew" last="Huff"]-Jessieville</strong> Huff is not a running back that will be brought down with initial contact. He is a quick running back that will use his power to run over defenders when given the opportunity. Huff works effectively in the passing game. He is a reliable target out of the backfield and is a nightmare for defenses to cover out of the backfield. The Jessieville coaching staff does a great job of designing plays that will allow Huff to use his second gear in the open field. He is a player to keep an eye as the camp season gets going. He has a terrific work ethic and the potential to light up opposing defenses on Saturdays.