5A District 11 Running Backs to Keep an Eye on in 2021
Today we’re looking at the top returning running backs in 5A District 11 in the Tampa Bay area. There are a lot of young talented quarterback prospects and several sleeper prospects that could start getting looks for the next level.…
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Continue ReadingToday we’re looking at the top returning running backs in 5A District 11 in the Tampa Bay area. There are a lot of young talented quarterback prospects and several sleeper prospects that could start 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.
Eric Cooper- Mulberry High
5’10 195lbs
Cooper had a very good Junior season for Mulberry high, he rushed for 719 yards and 1 touchdown and average 102 yards rushing per game. Cooper is a natural runner that has very good feet in the hole, shows really good lateral agility, suddenness to make quick cuts, and the ability to break tackles and rip off big plays using power and balance, he consistently delivers blows and runs through tacklers, he also shows the ability to catch out of the backfield. He’s a three-down back that is severely under-recruited right now.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11591990/Eric-Cooper
Kevon Driver- Middleton High
Driver doesn’t have any film, but he rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown last season playing behind two seniors that are graduating. He is a sleeper prospect that has a chance to be a breakout player this season.
Devin Collado- Robinson High c/o 23
5’8 160lbs
Collado will be the featured back this season after leading rusher Arkese Parks transferred to Wharton High, he is a scatback that rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns in a backup role last season. He has a compact frame and shows patience, vision, and cutting ability. He attacks the hole and doesn’t waste time getting up field quickly. He’s a definite sleeper Prospect to keep an eye on this season.
Keontay Smith- Mulberry High c/o 23
I wanted to add Smith even though most of his film is at defensive tackle because I think he’s got some ability at running back and could end up having a good season running the ball behind Cooper. Last season he rushed for 78 yards and averaged over 6.5 yards per carry. In the film I saw he runs behind his pads with good power, also shows some toughness and leg drive. He’s one to keep an eye on this season because of his versatility playing both sides of the ball.