Top 5 RB’s for 2022

Jordan Smith

April 16, 2021 @ 10:49 AM

As the 2022 recruiting cycle rolls on, the RB class in the state of Alabama has become one of the most loaded position groups to watch. Let’s take a look at the top running back talent that can be found in the state. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/emmanuel-henderson/">[player_tooltip player_id="126047" first="Emmanuel" last="Henderson"]</a> | Geneva County Henderson has long been a household name in college football recruiting circles and is according to our staff one of, if not the, top offensive player in the state currently. Compact and durable from a physique standpoint, Henderson plays with a true north/south running style. Sneaky good make you miss ability mixes nicely with his cut-throat brand. Above average speed and overall athletic ability with room for growth. Game is comparable to that of former Alabama back Derrick Henry. Offer sheet is as impressive as it gets, as Henderson is currently a Crimson Tide commit. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/quinshon-judkins/">[player_tooltip player_id="126048" first="Quinshon" last="Judkins"]</a> | Pike Road As a Junior, Judkins had one of the most impressive stat lines in the state running for nearly 1,500 yards and 25 TD’s. The now rising senior is a pest to tackle due to his slippery feet and showcases breakaway speed in the open field. Patience is present in his running style but next level burst shows in openings. A+ vision is alive and well with Judkins. Ability to keep the ball between the tackles with toughness or bounce it outside. Expect to see the stock with Judkins only rise throughout the next year. Offer sheet is extremely impressive and allows the future star to attend virtually wherever he’d like. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tae-meadows/">[player_tooltip player_id="126049" first="Tae" last="Meadows"]</a> | Handley Meadows played a massive role in helping Handley to the 2020 4A state title with 4 TD’s in the state championship game in itself. With over 2,000 rushing yards and 33 TD’s as a junior, Meadows has been a slightly slept on prospect up until this point. An impressive power style is apparent even though Meadows doesn’t wow with sheer size. Great ability to navigate crowded areas is there due in part to his obvious feel for the game, which has enough speed to get away from trouble. Meadows shows promise with his ability to stop, start and cut easily and effectively. Smoothness athletically flows throughout his game. Group of 5 offers are there currently but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Power 5 schools come calling due to the untapped potential that remains. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/makhi-hughes/">[player_tooltip player_id="126050" first="Makhi" last="Hughes"]</a> | Huffman Hughes is simply solid in all phases of the game. Cut up and compact frame that allows him to be physical in the trenches and win athletically on the edge. Production as a pass catcher in addition to runner of the football. Hughes easily slides thru holes that doesn’t seem to be possible. Potential every down type of back that opens the playbook to many options. Tests well in speed and agility drills but shines his best under the lights. Seeing some Power 5 interest at this time which is deserved. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/albert-taggart/">[player_tooltip player_id="126051" first="Albert" last="Taggart"]</a> | Prattville Taggart will have tons of eyes watching him as the 2021 season nears. As crisp of an athlete as anyone we have mentioned and a frame that looks ready to step on a D1 field and compete today shows with the Prattville standout. Great balance and speed is easy to see which matches the shiftiness he showcases with the football in his hands. Room for refinement and polishing is there technically but intangibles to be a playmaker in a spread set are obvious. Look for this to be a recruitment that blows up late.