Pinellas Running Backs Look to Dominate in 2021
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The Pinellas area is full of college football level talent every year. Today I’m going to take a look at some guys that should be mentioned as much as the more highly recruited players in the area. At Prep RedZone…
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Continue ReadingThe Pinellas area is full of college football level talent every year. Today I’m going to take a look at some guys that should be mentioned as much as the more highly recruited players in the area. At Prep RedZone Florida we are different than most sites where we want to emphasize guys that are not being heavily recruited and try to promote them so they also get an opportunity to play in college and get the exposure they deserve!
Markese Norfleet-Northeast
5’11 160lbs
Norfleet is a phenomenal sophomore prospect that that made 3rd Team All-State last season. He had 941 rushing yards on 100 carries and 11 touchdowns. He averaged 134 yards per game in 2020.
Strengths: he’s a silky-smooth runner that has excellent cutback ability, burst, and quickness. Has outstanding straight-line speed and lateral quickness, never loses speed when making cuts. Outstanding player.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/8466511/Markese-Norfleet
Zuri Watson Zuri Watson 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Northside Christian School | 2024 FL – Northside Christian c/o 24
5’10 165lbs
Watson is an outstanding sophomore Prospect from Northside Christian, last year he made second-team All-State and rushed for 843 yards, six touchdowns, an added 71 yards receiving and a touchdown.
Strengths: electric athlete that excels on both sides of the football, has very good vision and balance, reads his blocks really well and hits the hole with burst and acceleration.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13038287/Zuri-Watson
Ke’von Marion- St Petersburg Catholic
5’8 160lbs
Marion had a terrific Junior season with 83 carries for 784 yards and seven touchdowns, he also had nine receptions for 148 yards and 1 touchdown. He was selected second-team All-State in 2020.
Strengths: patience and has an extremely quick burst when he plants his foot and gets up field, he has outstanding speed and acceleration.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12760352/Kevon-Marion
Darrell Lee- Boca Ciega High
5’9 180lbs
Lee look to be the lead back this season for Boca Ciega. Last season he played behind three seniors and rushed for 178 yards and averaged almost 10 yards per carry!
Strengths: he’s definitely a good sleeper prospect that can be used in the passing game especially on screens, showing good hands, cutback ability, and picks up tough yards running with power and breaking arm tackles. He shows good vision and burst.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9293053/Darrell-Lee
Zyterius Watts- Clearwater Countryside
5’8 185lbs
Watts is a junior prospect that had a very good season Clearwater Countryside rushing for 669 yards in 3 touchdown and chipping in with 9 catches for 103 yards.
Strengths: he’s a north-south runner and despite his size runs with a lot of power, toughness and forward lean. His balance, burst, lateral agility and vision are very good.