2021 Running Backs Ready For Big Things

An elite running back is the pace-setter for any successful offense. Indiana boasts of a wealth of such talent. There are several great running backs from the Hoosier state’s Class of 2021 that currently remain unsigned. This week, we take a look at the top-tier running backs that are still available. College coaches need to take a look at these great players, as they are student-athletes who can compete and make an offense better. [player_tooltip player_id="38922" first="Carson" last="Steele"], 6’0, 202 pounds, Center Grove Any coach that is searching for a running back who can pick up chunk yardage on any play, should look no further that [player_tooltip player_id="38922" first="Carson" last="Steele"]. Steele had a staggering 1,659 rushing yards in 2020. Perhaps more important than that is the fact that Steele averaged over six yards per carry last season. Steele is the kind of running back that keeps the offense on schedule. He can help get the offense into short yardage situations and, as a result, they can open up the playbook. Steele is also a dependable receiver as he racked up over 150 yards receiving last year. [player_tooltip player_id="38944" first="Jayden" last="Elliott"], 5’10, 195 pounds, Arsenal Tech [player_tooltip player_id="38944" first="Jayden" last="Elliott"] has what it takes to be the perfect fit in any collegiate offense. At 5’10 and 195 pounds, Elliott has the potential to contribute both in the passing game and the running game. Elliott can be the all-around playmaker at running back that college coaches are looking for. He can be somebody that is counted on to make a play in all aspects of the offense. [player_tooltip player_id="38944" first="Jayden" last="Elliott"] is exactly the kind of player that can contribute at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id="81739" first="Thomas" last="Hogan"], 5’10, 180 pounds, Lafayette Jefferson [player_tooltip player_id="81739" first="Thomas" last="Hogan"] is an electrifying player who is capable of making a big play happen any time that he gets the ball. Hogan has tremendous speed. He is able to outrun any defender, allowing him to continue to stretch the play to the outside. Hogan’s big play ability is demonstrated by the fact that he averaged over ten yards per carry last year. [player_tooltip player_id="81739" first="Thomas" last="Hogan"] is the kind of player that can be the center piece for any major college program. [player_tooltip player_id="38967" first="Marcel" last="Atisso"], 5’9, 175 pounds, Harrison [player_tooltip player_id="38967" first="Marcel" last="Atisso"] is a very direct runner, who gets upfield and picks up yardage. Atisso does well to get to the point-of-attack on each play. He attacks on every play and gets picks up the yardage needed. Atisso is a physical runner. He often requires more than one defender to get him down. [player_tooltip player_id="38967" first="Marcel" last="Atisso"] is the type of running back that helps keep the offense moving. [player_tooltip player_id="38959" first="Omarion" last="Dixon"], 6’0, 205 pounds, Harrison Harrison had quite the one-two punch in the backfield this past season with [player_tooltip player_id="38967" first="Marcel" last="Atisso"] and [player_tooltip player_id="38959" first="Omarion" last="Dixon"]. Dixon also does well getting right to the point-of-attack. Dixon is a powerful an elusive runner. He does well to get in to the linebacker level and, from there, he turns the run in to a big play. He can run around any defensive player and make them miss. Even when defenders do manage to catch [player_tooltip player_id="38959" first="Omarion" last="Dixon"], it is extremely tough to tackle him. [player_tooltip player_id="38959" first="Omarion" last="Dixon"] is a complete runner and he can make an impact for any collegiate offense. These five running backs have everything that it takes to be difference makers at the next level. These guys will come in and compete. All five possess outstanding skillsets and high football IQs. These prospects can help propel any offense. College coaches need to to give these five outstanding running backs a serious look.