6A District 5 Running Backs To Keep An Eye On In 2021
With the 2021 season inching closer, I’m spotlighting running back prospects from every Classification/District/Region in Florida. Today we look at prospects from 6A District 5. There are a lot of young talented prospects and several sleeper prospects that could start…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2021 season inching closer, I’m spotlighting running back prospects from every Classification/District/Region in Florida. Today we look at prospects from 6A District 5. There are a lot of young talented 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. No other prep site brings you more prospects to check out than Prep Redzone Florida!
Eric McLaughlin- Belleview High c/o 23
5’7 160lbs
McLaughlin is an all-purpose back from Belleview High, he led the team in rushing last season as a sophomore with 421 yards and two touchdowns. He’s a north-south runner with good vision and patience, also shows quickness to the edge.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13444600/Eric-McLaughlin
Darryl Minor- Belleview High
6’0 190lbs
Minor is a really good pure football player, he plays on both sides of the ball, and last season rushed for 129 yards and averaged over 5 yards per carry, he also led the team in receiving yards, and had 1 int on defense. He has good quickness, agility and some wiggle to make defenders miss, also runs with good power and balance.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15110266/Darryl-Minor
Luke Malmberg- Lecanto High
6’0 201lbs
Malmberg is a good multi-sport athlete (All-Conference Baseball) and is another good two-way player that also plays linebacker for Lecanto, he hasbgood size and runs with power, he will drop his shoulders and run through tacklers, he’s a very effective blocker, he can run between the tackles or cut it outside. He’s also an outstanding student with a 4.42 GPA.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11498317/Luke-Malmberg
EJ Redfield- Pasco High
6’0 185lbs
Redfield is a do-it-all player for Pasco, he was second on the team last season in rushing 398 yards, averaged over five yards per carry, 5 touchdowns, and had over 515 yards of total offense. He also contributed on the defensive side of the ball with 38 tackles, three sacks, and 1 INT. He’s a very good athlete that can play on either side of the ball the next level. He doesn’t have updated Hudl film from this past season however.
Dewhitt Betterson Jr.- Vanguard High
6’0 180lbs
Betterson is one of the best backs in the North Florida area, he currently has offers from Troy University and Albany State, also is getting interest from UCF. Betterson shows outstanding quickness and the ability to elude defenders, has very good start/stop ability and great vision. He’s also used in the passing game showing reliable hands and good open field running ability. He’s a three-down back that can do it all.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11734569/Dewhitt-Betterson-Jr