Running Backs to Watch in 2021 Part 1
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The state of Arkansas has never had a problem producing talented running backs and this season will be no exception. Numerous running backs have the potential to have excellent high school football seasons in 2021. The 2022, 2023, and 2024…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Arkansas has never had a problem producing talented running backs and this season will be no exception. Numerous running backs have the potential to have excellent high school football seasons in 2021. The 2022, 2023, and 2024 all three have extremely talented running backs and we are going to highlight a few of them in this article.
Daryl Searcy Jr.-Joe T. Robinson-2022
Searcy Jr. has that rare blend of power and speed that scouts look for in a starting running back. The Robinson Senators have a talented roster returning for the 2021 season and the opposing defense will not be able to key on Searcy Jr. Searcy Jr. is one of those running backs that has a second gear that he can crank up in the open field. He has the potential to blow up this season and put together an excellent season from on the field as well as off the field.
Braylen Russell Braylen Russell 6'2" | 190 lbs | RB Benton | 2024 State AR -Hot Springs Lakesdie-2024
The explosiveness that Russell shows last season and in camps going into he 2021 season has been impressive. Russell is a versatile player that can catch the ball out of the backfield and make plays in the passing game. He is the type of running back that can run the ball between the tackles. However, Russell has the speed to cut the run to the outside and cause the defense problems at the second level. Russell and Lakeside should both have impressive seasons and look for a deep playoff run in November.
Ethan Miller Ethan Miller 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Prairie Grove | 2023 State AR -Prairie Grove-2023
Last season, Miller burst on to the scene for the Prairie Grove Tigers. He is a dangerous player in the field. Miller has a second gear that is evident when he gets into the open field and leaves players behind him. Prairie Grove is versatile with how they align Miller on the field, and he has the potential to have an explosive season for the Tigers. Prairie Grove has some weapons this season and they will be a dangerous team to contend with. Look for a strong season from both Miller and the Tigers.
Randon Ray Randon Ray 5'8" | 150 lbs | RB Booneville | 2022 State AR -Booneville-2022
The Booneville Bearcats are an extremely dangerous team on the ground. Ray works as the quarterback for the Bearcats; however, he is a dangerous runner with a second gear in the open field. Ray makes great decisions with the football, and he can explode into the open field. Ray and the Bearcats have the potential to have an impressive season. Booneville fans can expect another deep playoff run this season. Ray is a player to keep an eye on this coming season.
Austyn C Dendy Austyn C Dendy 6'2" | 195 lbs | RB Pine Bluff | 2024 State AR -Pine Bluff-2024
Dendy is a powerhouse running back for the Pine Bluff Zebras that has the potential to have a strong 2021 season. Dendy has the ability to either run around the defensive players or run through a defender. The patience that Dendy has is always on display and he does an excellent job of picking out rushing lanes. Pine Bluff has a talented roster entering the 2021 season and Dendy has the potential to have an extremely strong season.
Hudson Brewer Hudson Brewer 6'2" | 195 lbs | RB Har-Ber | 2023 OK -Springdale Har-Ber-2023
Brewer is a powerhouse at the running back position. He is a running back that has shown tremendous versatility. Brewer has worked effectively at the receiver position as well. He is a running back that has already rushed for 1,500 yards in a season. Brewer is a workhorse, and he has the potential to have a terrific 2021 season.
We are breaking the running back preview into several articles. The talent is high here in the state of Arkansas and the 2021 season is going to a big one for a number of running backs in the state. Enjoy the preview and get ready for some 7-on-7 coverage next Wednesday and Thursday at Shiloh Christian High School in Springdale.