Missouri 2023 Rankings Update: Running backs

The Missouri Class of 2023 football prospect rankings have been updated and there is plenty of movement with prospects in the rankings. Today we are going to take a look at some of the top running backs in Missouri in the class. <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/missouri/rankings/2023-rankings/"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><em><strong>Click here to view the 2023 Rankings!</strong></em></span></a></p> There are 21 running backs in the Class of 2023 rankings and 42 running backs overall including the watch list. Today we are taking a look at the top five. (NOTE: For more information on each of the prospects, including links to HUDL highlights, please click on the player's names to check out their prospect pages.) <strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id="37659" first="Allen" last="Mitchell"], De Smet</strong> Mitchell, the No. 13 overall prospect in the updated Missouri Class of 2023, is an electric 5-foot-10, 175-pounder with enough versatility to be a difference maker as a running back or a wide receiver. He had 213 total yards (127 receiving, 86 rushing) and two touchdowns in seven games as a sophomore after 220 total yards (111 rushing, 109 receiving) and one touchdown as a freshman. When De Smet's three Division I running backs graduated this spring, Mitchell went from a supporting cast member to a starring role as the go-to guy in the backfield. He has already received early scholarship offers from Kansas, Illinois, Kansas State, Kentucky, Michigan State and Minnesota after impressive camp performances. <strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id="172251" first="Lamana" last="Tapusoa"], Blue Springs</strong> A 6-0, 205-pounder, Tapusoa is the No. 20 overall prospect in the updated 2023 rankings. He impressed a year ago as a sophomore when he rushed for 458 yards and 10 touchdowns in a limited role and could have a dominant season this fall. He runs with impressive power and quickness. He has received an early scholarship offer from Nevada, but it won't be his last. <strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id="101701" first="Ramone" last="Green Jr"], Nixa</strong> Green, a 5-9, 180-pounder who is ranked as the 25th-best prospect overall in the class, had a breakout season a year ago as a sophomore when he rushed for 1,300 yards and scored 20 touchdowns. His film shows great burst and balance that makes him difficult to stop. He has already topped 1,800 yards rushing in his first two seasons and he's not going to stop there. <strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id="101685" first="Logan" last="Crockett"], Lamar</strong> The No. 27 prospect in the updated Missouri 2023 rankings, Crockett is a 6-0, 195-pounder who capped off a strong sophomore season with a state championship and all-state honors. He rushed for 862 yards and 16 touchdowns on just 77 carries, a remarkable average of 11.2 yards per carry. As a sophomore. On a state championship team. He's a big, strong back with the speed to run away from defenders. <strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id="37656" first="Steve" last="Hall"], MICDS</strong> Hall, the No. 29 prospect in the updated 2023 rankings, has been an impact player for MICDS for the past two seasons. A 5-10, 180-pounder, Hall rushed for 901 yards and 10 touchdowns in eight games as a sophomore after racking up 589 yards rushing and nine total touchdowns as a freshman. <strong>Next five:</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="178512" first="Eric" last="Hood"], Osage</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="172475" first="William" last="Lufiau"], Chaminade</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="101693" first="Jackson" last="Overton"], St. Dominic</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="37711" first="Zander" last="Samuels"], Raytown</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="101710" first="Keshawn" last="Ford"], De Smet</strong> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>2023 Rankings Update Positional Breakdowns</strong></span></p> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-quarterbacks/">Quarterbacks</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-running-backs/">Running backs</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-wide-receivers/">Wide receivers</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-tight-ends/">Tight ends</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-offensive-line/">Offensive line</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-defensive-line/">Defensive line</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-linebackers/">Linebackers</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-defensive-backs/">Defensive backs</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/missouri-2023-rankings-update-athletes/">Athletes</a> <em><strong>You can follow Nate Latsch on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/natelatsch">@natelatsch</a>.</strong></em> &nbsp;