Premier Prospects: 2022 Running Backs

<span style="font-weight: 400;">There are many high school players who dream of continuing their football careers at the collegiate level. The recruiting process for each potential prospect is a unique journey. Some manage to get the big-time offers early, while others find themselves waiting for their first offer during their final season.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The recruiting process is still ongoing for the four senior running backs listed below. Each of these players has phenomenal skills and abilities that are worthy of college interest.</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>[player_tooltip player_id="240088" first="Jake" last="Marschall"] | Chatfield | 5’11”, 185lbs</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Marschall has put on a phenomenal performance during his senior season, one that has helped to earn his team a trip to the 4A state final game. His explosiveness and vision allow for him to identify the creases in the defense and exploit them with tough, physical running. He has the strength to run through initial contact and the speed to get separation once he reaches the second level. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://iframe%20src=’//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11443611/61992131a676c80e9c582614’%20width=’640’%20height=’360’%20frameborder=’0’%20allowfullscreen/iframe"><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11443611/61992131a676c80e9c582614" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></a></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Marschall will be entering the state final matchup with 1,793 yards and 26 touchdowns from 265 carries. He posted 100+ yard rushing games in nine out of 14 contests, asserting himself as one of the best running backs in the state. Marschall has been an intricate part of a historical season for the Chatfield Chargers, making him a steal of a senior recruiting prospect. </span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>[player_tooltip player_id="22688" first="Seth" last="Cromwell"] | Columbine | 5’10”, 210lbs </b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Cromwell is possibly one of the best power backs in the state. He is a player who possesses speed, strength, and a physically tough playing style that makes him the perfect option for a three-down running back. He has more of a one-cut running style and hits the hole with unstoppable power. His abilities to keep his pad level low and his legs churning are what make him a next-level prospect.</span> [embed]https://twitter.com/JeffcoAthletics/status/1458990677816004610?s=20[/embed] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Cromwell ended his senior season with a trip to the playoffs and a total of 1,296 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns. His abilities as a running back have not gone unnoticed, keeping his stock on the rise.</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>[player_tooltip player_id="166903" first="Bryce" last="Vaz"] | Legend | 5’9”, 180lbs</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">If underrated were a running back, Vaz would easily fill the position. He is an electrifying athlete whose potential as a speed demon in open space is limitless. His playing style makes him the perfect option as a pace-controlling scatback for a top-tier program looking to add a flash of lightning to their ground attack.</span> [embed]https://twitter.com/VazBryce/status/1454913355123023877?s=20[/embed] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Vaz exploded onto the scene with an outstanding performance during the first round of the playoffs in his junior season where he had 310 rushing yards and six touchdowns. He ended his senior season with an impeccable stat sheet and a trip to the semifinals. He has consistently been in the running as one of the state’s top ball carriers all season. Through twelve games, he tallied 1,636 yards and 24 touchdowns from 252 carries.</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>[player_tooltip player_id="240091" first="Caleb" last="Theisen"] | Erie | 6’0”, 190lbs</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Theisen is a phenomenal athlete who flies around the field making plays on both sides of the ball. He is an electrifying back who has the ability to make plays whenever the ball is in his hands. His ability to find small running lanes within the defense and outrun his opponents is outstanding. His versatility as a rusher and receiver makes him an extremely valuable offensive weapon. </span> [embed]https://twitter.com/Caleb_Theisen10/status/1457728367017431044?s=20[/embed] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Theisen is an explosive athlete who finished the regular season with 1,774 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns. His significant contributions to his team have helped the Erie Tigers reach the 4A state championship game. Theisen has been flying under the radar as a college prospect, but his stock value has been rapidly climbing all season.</span>