2022 Rankings Risers: Running Back’s

With the release of the updated 2022 PRZ Rankings, here's an in-depth look into some of the RB prospects that are rising up the board. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="141906" first="Lucky" last="Sutton"], RB, Cathedral Catholic</strong> Sutton led the state in rushing and was the workhorse in the Cathedral offense that went on to win the 1-AA State Championship over Northern California powerhouse Folsom. He finished the season with 2,630 yards and 40 total touchdowns highlighted by a 435 yard and seven touchdown performance to advance to the state game. At 6’1” 205 lbs. he’s a downhill slasher that does a good job making the first guy miss at the LOS and getting vertical. He runs well behind his pads with good leverage and balance to absorb contact and break tackles. Shows good patience and ability to read his blocks to allow running lanes to develop and then attacks them. Picked up six D1 offers before committing to San Diego State in the middle of December. https://twitter.com/KingSutton7/status/1455249378650718212?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25345" first="Christian" last="Washington"], RB, Helix</strong> Washington finished the season as one of the top rushers in the state with 2,240 yards and 34 touchdowns while averaging 172 yards per game. Possesses strong positional tools to build on with his combination of short area burst, lateral agility, and sustained second gear. Showed he can be an every down back that can power it between the tackles or turn the corner to the outside with speed. Smooth lateral movement/elusiveness in the open field and his acceleration out of his cuts shows on tape as he out runs defender’s angles. Has been continuously under recruited but finally picked up a well-deserved offer from New Mexico in mid-December and signed shortly after. https://twitter.com/UNMLoboFB/status/1471160082855464964?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25281" first="Quincy" last="Craig"], RB, Mater Dei</strong> One of the most versatile and explosive athlete’s in the state capable of being a difference maker from any skilled position. Playing for the number one team in the nation and behind top ranked RB recruit/USC commit [player_tooltip player_id="25225" first="Raleek" last="Brown"], Craig contributed at WR, DB, and as a returner. Quick and fast he’s not the biggest guy at 5’9” 175 lbs. but shows good strength and power at the contact point using good leverage. Love the fluidity in his movement, he’s loose in the hips with top tier short area quickness and change of direction. The game comes very naturally to him with great instincts, anticipation, and ball skills wherever he lines up. Holds offers from Arizona State, Montana State, and Utah State but should be more highly recruited given his talent and versatility. https://twitter.com/QuincyCraig3/status/1466911784808300544?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25290" first="Floyd" last="Chalk"], RB, Bishop Alemany</strong> Chalk capped off a strong career with 1,800 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior. He’s a dynamic athlete with a great combination of speed and power for the position. He’s shifty and elusive in the open field using his quick twitch, change of direction, and start/stop speed to cut around defenders and avoid contact. Savvy with the football, he’s creative and shows good instincts/vision to see angles and find open running lanes. He’s a physical runner that knows when to use his strength to initiate contact and pick up tough yards both at the LOS and in the secondary, can overpower defenders with his lower body strength and leg drive. Most recently offered by Virginia State to add to his list of San Diego State, Boston College, and Penn State. https://twitter.com/FloydchalkIV/status/1437632387525922817?s=20