Class of 2023: Top 3 RB’s
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We have a clear top-3 in our C/O 2023 RB rankings. Cole Cabana Cole Cabana 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Dexter | 2023 State MI , Nolan Ray Nolan Ray 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Brother Rice |…
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Continue ReadingWe have a clear top-3 in our C/O 2023 RB rankings. Cole Cabana Cole Cabana 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Dexter | 2023 State MI , Nolan Ray Nolan Ray 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Brother Rice | 2023 State MI , and Ethan Clark Ethan Clark 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Clarkston | 2023 State MI . All with multiple Division 1 offers and all making it look easy on Friday Nights. Here, I’ll take a deep dive into each of these freaks of nature and try to dissect what makes them the athletes that they’ve grown into.
Cole Cabana Cole Cabana 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Dexter | 2023 State MI (Dexter)
2187 All-Purpose Yards. 1688 Rushing Yards. 28 Touchdowns. 7 School Records. ALL against great competition. With at least 17 division 1 offers, Cole Cabana Cole Cabana 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Dexter | 2023 State MI is the obvious #1 running back in the state. First, let’s talk about speed. What does a 10.69 100M dash mean to you? How about a 4.43 40-yard dash? To me, it means blazing-fast all-state caliber speed. I mean, I know people who work tirelessly with speed and struggle getting below an 11.5 100M time. He’s as twitchy as they come as he’s able to change directions in a heartbeat. Now for power, he benches 225 with 10-reps of 185. Squats 375. Without a doubt in my mind, Cabana will continue to light up the field during his senior season and he’ll have a chance to be a premier back at a division 1 program.
Nolan Ray Nolan Ray 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Brother Rice | 2023 State MI (Brother Rice)
Playing for a very balanced Brother Rice offense, Nolan Ray Nolan Ray 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Brother Rice | 2023 State MI racked up 1,097 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns + 198 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns. Ray is another Division 1 prospect with offers from the likes of Boston College, Pitt, and Maryland. What impresses me most about Ray is his balance. He’s able to quickly get out of trouble at the line and make great gains, along with powering through tackles and staying on his feet for as long as possible. His vision is also quite nice. Overall, Nolan Ray Nolan Ray 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Brother Rice | 2023 State MI is an excellent running back and will without a doubt have a big senior year for the Warriors and go on to a great university.
Ethan Clark Ethan Clark 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Clarkston | 2023 State MI (Clarkston)
On a stacked team with a history of success, Ethan Clark Ethan Clark 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Clarkston | 2023 State MI totaled 1500 rushing yards with 20 touchdowns, 240 receiving yards with 5 touchdowns. With a 275lb bench and 360lb deadlift, I see Clark as a dominant power back. He runs with ferocity and determination, and his overall skillet will lend itself very well to the college level. In addition, he’s a great receiving threat. He’s elusive, very fast, and sports elite power. He has major upside as a power back as well as blocking, and I can’t wait to see what his senior season has to offer!