Top Junior Running Backs in the Houston Area Pt. 2

This is Part 2 of the talented backs in the Houston area who just flashed great skills and ability for their junior seasons. These are names to remember and to keep an eye out for this offseason to see their growth. Next season will be theirs for the taken and all will be many watchlist heading into their senior seasons! <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>Brandon High - Grand Oaks</strong></em></span> High is a physical back with very good size and possess excellent break away speed. His initial burst beyond the line of scrimmage is something special and he frequently leaves defenders in the dust. High shows the ability to make one move, change gears and take off. He is excellent in the secondary and does not allow a single tackler to bring him down. For his junior season, High ran for 968 yards and 14 touchdowns on 122 carries. He is a great talent to follow now. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13499039/6151f2a315f70a06dc0993da" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>Chase DeVaughn - Madison</strong></em></span> DeVaughn is a shifty back who showed patience and nice footwork on his runs. He did a great job at waiting for his blocks to develop, and finding a crease to break through for a large gain. DeVaughn keeps a forward momentum when running to always get the extra yards as well. For the season, DeVaughn carried the ball 217 times for 1,613 yards and 14 touchdowns. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13505015/61912f2eb3c87201448f8572" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>David Smith - Clear Falls</strong></em></span> Smith showed incredible wiggle and elusiveness with the ball in his hands. We he got to the outside, defenders could not get a hold of him. Smith was lethal on zone runs and decisive on his cuts. He showed great balance and vision when choosing his lanes. Smith had a very good junior campaign, running for 1,572 yards and 18 touchdowns on 216 carries. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13102272/61bb735c5797c407bcf62a56" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>Parker Jenkins - Klein Forest</strong></em></span> Jenkins proved to be a major threat not only in the run game, but as a receiver as well. He has strong hands and is a mismatch out of the slot. Jenkins acceleration and speed in the open field is top notch. He is unafraid to lower the shoulder as well and deliver the blow. Jenkins will be a top prospect heading into his senior year and expect him to ball out! He is an insane athlete who can change an outcome of a game with the ball in his possession. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13327325/613a18505eeca605f483cd57" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="241714" first="Ezell" last="Jolly"] - Ridge Point</strong></em></span> Jolly will have an even bigger role for the Panther offense next season after what he showed this past season. Great leg drive, vision, and initial burst off the hand off, Jolly showed to be a special talent. He was dangerous in the screen game and was a nightmare to tackle in space. Jolly ran for 864 yards and 12 touchdowns on 156 carries, and definitely proved to be a big time player in big moments. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13379730/614e33e4d224e30930fe9fa0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Other Notable Top Backs:</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="121984" first="Kedrick" last="Reescano"] - New Caney</strong></em></span> 217 Carries - 1,542 Yards Rushing - 22 Rushing TDs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13420559/613fa45fd45e6a06a405505a" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="121980" first="Rashon" last="Estes"] - Jersey Village</strong></em></span> 209 Carries - 1,267 Yards Rushing - 12 Rushing TDs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15380271/6169588332de0807c433aed7" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>