2023 Rankings Newcomers: Running Backs

We have a good deal of diversity among the running backs.  We have a bigger power back.  We have some smaller more versatile backs.  You name it we have it.  Today's ranking's newcomers come from the running back position. <hr /> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/ohio/rankings/2023-rankings/#">Click Here to See the Complete Ohio 2023 Rankings</a> <hr /> [player_tooltip player_id="274389" first="Lamar" last="Sperling"] (Archbishop Hoban) 5'10 180-  Hoban had a big playoff run that took them all the way to the D2 State championship game.  A huge part of that run was junior running back [player_tooltip player_id="274389" first="Lamar" last="Sperling"].  Sperling has a compact build and is a powerful running who runs with good balance which makes him a difficult tackle.  He has the agility to make guys miss and isn't afraid to run between the tackles.  Sperling comes in at #4 among running backs and #40 ovverall. Links: <a href="https://twitter.com/l_sperling32">Twitter</a>/<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12984144/61b1712cc124b50f00f5f268">Hudl</a> [player_tooltip player_id="274390" first="Trey" last="Cornist"] (Winton Woods) 6'0 210- Cornist was previously in Mount Healthy's football school system, but he's transferring and will play with the reigning state champion Winton Woods Warriors in 2022.  Cornist is a bull of a running back.  He has a massive lower body that allows him to plow through would be tacklers.  Accompanying his power Cornist has impressive agility for a young man of his size.  Running behind a strong Woods line Cornist is poised for a big season.  I expect him to start to pick up P5 interests this offseason.  Cornist is currently ranked 5th amongst running backs and 42nd overall. Links: <a href="https://twitter.com/Treycornist">Twitter</a>/<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13021076/61801de3b018fc08601372be">Hudl</a> [player_tooltip player_id="274838" first="Edward" last="Robinson"] (Maple Heights) 6'0 190- When watching Robinson the first thing that jumps out to me was his speed.  When he got out in the open, he was rarely caught from behind.  He was explosive through the hole and really just didn't get touched on many of his bigger players as he was at such a speed that he'd break into the secondary before the defense would really get a chance to take him down and at that point it was pretty much over.  Robinson has offers from Bowling Green and Ohio.  He's our 10th ranked running back. Links: <a href="https://twitter.com/EdRobinsonIII">Twitter</a>/Hudl [player_tooltip player_id="274391" first="Joe" last="Caswell"] (Anthony Wayne) 6'1 190-  Caswell is a one cut, north and south runner who has excellent vision.  His ability to find creases in opposing defenses, plant his foot, and immediately get north is strong.  He's also a load to bring down once he gets a head of steam.  As you can see in his high school film Joe is a perfect fit for a college offense that runs the zone run scheme.  Rates as our 12th running back in the 2023 class. Links: <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeCaswell6">Twitter</a>/<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12986727/6189ccca0dc14508146ce31f">Hudl</a> [player_tooltip player_id="274392" first="Chris" last="Edmonds"] (Toledo Central Catholic) 5'10 190- Edmunds has really quick feet and runs with great leg drive.  He has good vision and runs with patience as he waits for holes to open.  Edmonds is a fun watch in traffic as he darts in and out of defenders.  As he continues to fill out and develop, I'm excited to see what the future holds for him.  Edmonds ranks as our 13th running back. Links: Twitter/<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14213243/61780470041d8b054cd00e74">Hudl</a> [player_tooltip player_id="274837" first="Mason" last="Oliver"] (Elmwood) 6'0 190- Oliver is a shifty back who does most of his damage between the tackles.  One of the things that I really like about Oliver is how versatile he is.  One thing that jumps off the film is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.  They also motioned him out wide and he runs really nice routes.   Mason is ranked as the 14th running back on our list.  I'd project him to the D3 level in college. Links: <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonOl44122512">Twitter</a>/<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12916546/61783a409a90e00b68cdc395">Hudl</a> &nbsp;