These Pinellas Running Backs Look to Dominate in 2022
The Pinellas area is full of college football level talent. Today I’m going to take a look at some guys that should be in line for big seasons in 2022. At Prep RedZone Florida we are different than most sites…
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Continue ReadingThe Pinellas area is full of college football level talent. Today I’m going to take a look at some guys that should be in line for big seasons in 2022. At Prep RedZone Florida we are different than most sites where we want to emphasize guys that are not being heavily recruited and try to promote them so they also get an opportunity to play in college and get the exposure they deserve!
Markese Norfleet- Northeast High c/o 23
5’11 175lbs
Norfleet is a big-time talent for Northeast High in St Petersburg. He he rushed for 839 yards, had an outstanding 8.3 yards per carry and 9 rushing touchdowns. Against Countryside this season he rushed for 305 yards on 19 carries!
Strengths:
- he’s a silky-smooth runner that has excellent cutback ability
- burst and quickness
- Has outstanding straight-line speed and lateral quickness
- never loses speed when making cuts
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/8466511/Markese-Norfleet
Zuri Watson Zuri Watson 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Northside Christian School | 2024 FL – Northside Christian c/o 24
5’11 170lbs
Watson is one of the most dynamic backs in Pinellas County, in 2021 he made second-team All-State and rushed for 654 yards, averaged over seven yards per carry and 8 touchdowns. He also plays on the defensive side of the ball and register 14 tackles and one interception. Currently holds offers from Rhode Island and University of Toledo.
Strengths:
- electric athlete that excels on both sides of the football
- has very good vision and balance
- Good vision/reads his blocks really well
- hits the hole with burst and acceleration.
Ti’lan McGee- East Lake High c/o 24
5’10 170lbs
McGee is a talented Prospect for Eastlake High, in 2021 he rushed for 792 yards, averaging over six yards per carry with seven rushing touchdowns. Also registered seven catches for 66 yards in the passing game.
Strengths:
- quick burst and runs tough between the tackles
- No wasted movement, plants his foot and gets up field
- he has outstanding speed (4.47 40) and acceleration
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16170459/Tilan-McGee
Ali Joseph- Clearwater High c/o 23
5’8 155lbs
Joseph is one of my surprise picks and a player that I think it’s going to blow up in 2022. He played behind some talented players for Clearwater High last season and helped lead them to an 11-2 record and into the state playoffs. He rushed for 136 yards but averaged over seven yards per attempt. She’s an outstanding student with a 3.7 GPA. Coaches need to start checking him out because I think he’s going to blow up this coming season.
Strengths:
- SPEED! (4.3 40) erases angles from defenders
- Shows the ability to be a mismatch out of the backfield
- Quick-twitch and smooth acceleration
- Instinctive and runs with good vision