Under the Radar Spotlight: Running Backs
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Below, we will breakdown some of the film and take a look at under the radar backs that are poised to have huge upcoming seasons across the state. Trey Leckner Trey Leckner 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Glacier…
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Continue ReadingBelow, we will breakdown some of the film and take a look at under the radar backs that are poised to have huge upcoming seasons across the state.
Trey Leckner Trey Leckner 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Glacier Peak | 2023 State WA , Glacier Peak HS
Leckner is a jumbo athlete that offers very nice position versatility at the next level and can play on either side of the ball and be very effective, but should find his home at linebacker in college. A big time physical presence that can catch the ball out of the backfield and has very good speed for his size, Leckner has multiple Pac-12 offers from Washington State, Oregon State, Nevada and Utah State. Able to catch the ball out of the backfield with strong hands and good body control, he is tough to bring down and runs hard in the open field while able to show some impressive short area quickness. A explosive and physical player, he should continue to see multiple Power Five offers come his way in the coming months.
Conner Noah Conner Noah 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Kelso | 2023 State WA , Kelso HS
Noah is a physical back that hits the hole hard and looks to get vertical quickly with high knee drive and quick feet. Through the hole, he runs behind his pads with good leg drive and can break arm and ankle tackles easily with a physical and tough running style while always falling forward and gaining positive yards. In the open field, he can make people miss and has good vision in tight windows while able to cutback if needed and shows solid lateral movement abilities for his upright running style.
Bryce Kooy Bryce Kooy 6'1" | 175 lbs | RB Bothell | 2023 State WA , Bothell HS
Kooy is a bigger back that runs with power, toughness and looks for contact through the hole while having a violent running style. A true North and south runner, he has a good initial burst for his size and is tough to bring down in the open field, easily breaking one on one tackles. Able to play on either side of the ball at the next level depending on the level, he could find his home at linebacker at the FCS+ level. He has deceptive quickness in the open field and can make defenders miss in the hole while showing good body control and balance upon contact.
Kahlil Yarbo, Graham-Kapowsin HS
Yarbo is a big and powerful back that understands his running style and uses it to his advantage. He is a downhill runner with natural lean and is tough to bring down, has a low pad level and strong contact balance through the hole. Easily breaking one on one tackles, he has deceptive speed in the open field and has some tools to make an impact at the college level, especially in the right system. Due to his physicality and natural size, he could also possibly make a position switch to inside linebacker where he could use his athleticism and physicality for a smoother transition if needed.