Film Room Study Session: Running Back Edition
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Spring practices are coming to a close, and now is an excellent time to look at a few RBs returning for the 2022 campaign. Here are five running backs that I have selected to be looking for in 2022. Dante…
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Continue ReadingSpring practices are coming to a close, and now is an excellent time to look at a few RBs returning for the 2022 campaign. Here are five running backs that I have selected to be looking for in 2022.
Dante Dowdell Dante Dowdell 6'2" | 215 lbs | RB Picayune Memorial | 2023 State MS | 6’2″ RB | Picayune High School
Dowdell is 6’2″ tall and 210lbs; In 2021, Dowdell rushed for 2,555 yards on 329 carries and 28 touchdowns, helping lead the Maroon Tide to a 5A state championship. He is a powerful bruising type of back that gets stronger as the game goes on. His standout game in 2021 came in the playoffs against Laurel, where he rushed for 283 yards and three touchdowns. Picayune will be looking to defend its title in 2022, and Dowdell will be leading the way.
Gavin Griffin | 5’9″ RB | Velma Jackson
Griffin is 5’9″ tall and 185lbs; Griffin finished the 2021 campaign rushing for 1,516 yards on 147 carries with 16 touchdowns. He is a smaller back that runs like a freight train, with most of his yards produced between the tackles. Griffin’s best performance of 2021 came against Leake Central, where he rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns. Griffin will be entering the 2022 campaign as a junior looking to make a name for himself. The Falcon’s offense will be difficult to stop if Griffin can pick up where he left off in 2021.
Nate Blount IV Nate Blount IV 5'11" | 220 lbs | RB Brandon | 2024 State MS | 5’11″ RB | Brandon High School
Blount is 5’11″ tall and 220lbs; In 2021, as a sophomore, Blount rushed for 1,442 yards of 246 carries and finished with 17 touchdowns. Blount is an explosive, powerful back with great vision, making him a lot of fun to watch. His break-out game in 2021 was against rival Northwest Rankin, where he rushed for 263 yards on 34 carries and six touchdowns. If Blount can stay healthy in 2022, he will finish as one of the top running backs in Mississippi.
Jayden Reed | 5’11″ RB | Lafayette High School
Reed is 5’11″ tall and 215lbs; In 20221, Reed rushed for 1,414 yards on 236 carries and finished with 13 touchdowns. He is a bruising back who enforces his will on the opposing team every play. in 2021, Reed’s best game against Lake Cormorant, where he rushed for 181 yards on 27 carries and was responsible for one touchdown. The Commodores will depend on their senior running back to help them make another playoff run in 2022.
Carter Cockrell | 5’10″ RB | Simpson Academy
Cockrell is 5’10″ tall and 180lbs; In 2021, Cockrell rushed for 1,330 yards on 213 carries and finished with 19 touchdowns. Cockrell is a running back that can do everything, from lining up in the slot to getting the difficult yard up the middle. Cockrell will be a dark horse to win MAIS player of the year in 5A in 2022. His best standout performance in 2021 came against Parklane academy, where he rushed for 260 yards on 30 carries and was responsible for four touchdowns.