Huntley’s Running Back Film Room: Episode 1
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Arthur Draeger, Liberty Ranch A lot of Liberty Ranch’s offense is misdirection runs from 22 personnel with a wing back. It’s not a Wing-T offense but it’s kind of gimmicky like one and it’s designed for Draeger to put up…
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Continue ReadingArthur Draeger, Liberty Ranch
A lot of Liberty Ranch’s offense is misdirection runs from 22 personnel with a wing back. It’s not a Wing-T offense but it’s kind of gimmicky like one and it’s designed for Draeger to put up huge numbers and he did. He ran for 1,781 yards and 24 touchdowns for an average of eight yards per carry. Draeger is a downhill runner with decent speed and isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder and run over defenders to get an extra couple of yards. I like that he makes one cut and goes rather than running horizontally to hunt for the big play. He drives his feet through contact and has plus strength. Needs to improve his speed a little to raise his stock as a college prospect but I’m sure he knows that and is putting in that work this offseason.
2nd td out of 4 against Rio Linda pic.twitter.com/iT7TSi9rJY
— Arthur Draeger (@arthur__jd) November 16, 2021
Kieran Klinsberg, Troy
Klinsberg was part of a two-headed backfield at Troy, who runs a Wing-T offense. He is a hair under 6 feet tall and isn’t a speed demon but is a long strider which is helpful. The best part of his game is his field vision. He sees the cutback lanes quickly and exploits them. He has solid hands in the passing game and if you sellout trying to stop the Wing-T run, Troy will burn you on boots or seam routes from the running backs. Klinsberg is a good athlete and a good student who can add some size and work on his speed, but has the field vision to play at a lower level college.
Aaron Mitchell Aaron Mitchell 5'8" | 210 lbs | RB Foothill | 2024 CA , Foothill
I saw Mitchell at the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase and he was one of the few players that was asking scouts and coaches for feedback throughout the day. He is on the smaller side at 5-foot-8 and 180 pounds, but he has big legs and natural strength. He is a north and south runner who will run you over. He played behind a good athlete at Foothill last season who was a lacrosse player, but he should get more opportunities as a junior. Mitchell is an ideal third down back who will hit the hole quickly and get yards after contact. He is not slow but needs to improve his speed and I’d like to see how he is making plays in the passing game, but he has the strength and work ethic to possibly play college football in the future.
Big off-season in the works! 225×3 Power Clean @JeffHecklinski @Adam_Pilapil @CoachTimmyChang @Lemmingscouting @camzrealspeed pic.twitter.com/Wx8AaMAGcv
— Aaron Mitchell (@AaronMitch_22) April 2, 2022
Jusyis Solis Jusyis Solis 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Aquinas | 2025 State CA , Aquinas
Solis is the best college prospect on this list and in my opinion may be a top three running back in the state for his class right now. He isn’t the fastest running back but he has good initial quickness and gets to the hole fast. Aquinas loves running play action wheel routes with him and he has fantastic hands and can create matchup problems. He played well at the Polynesian Bowl combine and was moved to receiver because he was dominating the 1on1 matchups against linebackers covering him. He has a nice lean frame at 6 feet tall and does a lot of things well. Arizona State, Cal, Grambling State and Colorado State have offered him already.
Congratulations to Jusyis JoJo Solis on being named a @Maxpreps ALL AMERICAN! We are very proud of everything you’ve accomplished so far! #FAST
#1 in rushing yards, TD and scoring amongst ALL freshmen in the nation! pic.twitter.com/cH9fuRvlsl
— Aquinas Falcons Football (@Aquinas_Falcons) January 7, 2022