Top 5 Returning Rushing Leaders in Florida
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Today we’re looking at the States top 5 rushing leaders that are returning in 2022. There are some highly recruited big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will…
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Continue ReadingToday we’re looking at the States top 5 rushing leaders that are returning in 2022. There are some highly recruited big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Joquez Smith Joquez Smith 5'8" | 190 lbs | RB Tampa Jesuit | 2023 FL – Jesuit High c/o 23
5’8 195lbs
Smith is comes in at number one and it’s the state’s leading returning rusher for the 2022 season. He was a Workhorse helping lead Jesuit High 2A state championship in 2021. He rushed for 1976 yards, averaging over eight yards per carry, with 29 rushing touchdowns. He had 11-100 yd rushing games including a 234 yard game against Northwestern in the State playoffs. He holds 12 D1 offers including offers from Virginia Tech, West Virginia, USF, and Maryland to name a few.
Strengths:
- Outstanding natural running ability and vision
- Lateral agility and burst are elite
- Changes direction with ease
- Excellent feel for making defenders miss
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13036131/Joquez-Smith
Christian Cromer– Nature Coast Tech c/o 24
5’11 235lbs
Cromer is an outstanding back out of Nature Coast Tech and had a huge season in 2021. Cromer burst on the scene coming in at number 2 rushing for 1955 yards, averaging 8 yd per carry with 21 rushing touchdowns and nine 100-yard rushing game. He’s currently receiving a lot of interest from Army West Point.
Strengths:
- Powerful back that runs with good forward lean
- Very physical blocker
- Jerome Bettis type back is a load to bring down in the running game.
- Good feet for a back his size
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16060587/Christian-Cromer
Kayleb Wagner Kayleb Wagner 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB Baker | 2023 FL – Baker High c/o 23
6’1 205lbs
Wagner is blessed with everything you’re looking for in a high level running back and comes in at number 3, he was outstanding for Baker High last season rushing for 1,949 yards, averaged and eye-popping 13 yards per carry with 21 rushing touchdown. He broke the Florida state single game rushing record running 535 yards last season! He picked up his first D1 offer from Army West Point in March.
Strengths:
- Smooth runner that glides in and out of the hole with terrific feet
- Excellent vision and 4.4 40 speed.
- Very good job blocker
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9874293/Kayleb-Wagner
Davion Gause- Chaminade-Madonna c/o 24
5’11 215lbs
Gause is one of the most highly recruited class of 24 backs in the state of Florida. He comes in at number for after rushing for 1844 yards, averaged over seven yards per carry with 17 rushing touchdowns and 10 100 yd rushing games. He has over 16 do you want offers including offers from FSU, Georgia, Arkansas, and just picked up an offer from the University of Michigan this month to name a few.
Strengths:
- Elite quickness in the hole
- Shows burst and acceleration to rip off big runs
- Sets up defenders in space
- Natural instincts and vision to find the crease
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14764717/Davion-Gause
Oniel Senatus- Celebration High c/o 23
5’11 175lbs
Senatus comes in at number five after having a big season for Celebration High in 2021. He finished the year with 1816 yard, averaged over nine yards per carry, 23 rushing touchdowns with eight 100-yard rushing games. He’s also a big-time weapon in the passing game with 31 receptions for 317 yards and three receiving touchdowns. He was a 1st team All County and 3rd team All-State selection. He currently has D1 offers from USF, FAU, and Troy University.
Strengths:
- Versatile, top notch RB that can also be split out wide
- Natural receiver
- Track style speed/erases angles
- Outstanding balance/body control