2022 Spring Offensive Position Preview: Running Backs
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2023 Arthur Williams Arthur Williams 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Rocky Mountain HS | 2023 State ID , Rocky Mountain HS Williams is a very tough and physical all purpose back that does tons of damage out of…
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2023 Arthur Williams Arthur Williams 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Rocky Mountain HS | 2023 State ID , Rocky Mountain HS
Williams is a very tough and physical all purpose back that does tons of damage out of the backfield. Through the first level, he has a nice burst and shows good contact balance in traffic while able to break ankle tackles at the first two levels of the defense. Patiently waiting for his blocks, he shows good vision with cutback ability and can make defenders miss in the hole while having solid leg drive through contact and seemingly always falling forward. He can also catch smoothly out of the backfield and is a devastating blocker when leading up the hole or on the perimeter.
2023 Ryker Clinger Ryker Clinger 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Shelley HS | 2023 State ID , Shelley HS
Clinger is a burner out of the backfield that gets vertical quickly while shows he can take it the distance in the open field. He is tough to bring down in-between the tackles while explosive enough to bounce it outside when needed and gain the edge on third level defenders. One of the best backs in the state, he plays with good physicality and toughness and is poised for a huge 2022 season.
2023 Parker Rushton, Borah HS
Rushton is a very physical runner that excels inside the tackles and keeps his legs driving through contact while extremely tough to tackle in the open field. Taking multiple tacklers to bring him down, he runs with authority and good natural lean but should find his home at the linebacker position in college. He will once again be one of the top two-way players this region has to offer.
2023 Trace Freeman, Borah HS
Freeman is coming off a outstanding 2021 Junior season and is explosive through the hole while also extremely physical upon contact and runs through initial contact with ease. He is a smooth upright runner that gains the edge quickly while showing sneaky lateral agility and strong contact balance on lower body contact. Delivering a blow against smaller defensive backs, he should draw D-II+ interest as he moves through the tail end of his high school career.
2023 Deegan Martinho Deegan Martinho 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Eagle HS | 2023 State ID , Eagle HS
The 2023 prospect has extremely quick feet through the hole and shows good acceleration near the line of scrimmage while also possessing open field speed on tape. He shows good vision in tight windows while reading his blocks well and waiting for them to develop and is not afraid to cut back when needed and stick his toe in the ground. He can also catch the ball out of the backfield and is a smart player in pass protection while not afraid to stick his head in front of blitzing linebackers. A low to the ground runner, he is pound for pound extremely tough to bring down and can definitely make an impact at the college level.
2023 LeRoy Hull LeRoy Hull 6'1" | 205 lbs | RB Eagle HS | 2023 State ID , Eagle HS
Hull is one of the top backs across the state and is coming off a nice Junior season and should again be one of the top ball carriers in Idaho for the 2022 campaign. He shows nice first level acceleration though the hole and can run through initial contact and fit into tight windows. He is effective both in the power running game and outside zone schemes while showing cutback ability and solid knee drive. He has good size and strength for the position and should without a doubt find a college home.