2023 Overlooked Running Backs
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There are plenty of great running backs who will be seniors this fall. With that being the case, several talented backs are overlooked. Today and tomorrow, we look at some of those prospects. Cheyenne Allen Cheyenne Allen 6'1" | 170…
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Continue ReadingThere are plenty of great running backs who will be seniors this fall. With that being the case, several talented backs are overlooked. Today and tomorrow, we look at some of those prospects.
Cheyenne Allen Cheyenne Allen 6'1" | 170 lbs | RB North Judson-San Pierre | 2023 State IN , 6’1, 170 pounds, North Judson-San Pierre
Cheyenne Allen Cheyenne Allen 6'1" | 170 lbs | RB North Judson-San Pierre | 2023 State IN is a versatile prospect who can be a solid running back, while filling the superback role amicably. Allen can line up off the line and motion pre-snap or come across to take a handoff after the ball is snapped. Allen is an outstanding receiver. He can be a good option running seam routes. Allen is a sure-handed pass-catcher, and he is difficult to tackle. He can also play safety. Last year, he posted 36 tackles with one tackle-for-loss, one sack, one interception and one pass defense. Allen is an outstanding special teams contributor. He is a dangerous return man, piling up 572 kickoff return yards and 126 punt return yards, last year. Allen can cover kickoffs and punts, hurrying down the field to make the play. He has accrued placekicking and punting experience, as well.
Christian McDonald Christian McDonald 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Owen Valley | 2023 State IN , 5’11, 170 pounds, Owen Valley
Christian McDonald Christian McDonald 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Owen Valley | 2023 State IN is a quick running back who is capable of creating a chunk play. McDonald can put his foot in the ground and change direction quickly- keeping opponents guessing. McDonald reads blocks well and makes his cuts in a way that puts his blockers in good positions. McDonald can make defenders miss in the open field and bounce outside. A season ago, McDonald carried 184 times. He accounted for 1,535 rushing yards with 28 rushing touchdowns. McDonald added 113 receiving yards, in 2021.
Elijah Tiawhan Elijah Tiawhan 6'2" | 205 lbs | RB Crown Point | 2023 IN , 6’2, 205 pounds, Crown Point
Elijah Tiawhan Elijah Tiawhan 6'2" | 205 lbs | RB Crown Point | 2023 IN catapults the Crown Point offense. Tiawhan has great vision. He can find the gaps and cut-back lanes, then he explodes through the opening to come up with chunk yardage. Tiawhan can change direction quickly, and he can bounce to another gap and then attack. When he gets into the open field, Tiawhan accelerates and leaves defenders lagging behind. When they do catch up to him, Tiawhan bounces off tackles and uses the stiff arm effectively. He does a nice job of running behind his pads and picking up yards after contact.
Cama’Jay Terrell Cama’Jay Terrell 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Gary West Side | 2023 State IN , 5’8, 165 pounds, Gary West Side
Cama’Jay Terrell Cama’Jay Terrell 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Gary West Side | 2023 State IN is a shifty runner who is difficult for defenders to stay with. Terrell does a good job of changing direction quickly and not tipping off where he is going to go. Terrell is an elusive runner. He is always capable of making would-be tacklers look foolish in the open field. Last year, Terrell carried the load for West Side with 169 carries. He accumulated an astounding 1,628 yards on the ground. Terrell posted an impressive yards per carry average of nearly 10 yards per run. He found the endzone on 19 of his carries.
Robert Koskie Robert Koskie 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Garrett | 2023 IN , 5’10, 190 pounds, Garrett
Robert Koskie Robert Koskie 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Garrett | 2023 IN can embrace the physical nature of the game and leave his mark on the defense. Koskie is a great downhill runner. He runs with intensity behind his pads and frequently falls forward to pick up additional yardage. Koskie is a durable runner. Last season, he carried the ball 209 times. He ran for 907 yards, during his junior campaign. Koskie added seven touchdown runs to his resume from a season ago.