2024 Rankings Risers/Newcomers: RB’s

<em><strong>With the release of the updated 2024 state rankings, here’s in-depth positional breakdown of the RB’s.</strong></em> <strong>Rankings Risers:</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="206270" first="Navarre" last="Dixon"], Lincoln</strong> Dixon had an impressive sophomore campaign for the Abes rushing for 830 yards and five touchdowns while showing a good combination of power and speed. At 5’10” 195 lbs. he possesses a strong compact frame capable of running through first contact at the LOS and breaking tackles at the second level. He shows excellent athleticism and contact balance at the POA to maintain leg drive and forward momentum. He flashes good burst through the LOS and quick cut ability in space. He’s also an All-State wrestler whose dual sport talent shows in his running style. Love the tools and upside he has to build on as he continues to develop. https://twitter.com/NavarreD3/status/1513757536058368000?s=20&amp;t=RZP5uiE4MqVFaUheoEzTQQ <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158391" first="Brison" last="Bailey"], Mt. Tahoma</strong> Bailey is another RB who had a breakout sophomore year that saw him rush for over 850 yards and seven touchdowns including three 100+ yard games to finish the season. At 5’8” 180 lbs. he’s an aggressive downhill runner with plus short area burst and lateral agility. He presses the line quickly and uses that acceleration to find space and break through first level defenders. In the open field, he flashes excellent suddenness to make quick explosive cuts around defenders and accelerate out. He’s a physical ball carrier that can lower his shoulder to deliver contact with good leverage and pad level. Expect him to be a workhorse in the Mt. Tahoma offense as a junior and produce in a big way. https://twitter.com/BaileyBrison/status/1459260298699755520?s=20&amp;t=zE3JLxE0mhWx5fVKaT_Z_w <strong>Rankings Newcomers: </strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="338807" first="CJ" last="Davis"], Lakes <img class="size-medium wp-image-24524 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/06/Generic-Featured-Image-5-e1648428460190-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></strong> At 5’10” 225 lbs. Davis is a downhill power back between the tackles. He’s got good weight distribution in his frame with a strong and well-built lower half. He comes hard out of his stance attacking the LOS with good pad level and leverage. Has the ability to make one quick lateral cut and then get square up the field breaking first level contact with leg drive and strength alone. Love his ability to absorb hits while maintaining his speed to pick up tough yards after contact. He’s got quick feet and a deceptive second gear in space to be elusive and extend gains beyond the first level. A great competitor that is just scratching the surface of his potential. Also has the ability to contribute on the defensive side at LB. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="338822" first="Jimmy" last="Miller"], Garfield</strong> Big, strong, and powerful RB at 5’10” 205 lbs. He’s a violent ball carrier between the tackles that can pick up tough yardage in short situations but also has the speed and quickness to turn the corner to the outside. He attacks the LOS with good controlled burst after the exchange and uses his field vision and anticipation to find an open running lane. Good fluidity in his stride and his cuts, he’s light on his feet for a power back flashing plus start/stop quickness and acceleration out of his cuts. He’s a high effort player that finishes his runs with leg drive through contact and fights through the whistle. Good ball security, he carries high and tight and protects the ball on contact. He’s a bruiser that will be tough to stop as he continues to develop.