On The Radar: Running Backs

Off-season rankings have been released and we have seen some slight changes since the end of the season. Players are in their recruiting journey, going to showcases, camps and combines all over. Let’s take a look at what running backs have been climbing in the rankings since the last update. [player_tooltip player_id="278630" first="Carson" last="Smith"] Smith has had the biggest leap in his recruiting this year out of this group. Carson is a new addition; he went from the average joe to the #15 ranked RB in Maryland and a 2-Star with offers from Army & Brown. He is receiving interest from Maryland, Navy, Air Force, Lafayette, and Sacred Heart. We’ll keep an eye on Smith, with his recruiting stock rising, grabbing the attention of more scouts and schools, we’ll stay on the lookout for changes in his verbal commitment. Smith is a very physical back who runs downhill, he is a weapon when you need tough yards between the tackles. [player_tooltip player_id="354328" first="Ahmad" last="Taylor"] Taylor is another new addition on this list and comes in as the #23 ranked RB in the state. Ahmad is a sparkplug, he’s very shifty, demonstrates good ball carrying vision and brings some power behind his pads when given the opportunity. He runs hard between the tackles close to the goal line always falling forward. His recruiting is getting off to a slow start but if he continues to have the same impact on the Wildcats offense, he should gain some traction by mid-season. https://twitter.com/AhmadTaylor_4/status/1464756903561641989?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw [player_tooltip player_id="249910" first="Andre" last="Jenkins"] WL→#22. Jenkins jumped off of the Watch List after helping lead Mt.Carmel to a MIAA championship. He is more of a scat /receiving back out of the backfield. Jekins is dangerous on the perimeter as well as running routes down field. https://twitter.com/espndre__/status/1458646429526855685?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16798074/617c5439d224e3045c51637f">Jr Highlights - Jenkins highlights - Hudl</a> [player_tooltip player_id="249909" first="Daquan" last="Dorsey"] WL → #20. Dorsey is the Thunder in, Mt.Carmel’s backfield tandem. Dorsey is the enforcer on the offensive side of the ball. Whether carrying the ball or blocking Dorsey punished defenders with big hits and violent collisions. He plays with great physicality but also possesses the speed to pose a threat in open space and on the permeameter. https://twitter.com/doubleupQ/status/1454179109437902851?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw [player_tooltip player_id="183958" first="Anthony" last="Inscoe"] WL→#21. Inscoe has visited Westminster College, Grove City College, and has a visit coming up at Misericordia University. Anthony pulled himself off of the Watch List after solidifying himself as a key part of Chopticon’s success. Inscoe is a balanced back who can catch out of the back field, runs through arm tackles, and makes one cut moves north and south. https://twitter.com/inscoe_anthony/status/1497633087848648709?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw [player_tooltip player_id="146353" first="Jaedon" last="Alston"] #17→#13. Alston has been making great strides since transferring into MD from SC in 2020. He was the leading rusher and key rushing weapon for Concordia prep. Alston carried his offense behind a power set of shoulder pads helping them Win their first ever MIAA (B) Championship. Alston made All-MIAA, All-Metro, Super-22 Team, and recently landed offers from Notre Dame College and Valdosta State. Alston is in a great position to flourish, a teammate in Ayo Tifase just committed to Florida State, another teammate [player_tooltip player_id="90672" first="Josh" last="Derry"] landed an offer from Liberty University. The eyes will be on the defending MIAA (B) Champs giving Alston plenty opportunity to show his value to college programs. https://twitter.com/alston_jaedon/status/1500199683142082560?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw Notable Mention: [player_tooltip player_id="247249" first="Tavon" last="McGee Jr"] #13→#12. [player_tooltip player_id="90663" first="Cedric" last="Benning"] #11→#10. [player_tooltip player_id="247247" first="Jordan" last="Fiorenza"] #10→#8

Off-season rankings have been released and we have seen some slight changes since the end of the season. Players are in their recruiting journey, going to showcases, camps and combines all over. Let’s take a look at what running backs have been climbing in the rankings since the last update.

Carson Smith Carson Smith 6'2" | 210 lbs | RB Middletown | 2023 State MD

Smith has had the biggest leap in his recruiting this year out of this group. Carson is a new addition; he went from the average joe to the #15 ranked RB in Maryland and a 2-Star with offers from Army & Brown. He is receiving interest from Maryland, Navy, Air Force, Lafayette, and Sacred Heart. We’ll keep an eye on Smith, with his recruiting stock rising, grabbing the attention of more scouts and schools, we’ll stay on the lookout for changes in his verbal commitment. Smith is a very physical back who runs downhill, he is a weapon when you need tough yards between the tackles.

Ahmad Taylor Ahmad Taylor 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB Arundel | 2023 State MD

Taylor is another new addition on this list and comes in as the #23 ranked RB in the state. Ahmad is a sparkplug, he’s very shifty, demonstrates good ball carrying vision and brings some power behind his pads when given the opportunity. He runs hard between the tackles close to the goal line always falling forward. His recruiting is getting off to a slow start but if he continues to have the same impact on the Wildcats offense, he should gain some traction by mid-season.

https://twitter.com/AhmadTaylor_4/status/1464756903561641989?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw

Andre Jenkins Andre Jenkins 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Riverdale Baptisit | 2023 State MD

WL→#22. Jenkins jumped off of the Watch List after helping lead Mt.Carmel to a MIAA championship. He is more of a scat /receiving back out of the backfield. Jekins is dangerous on the perimeter as well as running routes down field.

https://twitter.com/espndre__/status/1458646429526855685?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw

Jr Highlights - Jenkins highlights - Hudl

Daquan Dorsey Daquan Dorsey 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Rock Creek Christian | 2023 MD

WL → #20. Dorsey is the Thunder in, Mt.Carmel’s backfield tandem. Dorsey is the enforcer on the offensive side of the ball. Whether carrying the ball or blocking Dorsey punished defenders with big hits and violent collisions. He plays with great physicality but also possesses the speed to pose a threat in open space and on the permeameter.

https://twitter.com/doubleupQ/status/1454179109437902851?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw

Anthony Inscoe Anthony Inscoe 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Chopticon | 2023 State MD

WL→#21. Inscoe has visited Westminster College, Grove City College, and has a visit coming up at Misericordia University. Anthony pulled himself off of the Watch List after solidifying himself as a key part of Chopticon’s success. Inscoe is a balanced back who can catch out of the back field, runs through arm tackles, and makes one cut moves north and south.

https://twitter.com/inscoe_anthony/status/1497633087848648709?s=20&t=0hIVxug5Fe2VoQuOvJzQDw

Jaedon Alston Jaedon Alston 5'7" | 195 lbs | RB Stratford | 2023 MD

#17→#13. Alston has been making great strides since transferring into MD from SC in 2020. He was the leading rusher and key rushing weapon for Concordia prep. Alston carried his offense behind a power set of shoulder pads helping them Win their first ever MIAA (B) Championship. Alston made All-MIAA, All-Metro, Super-22 Team, and recently landed offers from Notre Dame College and Valdosta State. Alston is in a great position to flourish, a teammate in Ayo Tifase just committed to Florida State, another teammate Josh Derry Josh Derry 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Concordia Preparatory | 2023 State MD landed an offer from Liberty University. The eyes will be on the defending MIAA (B) Champs giving Alston plenty opportunity to show his value to college programs.