We are back highlighting the top athletes in South Jersey. Today we will focus on the top running backs you should know.
Scroll down below and check out what Prep Red Zone has in store.
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>23’, [player_tooltip player_id="181958" first="Brandon" last="Boria"], Cherokee</strong></span>
<em>5’9 180</em>
Mr. Boria is an all- around great athlete. He is an upcoming four- year starter and is arguably one of the best backs in the South Jersey area. Boria is fast and runs with a good forward lean. He is hard to bring down in the open field because he is so elusive and agile. Boria has good lateral quickness when side stepping opponents. He is quick to rip off a chunk run at any second. Last season, he finished the season with 1,620 yards on 196 carries and 20 TD’s. He will be the focal point of this offense this season. Expect Boria to have a big year.
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>25’ Quadir Baldwin, Timber Creek</strong></span>
<em>6’0 180</em>
Mr. Baldwin is a solid athlete that is just scratching the surface. He is a rising sophomore that contributed a lot last season. He showed flashes of burst when running in between the tackles. Baldwin has no problem lowering his shoulder and delivering a blow. He has sure hands is a reliable check down option. Also, is solid in pass protection. He finished his freshman year with 306 yards and 72 carries with 3 TD’s. Baldwin hauled in 9 passes for 103 yards as well. He will be a key contributor and top returning player for Timber Creek this season.
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>23’ [player_tooltip player_id="207928" first="Jaleel" last="Patrick"], Pennsgrove</strong></span>
<em>5’10 160</em>
Mr. Patrick led his team in rushing. Patrick is a versatile athlete that was 80 yards shy of an 1,000 yard season. He finished the season with 118 carries for 920 yards and 8 TD’s. Patrick is a down hill runner that is tough to bring down. He is quick with a strong lower body and will easily run through arm tackles. Patrick has good hands as well scoring four receiving touchdowns for 22 receptions and 327 yards. Overall, Patrick is a great athlete that college coaches would love to have on their program. This year will be the year to solidify that.
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>24’ [player_tooltip player_id="220066" first="James" last="Hill"], Woodstown</strong></span>
<em>5’11 175</em>
Mr. Hill is a great back that is creative and patient. His speed and toughness is unmatched with a good combination of wiggle and power. He is an unpredictable runner and constantly have to be on point. Hill has the speed to stretch the field for a long run. He plays with good balance and intelligence. Last season, he rushed for 1,374 yards on 166 carries and 15 TD’s. Also, caught five passes for 110 yards and 2 scores. Hill is a young back with a bright future. Make sure you keep your eyes on this kid as we get closer to the season.
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