2024 Running Backs Turning Heads

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we brought you a look at the top 2023 running backs last week, the feedbacks was amazing – from those in the blog and those who are ready to jump into the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Because we showcase every athlete at every level and in every class, which many other sites cannot do, the advantage we have year round is something that college coaches, athletes, parents and high school prospects continue to find out about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seeing more than 3,000 athletes and over 300 7-on-7 and entire programs throughout the course of the past five months, we continue to bring you accurate information from being there live and breaking down prospects – not just from film, but from actually watching them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we bring you the Class of 2024 running backs. Some quality athletes who have work extremely hard to put themselves on the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out these potential game-breakers:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Because IMG Academy has so many outstanding football players, it's only natural to showcase a prospect like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220727' first='Jerrick' last='Gibson']</strong> (5-10, 195), who can do it all – and colleges already know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking about game-breakers, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna's <strong>Davion Gause</strong> (5-11, 217) is already a two-time state champion, heading into his third season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stacy Gage</strong> (5-11, 200, Bradenton IMG Academy), <strong>Anthony Carrie</strong> (6-0, 185, Tampa Carrollwood Day), <strong>Chauncey Bowens</strong> (5-11, 215, North Palm Beach Benjamin) and Miami Belen Jesuit's <strong>Khamani Alexander</strong> (6-1, 185) are at a level where everyone is taking notice. So is <strong>Darnell Rogers</strong> (Jacksonville Trinity Christian).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rising stars such as Miami Booker T. Washington's <strong>Gerald Modest</strong> (6-0, 185), <strong>Devonte Lyons</strong> (5-10, 185, St. Augustine), <strong>Arkese Parks</strong> (6-2, 180, Tampa Wharton) and <strong>Donavan Solomon</strong> (5-10, 180, Frostproof) are all emerging stars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking of stars, keep your eye peeled to <strong>Rod Gainey</strong> (5-11, 180, Tampa Bay Tech), <strong>Jordan Lyle</strong> (6-0, 190, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), <strong>Antwan Smith</strong> (6-0, 215, Miami Booker T. Washington) and impressive <strong>Roger Adam III</strong> (6-0, 190), who is lighting it up in Miami-Dade County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prospects such as <strong>Jayden Parrish</strong> (6-1 185, Delray Beach Atlantic), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='392566' first='Carson' last='Beach']</strong> (5-10, 180, Sarasota Cardinal Mooney), versatile <strong>Amarion Hover</strong> (6-1, 205, Blountstown), athletic <strong>Octavion Osby</strong> (5-11, 190, Melbourne Palm Bay) and fast-rising <strong>Tony Colebrook</strong> (6-0, 180, Fort Pierce John Carroll) are runners who are emerging and are being watched by everyone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches already know about <strong>Nick Rowe</strong> (5-9, 215, Avon Park), <strong>Travis Kerney</strong> (5-11, 200, Sebring), <strong>Justin Stephens</strong> (5-8, 185, St. Petersburg Northside Christian), <strong>Keymari Robiou</strong> (5-10, 180, North Miami Beach) and Plantation's <strong>Reginald Johnson</strong>, a 5-10, 165-pounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Remember, as the season progresses, we will continue to give you more backs to watch – and by the time the 2022 season ends, more elite prospects will be in the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF TAMPA CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS. </strong>https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tracking Florida's Football Teams For 2022 -</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/">https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>You Can Contact&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/larry-blustein/">[player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein']</a>&nbsp;with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->