Five Awesome 2023 Running Backs

With 15 Running Backs from the class of 2023 in the Prep Redzone rankings, it is easy to see that there is a great amount of talent at the position. Here are five very talented Running Backs looking to have a great Senior season in 2022. [player_tooltip player_id="92610" first="Willtrell" last="Hartson"], 5’11, 200, Massillon Washington [player_tooltip player_id="92610" first="Willtrell" last="Hartson"] is the 2nd ranked RB and the 39th ranked player in the class of 2023 overall. In 2021, he helped the Massillon Washington Tigers to an 11 win season, averaged 35.4 points per game and advanced to the 4th round of the playoffs. He displays excellent vision as he finds the open hole or cutback lane. He accelerates to top speed quickly and displays good physical toughness as he lowers his shoulder running over elite DB with ease. Displays good play speed and athletic ability in the open field combined with very good contact balance as he breaks tackles from LB and DB before picking up significant yardage or scoring on a long touchdown run. He is also a great contributor in the passing game. He runs swing routes out of the backfield, displays good hands and effectively uses his play speed and athletic ability to outrun LB and pick up big yardage after the catch. [player_tooltip player_id="92621" first="Christian" last="Davis"], 6’0, 195, Miamisburg [player_tooltip player_id="92621" first="Christian" last="Davis"] is the 3rd ranked RB and the 41st ranked player in the class of 2023 overall. In 2021, he helped the Miamisburg Vikings to a 6 win season, averaged 22.7 points per game and scored 31 or more points 4 times. He displays good burst through the hole and runs behind his pads making it difficult for defenders to tackle while picking up a first down. A reliable receiver in the passing game as he is a good route runner and shows good hands as he easily makes the catch with his hands and can adjust his body to the ball. He displays excellent competitive toughness as he rises to the occasion when in the red zone as he scores touchdowns consistently. [player_tooltip player_id="274389" first="Lamar" last="Sperling"], 5’10, 180, Archbishop Hoban [player_tooltip player_id="274389" first="Lamar" last="Sperling"] is the 4th ranked RB and the 42nd ranked player in the class of 2023 overall. In 2021, he helped the Archbishop Hoban Knights to a 12 win season, averaged 31.1 points per game and advanced to the Division II State Championship game. He gets through the hole quickly before accelerating to top speed. He exhibits quality contact balance as he breaks tackles from larger defenders with ease. He shows good athletic ability and elusiveness in the open field as he avoids all defenders and scores on a long touchdown run. [player_tooltip player_id="92612" first="Ed" last="Worthen"], 5’8, 200, Dublin Scioto [player_tooltip player_id="92612" first="Ed" last="Worthen"] is the 7th ranked RB and the 66th ranked player in the class of 2023 overall. In 2021, he helped the Dublin Scioto Irish to an 8 win season, averaged 28.9 points per game and advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He shows good vision as he quickly finds the open hole with good burst as he gets through the hole quickly. He displays excellent power and contact balance as he breaks tackles from LB with ease with good play speed and athletic ability as he quickly picks up significant yardage. He finishes the run well as he falls forward for a couple of extra yards. [player_tooltip player_id="287750" first="Gabe" last="Raschke"], 5’11, 205, Vinton County [player_tooltip player_id="287750" first="Gabe" last="Raschke"] is the 10th ranked RB and is currently on the Prep Redzone Watchlist for the class of 2023. In 2021, he helped the Vinton County Vikings to a 6 win season, averaged 29 points per game and scored 43 or more points 4 times. He displays good vision as he finds the open hole and shows good play speed and acceleration in the open field to score on a long touchdown run. He is an outstanding run blocker as he uses his very good play strength and hand use to drive OLB several yards off the ball with ease.