2024 West Virginia Top 50: Running Backs
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The running back position has evolved throughout the years to become a multi-purpose offensive weapon, with having the ability to be a consistent playmaker in the run game but also in the passing game as well. A key feature the…
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Continue ReadingThe running back position has evolved throughout the years to become a multi-purpose offensive weapon, with having the ability to be a consistent playmaker in the run game but also in the passing game as well. A key feature the goes unnoticed in evaluating running backs is their ability to be patient for blocks to set up in front of them and be patient to explode through the line of scrimmage. Let’s take a look at the running backs from the 2024 West Virginia Top 50!
Amir Hairston Amir Hairston 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Bluefield | 2024 State WV 5-11 180 Bluefield High School
An explosive athlete that has the straight-line speed to create distance from and the nearest defender that is around him on the field. He has the ability to take it to the house on any given play whether it’s on offense or special teams.
Ian Cline 5-7 155 Greenbrier East High School
Lighting fast would be the best way to describe his style of play, he has the ability to make multiple defenders miss in the open field. He has good ball skills to make key catches in the pass game which he is consistent factor game in and game out.
Caleb Nutter Caleb Nutter 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Morgantown | 2024 State WV 5-10 200 Morgantown High School
A strong running back that has good awareness to make key cuts to make defenders miss and actually go through defenders as well. He can run between the tackles and get the tough yards to move the chains throughout the duration of a game.
Rodrigo Delgado Rodrigo Delgado 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Jefferson | 2024 State WV 5-10 180 Washington High School
A versatile athlete that has good awareness to make key plays in the offensive backfield to make key plays even getting plays in the “wildcat” formation to make defenders miss. He has good speed to stretch the field and make explosive plays throughout a game.
Joey Baker Joey Baker 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Paden City | 2024 State WV 5-10 175 Paden City High School
An athletic running back that has good speed and ball skills to make key plays throughout a game. He has good consistent ball skills to make the tough catches out of the backfield and be a versatile offensive weapon.