Emerging Freshmen Running Backs From Around The Country
Today we’re looking at some of the top freshmen running backs from around the country. Each one of these young men are already contributing at the varsity level & have made a huge impact on their respective programs. Look for…
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Continue ReadingToday we’re looking at some of the top freshmen running backs from around the country. Each one of these young men are already contributing at the varsity level & have made a huge impact on their respective programs. Look for some of these youngsters to pick up offers in the near future or add to their current growing list. They should be fun to watch over the next four seasons!
D’Antae Sheffey, 5’11” 190, State College, PA
- Vision to spot tighter cutback lanes.
- Shows explosive jump cuts between the tackles.
- Displayed elite balance in 1 on 1 tackle situations.
- Reads his zone keys well and will bounce a run to the outside if the end man is reached.
Andre Gianopoulos, 5’10” 180, Paulding County, GA
- His body control and fearlessness make him a big play threat every time he touches the football.
- He patiently allows for his blocks to set up in front of him before accelerating through a tight window.
- Consistently finds ways to slip through the first tackle attempt.
- Runs with a good forward lean, leading to him finishing off most runs falling forward.
Skylar Lendsey, 5’10” 190, Santa Margarita, CA
- Able to stick his foot in the dirt and generate immediate acceleration.
- Can get downhill FAST.
- Shows almost no deceleration when working through arm tackles.
- Has reliable hands as a receiving threat out of the backfield.
Jaylen McGill, 5’10” 185, Broome, SC
- A determined runner that can power his way past second-level defenders.
- McGill can create chunk plays as a check-down in the passing game.
- Cuts are painless and make defenders look silly in the open field.
- Is a well-versed pass protector that relishes contact.
Jonaz Walton
Jonaz
Walton
5'9" | 190 lbs | RB
Central | 2026
State
GA
, 5’9″ 190, Central, GA
- A burner with exceptional vision.
- He shows downright filthy contact balance and refuses to give up on your average run.
- Walton is a slasher that shows no choppy steps when changing direction.
- He’s a big-time back that can stretch and puncture just about any defense.
DeZephen Walker, 6′ 190, Raymore Peculiar, MO
- A powerful runner at the second & third levels of the field.
- Has already clocked a 4.5 forty-yard dash and was a junior Olympian in 8th grade.
- Can create plenty of extra yardage after contact.
- Feet stay churning when contacted by a defender.
Trenten Pressley, 5’9″ N/A, Bunn, NC
- Is quite shifty in tight areas.
- Has a regimented stiff arm that helps him work past unblocked defenders.
- Can blow a game wide open as a kick returner.
- A tough blocker when asked to do so.