Emerging Indiana Seniors: Running Backs
Week six is already upon us, and man, has it been a fun 2022 season thus far. Indiana has seen some impressive individual performances from around the state, and some new names have begun to emerge. The individuals featured in…
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Continue ReadingWeek six is already upon us, and man, has it been a fun 2022 season thus far. Indiana has seen some impressive individual performances from around the state, and some new names have begun to emerge. The individuals featured in this article are names that I believe haven’t received enough attention thus far. These running backs have varying skill sets, but each is quite talented in their own way. Each prospect has put up some impressive numbers and even better highlight tapes. They’ve been key cogs for their respective programs and will continue to be throughout the rest of the 2022 season. Keep an eye on them in the recruiting world as well, as most of them have had relatively quiet recruitments. That could change, though, very soon. With all that being said, here’s who you need to know!
Camajay Griffin-Terrell, 5’8″ 165, Gary West Side
- Fantastic stop and start.
- Arm tackles cause no change in stride as he waltzes past them.
- Cuts are quite violent and will often make defenders look silly.
- Has a spin move that is just filthy.
Devan Roberts, 5’11” 180, Gibson Southern
- Has the speed to get to the perimeter if an edge isn’t set.
- Shows natural change of direction.
- Acceleration provides problems for third-level defenders in pursuit.
- Distinct vision to spot overpursuing defenders with angles on him.
Baylor Smith, 5’9″ 200, Lafayette Central Catholic
- Lower half is burly and causes defenders to bounce off him.
- Has a quality mixture of power and quickness.
- Jump cuts are natural yet nasty.
- Has a downhill mentality to finish off runs.
Luke Hansen, 5’11” 205, Roncalli
- Is a patient zone runner who understands how to read down linemen.
- Impressive balance through contact.
- Can kick it into second gear instantly once he spots a seam.
- His running style can go from bruiser to shake & bake at any point.
Jonas Burnett, 5’7″ 165, F.J. Reitz
- Plenty of wiggle to make unblocked defenders miss.
- Sticks his foot in the ground and accelerates coming out of it.
- Has impressive body control through traffic.
- Size causes him to get lost behind the line at times.
Jontae Lambert, 5’10” 185, North Side
- Is a powerful north and south runner.
- Can make something happen when a play breaks down and create a chunk play out of pure will.
- Attitude and effort as a runner is off the charts.
- Can quickly recalibrate during runs after taking hard shots.