Notable 2025 Running Backs

Shiloh Lanphear

September 26, 2022 @ 03:23 PM

A football program is set to have a great future if it can rely on the production of its underclassmen when their number is called in a few years. Many underclassmen have already solidified their varsity status and are aiming to play at a high level for the rest of their careers. Below are a few athletes who are excelling as underclassmen and worth noting for next year.   [player_tooltip player_id='350935' first='Emmanuel' last='Randle'], Armory High School, 5-8 175 Class of 2025 Emmanuel is an electric athlete who makes big plays on a regular basis. For a sophomore his size and production are exceptional. One can see Emannuel reading his blocks and making quick cuts for maximum yardage. The instinct he is displaying as an underclassman is a testament to his potential in the upcoming years. His natural ability to break tackles in combination with this breakaway speed makes him a complete running back.   [player_tooltip player_id='350934' first='Quincy' last='Phillips'], Madison Ridgeland Academy, 5-8 180 Class of 2025 Quincy is an all-around versatile running back. Last year Quincy saw his number called towards the end of the season and he answered that call with some excellent production. He averaged over 6 yards per carry and found the endzone 12 times as his team went undefeated in his district. The reliability seen in Quincy is a quality that many programs look for when considering running backs. If Quincy can continue his trajectory it is possible that many well-respected collegiate schools will look his way.   [player_tooltip player_id='350966' first='Zion' last='Nunn'], Booneville, 5-9 202 Class of 2025 Zion is an underclassman running back is who well on his way to 1,000 yards for the season. Nunn averages over 100 yards per game and serves as Booneville's main running back. This athlete is truly an elite prospect who will continue to produce throughout the rest of his high school career. The way that Zion breaks through tackles and fights for the extra yards is a testament to his toughness. One should watch Zion as he continues to improve and make his name known in the high school football scene.

A football program is set to have a great future if it can rely on the production of its underclassmen when their number is called in a few years. Many underclassmen have already solidified their varsity status and are aiming to play at a high level for the rest of their careers. Below are a few athletes who are excelling as underclassmen and worth noting for next year.