Tampa Running Back Spotlight
With the 2022 season underway, we’re looking at emerging prospects at that are producing immediately on the field. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2022 season underway, we’re looking at emerging prospects at that are producing immediately on the field. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Nathan Carter- Osceola High c/o 24
5’8 185lbs
Carter has been a big part of a very good offense that has helped get Osceola High in Seminole, Florida off to a good start with a 3-2 record. On the season he’s rushed for 540 yards, averaging over 8 yards per carry with four rushing touchdowns. He’s rushed for 3 100 yd rushing games and is averaging 132.5 yards per game. He’s in under the radar player that coaches need to check out immediately.
Strengths:
- Shifty through the hole
- Speed to rip off long runs
- Good receiver out of the backfield
Malachi Askin- Cypress Creek High c/o 24
5’8 170lbs
Askin is a junior Prospect out of Cypress Creek High in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He’s off to a very good start and has helped Cypress Creek to a 4-1 record this season. He’s been one of the best running backs in Pasco County rushing for $526 yards, averaging 7.1 yards per carry with eight rushing touchdowns and three 100 yard rushing games. He’s averaging 131 yd rushing per game.
Strengths:
- Vision
- Lateral agility
Deshawn Neal- Blake High c/o 24
5’11 185lbs
Neal has been an outstanding player for Blake High and has helped guide the Yellow Jackets to one of the best starts they’ve had in years with a 5-1 record. On the season he’s rushed for 512 yards, averaging an outstanding 9.7 yards per carry with 7 rushing touchdowns and two 100 yard rushing gains. He’s averaging over 102 yards rushing per game. He also has one catch for 23 yards. He’s a talented back the coaches need to check out ASAP.
Strengths:
- Outstanding speed/acceleration through the hole
- Very good vision and lateral agility in traffic
- Explosive runner
Michael Dempsey- Newsome High c/o 25
5’10 205lbs
Dempsey is the next talented running back prospect out of a long line of highly rated running backs that have come through Newsome High over the years. He’s part of a high-powered rushing attack that’s helped the Wolves to a 4-1 record. He’s leading the team of 422 yards rushing, averaging 6 yards per carry with five rushing touchdowns and two 100 yard rushing games. He’s averaging 105.5 yards per game rushing.
Strengths:
- Reads blocks quickly and gets up field
- Good contact balance
- Will drop his pads and isn’t shy about punishing defenders