Top 5 2023 RB’s to watch: Round 1 of playoffs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Round 1 of the LHSAA playoffs has many different storylines. But one of the biggest storylines is the deep running back class of 2023. Many of the backs in 2023 class are key offensive players for their teams which means they have to play well. here is a list of the Top 5 running backs who can have the biggest impact off their round 1 playoff matchup . </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["138470"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eMcKneely is an electric running back who has the stature of an all purpose back  who can take  a run for the distance at any moment. WIth the ball in his hands McKneely showcases as a  tough running back to tackle, with the ability to make multiple people miss in close spaces. At the moment McKneely has multiple group of 5 offers and plenty of interest from power 5 schools. This week Mckneely faces a tough Covington defense but he has the athletic skill set to break off big runs against any defense. u003c/spanu003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["275587"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWhite is a running back who appears to have track speed that translates to the football field. There are multiple occasions where White simply outruns angles. On the perimeter White can make people miss and is a mismatch in one on one situations. White is one of the fastest running backs in the state this year and he has the quality of speed which cant be taught. White currently holds offers from Arkansas State, Tulane and Mississippi State. This week White faces Dutchtown which should be a matchup that will allow White to showcase his skillset. u003c/spanu003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["138469"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Barnes is a Nebrsaka commit who is a  compact running back that showcases as a tough tackle for defenders. Kency's low center of gravity gives defenders a limited amount of surface to tackle and increases his opportunity to break a tackle. Barnes has lateral agility to his game which keeps defenders guessing on where he is going.. This week Barnes faces off against New Orlans rival George Washington Carver and if Booker T. Washington wants to win Barnes is going to have to make a significant impact. u003c/spanu003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["138282"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eLambert holds offers from i state schools (Louisiana-Lafayette, Tulane) but is committed to Texas State . Lambert is a linear runner who has a smooth stride to outrun defenders. Lambert also showcases as a back that can run with power to be an effective runner in between the tackles. Lambert has a great frame that can easily add weight to and he can become a true bell cow back on the next level. Lambert faces off against Woodlawn Baton Rouge which should be a high scoring game so look for Lambert to be heavily involved in the game plan. u003c/spanu003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["361378"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eSamuel is a thickly built back who runs with good balance. Samuel is a running akc that runs with suddenness and can make defenders miss using a hurdle or  jump cut. Samuel also runs with god power making him a prototype back to run in between the tickles. Samuel faces off against West Ouachita which is an evenly ranked opponent and Samuel is going to have to play well for his team to advance. u003c/spanu003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit"} /-->