West Virginia 2025 Top 25: Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The running back position is a multi-faceted position that requires the ability to have good body control and balance to carry the football effectively and having good consistent ball skills to be a factor in the passing game as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good quality running back has the patience to wait for the blocks to open up in front of them and allow the hole to open and accelerate through and make huge plays on the offensive side of the ball. The under rated ability for a running back to have as well is the ability to pass protect on passing situations, to step up and take on a blitzing linebacker and to be able to hold your ground is a key attribute for the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lets take a look at the top running backs for the 2025 class from the state of West Virginia!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='450988' first='Keegan' last='Sack'] 5-11 190 George Washington High School: Ranked 6th Overall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An explosive running back that has good awareness to make defenders miss in the open field and can make quick cuts quickly and effectively as well. He shows the versatility to split out and line up outside as a receiver and has good consistent ball skills to make key plays in open space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaylin Abercrombie 5-10 160 Spring Valley High School: Ranked 12th Overall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile explosive athlete that has good ball skills and speed to make key plays in the open space which he can separate from defenders. He shows the capability to be a consistent ball carrier and can get the extra tough yards when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> [player_tooltip player_id='487104' first='D'edrick' last='Graves'] 5-11 205 Huntington High School: Ranked 17th Overall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong physical running back that has good awareness to make key cuts and if needed he can lower his shoulder to gain extra yards when needed. He has good consistent ball skills when asked to go out for a pass and can make the tough catch when in heavy coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->