Class 2A All-State RBs: More Talented Juniors At The Top
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The junior class is strong throughout the state of Iowa, and that includes in Class 2A at the running back position. Braden McShane is the latest from New Hampton to shine, leading the way in rushing yards and finishing tied…
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Continue ReadingThe junior class is strong throughout the state of Iowa, and that includes in Class 2A at the running back position.
Braden McShane is the latest from New Hampton to shine, leading the way in rushing yards and finishing tied for first – with a quarterback, Zach Lutmer Zach Lutmer 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Central Lyon/George-Little Rock | 2023 State IA – for most rushing scores.
But McShane is not the only standout.
First Team – Braden McShane – New Hampton – Junior
WIth over 1,700 yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, Braden McShane was a sight to behold each and every Friday night this past fall. He did it all for New Hampton, averaging almost seven yards per carry along the way.
The Chickasaws rode McShane into the playoffs, coming up short in a thrilling contest with Waukon. He also had 13 receptions for 138 yards and a score, while accounting for 38.5 tackles with two sacks, four fumble recoveries and three interceptions on defense.
Second Team – Tadyn Brown Tadyn Brown 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Clarinda | 2023 IA – Clarinda – Senior
Not wanting to let the young pups get all the attention, senior Tadyn Brown Tadyn Brown 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Clarinda | 2023 IA from Clarinda went out with a bang. He ran for 1,405 yards and found the end zone 20 times on the ground, putting out there an average of nine yards per carry.
Brown also was a factor on defense, returning a fumble 90 yards for a score while picking off three passes. He returned two of the three kickoff attempts he had for scores, while averaging 15 yards per punt return.
Third Team – Graham Eben Graham Eben 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Central Lyon Rock Rapids | 2024 State IA – Central Lyon/George-Little Rock – Junior
It will be interesting to see what Graham Eben Graham Eben 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Central Lyon Rock Rapids | 2024 State IA does next year as the focal point to the offense for Central Lyon/George-Little Rock. Running alongside Zach Lutmer Zach Lutmer 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Central Lyon/George-Little Rock | 2023 State IA this past fall, he racked up 19 rushing scores and over 1,300 yards.
Eben had 10 receptions for 159 yards in the pass game, made 28.5 tackles on defense and picked off four passes. On special teams, he had two punt returns for touchdowns, averaging 16 yards per return.
Honorable Mention
Riley Fouts Riley Fouts 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Red Oak | 2023 IA of Red Oak scored 18 touchdowns and averaged eight yards per carry, while sophomore Titan Schmitt came into his own at Clear Lake with almost 1,000 yards and 17 scores. Dubuque Wahlert’s Ryan Brosius Ryan Brosius 5'9" | 155 lbs | RB Wahlert Catholic | 2023 IA , Mid-Prairie’s Braden Hartley Braden Hartley 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB Mid-Prairie Wellman | 2023 IA and Ben Gonzalez Ben Gonzalez 5'7" | 170 lbs | RB West Marshall | 2025 State IA of West Marshall were also strong producers.