Georgia 2024 Top 50: 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>Let's dive in and look at the top running backs for the 2024 class from the state of Georgia!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kameron-davis/">[player_tooltip player_id='137479' first='Kameron' last='Davis']</a></em></strong> <strong><em>(8th overall)</em></strong> <strong><em>- RB - Dougherty High School</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A smooth, loose athlete with very good speed,he is a weapon in space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Rare straight-line speed. Blur in the open field and a matchup nightmare because of his versatility and unique skills set. Natural playmaker. Goes from zero to 60 in a blink, with the sudden acceleration and lateral agility to produce running inside.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Davis is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Davis does a nice job with recognition as a pass protector and gives good effort.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jayden-scott/">[player_tooltip player_id='334936' first='Jayden' last='Scott']</a> (46th overall) - RB - Stockbridge High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An excellent blocker on the outside, Scott also adds value in the running game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Scott aggressively finishes runs and consistently falls forward in a crowd. His low pad level and a bit of wiggle keep him from absorbing big hits.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. Scott has solid hands and body control.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His vision is outstanding, and he has an innate understanding of when to go and when to sit back and wait for blocks to develop. He thrives as a one-cut back</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/micah-welch/">[player_tooltip player_id='325158' first='Micah' last='Welch']</a> (50th overall) - RB - Baldwin High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders - nice job following his blocks and working well in tight areas. Physical at the point of attack and keeps his feet moving</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He aggressively finishes runs and consistently falls forward in a crowd. His low pad level and a bit of wiggle keep him from absorbing big hits.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He has the ability to be a quality receiver out the backfield with soft hands, Welch shows a good feel for catching</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills. Welch has a compact build and a naturally low center of gravity, and he runs with excellent balance through traffic, allowing him to squeeze through for yardage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->