NE 2022 11-Man Rushing Yards Leaders

We highlighted the leaders in passing yards yesterday, so now we're moving on to the top rushing yards leaders. We had two RBs pass the 2,000-yard mark and several other players that crossed 1,000 rushing yards.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>   1. [player_tooltip player_id='217059' first='Carlos' last='Collazo'] | 2023 | Aurora | 5'9" 200 lbs   Stats: 192 carries, 2,044 rushing yards, 32 rushing touchdowns, 204.4 ypg.   - Workhorse back that uses his power running to wear down defense and explosiveness to hit the home run play.   - Great vision and change of direction.   - He plays with good pad level and a low center of gravity, making him very tough to tackle.   - Broke several school records this year and leaves Aurora as one of the more decorated players in school history.    2. [player_tooltip player_id='516214' first='Trent' last='McCain'] | 2024 | Ord   Stats: 299 carries, 2,011 rushing yards, 24 rushing touchdowns, 167.6 ypg.   - Haven't been able to find tape on Trent yet, but he stepped up nicely in the Ord offense.   - Lots of injuries around him, and he (and Ord) never flinched.   3. [player_tooltip player_id='245849' first='Sebastien' last='Boyle'] | 2024 | Scottsbluff | 6'0" 210 lbs   Stats: 237 carries, 1,926 rushing yards, 26 rushing touchdowns, 160.5 ypg.   - He emerged as one of the top backs in Class B last year, and this year, he might've claimed the top spot.   - Big, strong, physical back that can plow through defenders and absorb hits.   - Moves very fluidly for being a big back. He sees and follows his blocks very well before exploding through his running lane.    4. [player_tooltip player_id='245896' first='Keenan' last='Valverde'] | 2024 | Pierce | 5'7" 155 lbs   Stats: 146 carries, 1,900 rushing yards, 27 rushing touchdowns, 146.2 ypg.   - Keenan made a huge jump from his sophomore to junior year as the full-time starter. 288 rushing yards to 1,900!   - Valverde is a unique runner with the twitch and shiftiness of a smaller back, but he also runs tough in between the tackles.   - Keenan is just a very smooth back that seems to glide when he runs.   - A 2-time state champion in only his junior year.    5. [player_tooltip player_id='227551' first='Nick' last='Colvert'] | 2023 | Bennington | 5'8" 160 lbs   Stats: 234 carries, 1,751 rushing yards, 25 rushing touchdowns, 134.6 ypg.   - Key offensive player on two undefeated state championship teams.   - Insane twitch and field vision!   - Great all-purpose back. He had 20 receptions for 244 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. Lined up in the slot as well.   - Smart, hard-working football player that can make guys miss our use his strength to fall forward.    6. [player_tooltip player_id='227072' first='Cal' last='Newell'] | 2023 | Lincoln Southwest | 6'0" 200 lbs   Stats: 251 carries, 1,568 rushing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns, 142.5 ypg.   - Big-bodied back with overlooked burst and speed when he hits the second level.   - Usually, you can expect Cal to drop the shoulder and drive through a tackle attempt, but don't sleep on how slick he can be on the field.   - Underrated receiving back as well. Get the ball in his hands in space, and he can work some magic.    7. [player_tooltip player_id='227549' first='Te'Shaun' last='Porter'] | 2023 | Omaha North | Northwest Missouri State Commit   Stats: 185 carries, 1,532 rushing yards, 22 rushing touchdowns, 153.2 ypg.   - The Bearcats are getting a monster in [player_tooltip player_id='227549' first='Te'Shaun' last='Porter'].   - Porter is a bruising back that can run through defenders, break tackles, and grind away at a defense in between the tackles.   - A bruiser, but he has lots of elusiveness to his game. He sees the field very well and has a nice bag of moves to evade tackles.   - Nose for the end zone and is almost automatic near the goal line.    8. [player_tooltip player_id='239974' first='Karter' last='Kerkman'] | 2023 | Norfolk Catholic | 6'1" 195 lbs   Stats: 151 carries, 1,518 rushing yards, 27 rushing touchdowns.   - This guy is a beast   - He's a very physical player that plays with a tough edge. Mean stiff arm.   - Patient runner that allows his blocks to play out and then accelerates in a flash.   - Fresh off a Class C2 state championship win.    9. [player_tooltip player_id='227026' first='Cole' last='Ballard'] | 2023 | Elkhorn South | 6'0" 190 lbs   Stats: 158 carries, 1,491 rushing yards, 32 rushing touchdowns, 135.4 ypg.   - All-around BALLER!   - Cole will leave Elkhorn South as one of the most prolific runners in school history. 3-year varsity starter.   - Very good vision with elite balance to stay upright.   - Ballard has very quick feet that can cut and shift on a dime.   - Great receiving back out of the backfield!    10. [player_tooltip player_id='400057' first='Quentin' last='Morris'] | 2023 | Centura | 5'9" 170 lbs   Stats: 195 carries, 1,413 rushing yards, 18 rushing touchdowns, 157 ypg.   - Good mix of powerful, angry running with speed and shiftiness.   - Quentin does a great job pumping his legs and maintaining his balance through contact. Very hard to bring him down.   - He is patient coming off the tackle before hitting the next gear and breaking away or planting his foot and cutting back the other way.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>   Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.

We highlighted the leaders in passing yards yesterday, so now we're moving on to the top rushing yards leaders. We had two RBs pass the 2,000-yard mark and several other players that crossed 1,000 rushing yards.