Who’s Next? Michigan Sophomore Running Backs to Watch For
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Today, we’re looking at some of the top running backs the state of Michigan has to offer in the 2025 class. These young men were significant contributors at the varsity level and displayed a wide array of talents on the…
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Continue ReadingToday, we’re looking at some of the top running backs the state of Michigan has to offer in the 2025 class. These young men were significant contributors at the varsity level and displayed a wide array of talents on the field. Their skill sets may differ, but they all have one thing in common: talent. Some project at the division one level, while others project at the lower levels of college football. Regardless of where they land, they should be quite fun to watch over the next two years.
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Kayden Forbes Kayden Forbes 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB West Ottawa | 2025 State MI , 5’8″ 180, West Ottawa
- A slow creeper through the hole, awaiting his blocks to set up.
- Has enough speed to take long downfield runs to paydirt.
- Tough as nails at the point of attack.
- Phenomenal footwork through the hole.
AJ Hill, 5’10” 175, Davison
- Slippery as he navigates his way through traffic.
- Muscles right past arm tackle attempts.
- Shows great contact balance in space.
- Is a sure-handed receiving threat who can provide explosive plays out of the backfield.
Sam Rucker, 5’9″ 170, Niles
- Has an excellent combination of elusiveness and brawn.
- Turbos turn on when blocks become defined.
- Can create a spark as both a kick and punt returner.
- Takes pride in blocking and looks to punish his opponents.
Vegas Seay Vegas Seay 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB Brother Rice | 2025 State MI , 5’9″ 175, Brother Rice
- Knows when to bounce a run to the perimeter if a c gap defender gets nosey.
- Runs awfully hard behind his shoulder pads.
- Willing to put his body on the line to pick-up extra yards.
- Has terrific vision and can easily spot open cutback lanes.
Ronny Johnson, 5’10” 165, Milan
- Accounted for 1,085 yards rushing and 12 total touchdowns in 2022.
- Has great build-up speed once he gets going.
- Base is extremely powerful and causes tacklers to bounce off of him.
- His change of direction paired with his acceleration are quite lethal.
Jace Clarizio, 5’10” 175, East Lansing
- A north and south runner that plays with an attitude.
- Has a nasty spin move in his back pocket ready to roll.
- Shifty in space with exceptional burst.
- Change of direction is buttery smooth.
Abram Larner, 5’11” 165, DeWitt
- A viable receiving threat who can get his work done out of the slot.
- Has a ton of production on off-tackle runs.
- Spots a seam, sticks his foot in the ground, and gets vertical.
- Fluid through contact and keeps on his way.