2024 Running Backs That Will Have College Interest Pickup…
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In this report we preview 5 running backs that will see college interest begin or increase this spring and summer camp season. These recruits had outstanding 2022 seasons and after reviewing their film, all are very worthy of knowing and…
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Continue ReadingIn this report we preview 5 running backs that will see college interest begin or increase this spring and summer camp season. These recruits had outstanding 2022 seasons and after reviewing their film, all are very worthy of knowing and will be college names in the future.
Tajardo France Tajardo France 5’11” | 170 lbs | ATH Barnstable H.S. | 2024 State New E He is a gifted 5’11” athlete who can play both running back and slot wide receiver from Barnstable High School in Cape Cod, Ma. I saw him play in a live game setting last season and he caught my attention after 1st quarter of play. Has very good athletic skill set with reliable hands. He maintains good body control with balance and he can make the difficult back shoulder catches. Has a nice size lean muscular athletic frame. Smooth runner who can get up field quickly while making defenders miss.
Gabe Rodriguez Gabe Rodriguez 6’0″ | 200 lbs | RB Quincy H.S. | 2024 State New E He is a running back I was alerted to at the end of the 2022 season. Rodriguez attends Quincy High School in Massachusetts. I see power in his lower body and he uses it well as a downhill runner. He can get the tough yards in short yardage situations. He is a little tight in the hips and runs through defenders and not around defenders. With some off-season focus work on flexibility in the lower body & hips, he will have high potential to be recruited. Has the frame to take on hits. Seen as a durable runner.
Tyson Thomas Tyson Thomas 5’11” | 165 lbs | RB Dexter southfield | 2025 State New E He is a 5’9″ running back who attends Grafton High School in Grafton, Ma. He will fight the height concern but his overall speed combined with quickness, can’t be ignored and will keep him on recruiting boards of many colleges. The first clip in hios 2022 season film shows his 2nd gear ability to pull away from defenders in open field. Then you fill in his ability to see running lanes open and plant his foot to change direction into the running lane is another trait he brings in his skill set. He has fast twitch quickness that is visible when carrying the ball. Appears to be a home run threat each time he carries the ball.rn
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Naeem Shawn Mills Jr. Naeem Shawn Mills Jr. 6’0″ | 215 lbs | RB Cheshire Academy | 2025 State New E is 6’0″ 190lbs running back who attends Hamden High School in Connecticut. Can be a running back or slot back who can run the outside perimeter and also be a threat in the passing game. He fights hard through first contact and doesn’t go down easy. I love how he breaks tackles and still gives effort to get additional yardage. He runs the 100 meter in 11.1 seconds indicating his speed is at a higher level. He is willing and able to block out of the backfield. Has good instincts when running the ball. He can see and get to running lanes outside when running lanes inside are clogged.
Bryce Davis Bryce Davis 6’0″ | 190 lbs | RB Brunswick School | 2024 State New E is 6’0″ 180lbs positioned as a running back. He attends Brunswick high School in Connecticut. He made a big splash this season totalling 1202 rushing yards, 1614 all purpose yards and 17 rushing td’s that lead him to a total of 18 total touchdowns in the season. He has patience when he runs the perimeter allowing his blockers to get in front and open the running lanes. He is a tough runner, who runs between the tackles, beats defenders w/ speed & quickness and his ability to catch out of the backfield. He takes care of the football and had “0” fumbles during the season. His numbers really dont lie. A smooth runner who can pull away from defenders in open field.