C/O 25 Emerging Running Backs
With the 2022 season over, we’re looking at prospects at that were productive this season on the field. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2022 season over, we’re looking at prospects at that were productive this season on the field. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Connor Mccazzio- Springstead High
5’9 165lbs
Mccazzio was a big time player for a Springstead High team that went 9-2 in the regular season and a playoff berth. On the season he rushed for 1,152 yards, averaged over 7 yards per carry with 10 rushing touchdowns and six 100 yard rushing games. He also added nine catches for 84 yards and one touchdown through the air. He chipped in on the defensive side of the ball and had an interception.
Strengths:
- Patience and vision
- Power to run through tackles
- 3-down back
Josh Andrews- Alonso High
6’1 200lbs
Andrews was a big time back in the Hillsborough County area this season. As a full-time starter he rushed for 1,208 yards, averaged an outstanding 8 yards per carry; with 13 rushing touchdowns and six 100 yard rushing games. He averaged 121 yards rushing per game. He also chipped in with eight catches for 81 yards. Has a 3.0 GPA.
Strengths:
- Versatility (can play multiple positions)
- Contact balance and power
- Accelerates smoothly
Marcus Mitchell- Flagler Palm Coast High
5’8 200lbs
Mitchell first caught my eye in week 3 this season and went on to have an outstanding season for Flagler Palm Coast. He led the team with 1,025 yards rushing, averaged over 5.8 yards per carry with 12 rushing touchdowns and for 100 yard rushing games. He averaged 2.5 yards per game. He also had six receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown. Mitchell was selected a first team All-Area player. He gets it down in the classroom as well with a 3.4 GPA.
Strengths:
- Punishing runner
- Natural low center of gravity
- Runs with good forward lean
Michael Dempsey- Newsome High
6’0 205lbs
Dempsey was a solid back this season and one to watch in the future in the Tampa Bay area. The sophomore Prospect finished second on the team with 806 yards, average 5.1 yards per carry with eight touchdowns and four 100 yd rushing games. He also chipped in with four catches for 43 yards. He’s a sophomore prospect that is on the rise.
Strengths:
- Reads blocks quickly
- Runs with good leg drive and toughness
- Good short area quickness