2023 Top Returning RB’s from 4M District 7
In this series I’m doing a returning prospect analysis for each position from every Classification/District/Region in Florida. Doing these analysis allows me to spotlight a ton of players. There are a lot of young talented prospects and several sleeper prospects…
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Continue ReadingIn this series I’m doing a returning prospect analysis for each position from every Classification/District/Region in Florida. Doing these analysis allows me to spotlight a ton of players. There are a lot of young talented prospects and several sleeper prospects that could start getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level. No other prep site brings you more prospects for all levels of college to check out than Prep Redzone Florida!
Waltez Clark- Plant High c/o 25
6’2 195lbs
Clark is one of the best Rising Junior running backs in the state. He really took off this season and was outstanding for Tampa powerhouse Plant High. Clark was electric with the ball in his hands this season rushing for 863 yards on only 87 carries! He averaged 9.9 yards per carry with 18 rushing touchdowns! He’s also outstanding out of the backfield and finished with 27 catches for 512 yd and 4 touchdowns. His stock has risen immensely this season picking up D1 offers USF, Western Michigan, UCF, Boston College, and Oregon State.
Strengths:
- 3-Down back
- Very good speed with a second gear in the open field
- Instincts and vision
Devin Blunt- Strawberry Crest High c/o 24
5’9 160lbs
Blunt was a major bright spot offensively for Strawberry Crest. Blunt finished third in the district this season with 675 yards, averaging 6.6 yards per carry with three rushing touchdowns and three 100 yard rushing games. He also helped out on the defensive side of the ball with 42 tackles, three tackles for loss, one int and two fumble recoveries. Blunt is an outstanding student with a 4.9 GPA!
Strengths:
- Good short area burst
- Hits the hole quickly
- Flashes the ability to make defenders miss in tight spaces
Jaden McCants- Plant City High c/o 24
5’10 180lbs
McCants played really well for a Plant City team that had its struggles this season. He finished third in the district with 483 yards rushing, averaging 4.8 yards per carry with four rushing touchdowns and two 100 yard rushing games. He gets it done in the classroom as well with a 3.6 GPA! I expect McCants production to make a significant jump next season.
Strengths:
- Displays physicality to finish his runs
- Has acceleration to hit the crease for long runs
- Vision to spot cutback lanes
Josh Andrews- Alonso High c/o 25
6’0 200lbs
Andrews was a stock riser prospect in Hillsborough County in 2022. This season he led the District rushing for 1,208 yards, while averaging 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 8 catches for 81 yards. Has a 3.0 GPA.
Strengths:
- Versatile playmaker
- Contact balance and power
- Accelerates smoothly