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Running Backs: Class of 2024

Running Backs: Class of 2024
Marcus Henry
Marcus Henry February 28, 2023 @ 11:59 PM
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Keyshawn Walls
Keyshawn Walls 6'0" | 215 lbs | RB | 2024
TX
Jeremy Payne
Jeremy Payne 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB | 2024
TX
Nathaniel Palmer
Nathaniel Palmer 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB | 2024
TX
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Texas has for decades been a hot bed on the recruiting trail for colleges looking for the missing piece in the backfield at running back. Running backs have to be able to move the chains, make big plays in the running game, block in pass protection and they are weapons in the passing game. Here are several backs in the Class of 2024 that fit that mold.

Nathaniel Palmer

Nathaniel Palmer

TX
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Nathaniel
Palmer RB
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
Decatur
|
TX
Running Backs: Class of 2024
Palmer is one of the most explosive running backs in the state of Texas, he is a dynamic...
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Jeremy Payne

Jeremy Payne

TX
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Jeremy
Payne RB
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Fort Bend Hightower
|
TX
Running Backs: Class of 2024
Payne is a home run hitter from the backfield, who can strike from any distance. He is shifty...
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Jeremy Payne

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School: Fort Bend Hightower
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Keyshawn Walls

Keyshawn Walls

TX
RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Keyshawn
Walls RB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Hooks
|
TX
Running Backs: Class of 2024
Walls is a powerful runner, with excellent cutback ability and he runs the football like his hair is...
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School: Hooks
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