2024 Running Back Breakdowns

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The running backs are talented players who displayed their talents running inside the tackles for tough yards. They displayed their speed while accelerating past defenders in the open field for big yardage. A few of the running backs are used as options on pass plays. The review covers the top 5 running backs in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='653918' first='Josiah' last='McLaurin'] - 6'0" 175 (No. 1 RB, No. 16 Overall), Clinton HS</strong>. Josiah followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field for big yardage. He finished the season with 103 carries for 903 yards and 18 TDs. Josiah finished the season with 33 receptions for 490 yards and 4 TDs. He finished the season with 1,393 All-Purpose yards and 22 TDs. He does not go down after initial contact is made. Josiah has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Jones - 5'11" 175 (No. 2 RB, No. 54 Overall), Rolesville HS</strong>. Isaiah is a durable runner who runs inside to gain yardage. He displayed explosiveness once he finds an opening to gain yards. He displayed good vision and balance while looking on the inside runs. Isaiah finished the season with 154 carries for 1,122 yards and 11 TDs. He has received a Power5 offer, more are expected to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='121179' first='Anthony' last='Quinn Jr.'] - 6'1" 190 (No. 3 RB, No. 75 Overall), Seventy-First HS</strong>. Anthony followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed durability to run inside for tough yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field for big yardage. He displayed good balance while running inside and does not go down after initial contact is made. Anthony finished the season with 2,450 yards and 29 TDs. He finished the season with 14 receptions for 122 yards and 2 TDs. He finished the season with 2,572 All-Purpose yards and 31 TDs. Anthony's participation in Summer Prospect Camps is expected to generate some offers for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='145671' first='Jake' last='Simmons'] - 5'11" 205 (No. 4 RB, No. 78 Overall), North Surry HS</strong>. Jake followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field for big yardage. He finished the season with 1,034 All-Purpose yards and 12 TDs. Jake's participation in Summer Prospect Camps is expected to generate some offers for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='369976' first='Tyler' last='Mason'] - 6'0" 190 (No. 5 RB, No. 91 Overall), Mount Airy HS</strong>. Tyler followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field for big yardage. He displayed good balance while running inside and does not go down after initial contact is made. Tyler finished the season with 173 carries for 2,309 yards and 49 TDs. Tyler has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->