6 2024 Running backs to keep your eyes on
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Take a look at some of the states top balls carriers entering their senior seasons in 2023. We cover the entire state and all classes on this list. Latrael Snyder HEIGHT 5'10" POS RB CLASS 2024 Latrael Snyder School: Fairfield…
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Latrael Snyder
Latrael Snyder
Really impressive fullback for the Mules who will have to learn to play with his hand OFF the ground when he gets to the next level. Does a great job of running north and south and is definitely not afraid to stick his nose in between the tackles. Because of the style of offense he plays in, he is asked to block a lot on the edge and he does a more than adequate job of handling DEs and OLBs. He rushed for close to 500 yards and scored 9 touchdowns in 2022 and I would look for a marked improvement on both of those numbers in 2023. Will take a little time to refine his skills as an actual running back and not just a fullback but he could be a real asset once he handles that transition. His Twitter handle is @LatraelJr
A big time player for the returning state champion Panthers out of Lena Winslow, Gage is another “pound the tackle” fullback who excels at running over tacklers in the middle of the field, but he still has the speed to run away from defenders once he reaches the second level. There isn’t much dancing in his game as a ball carrier as he truly hits the hole like a rocket. He also has a real nose for the endzone as shown by his 28 touchdowns in 2022. He has drawn some major FCS interest and could end up staying at fullback at the next level because of his size and the schools recruiting him (NDSU, SDSU) Look for a big season from Gage as he hopes to help the Panthers to a 3-peat in 2023. His Twitter handle is @DunkerGage
Wellington is a TRUE Fullback prospect from Taft High School. His film might not impressive to the non-football eye, but when you sit and watch it as a coach it really pops. A 210 pound thumper, he will go kick out a defensive end on power, mash a linebacker in the middle or sneakily slide out of the backfield to catch a play action pass downfield. A 4.0 GPA student athlete, he does a great job of knowing his role on the field and excelling at it when his time comes. His Twitter handle is @WellingtonJara3
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Keshawn Hunt
Keshawn Hunt
Power power power is the best way to describe this players film. A two-way standout for the Braves, Keshawn is another “hand in the dirt” fullback who has the speed and shiftiness to be a tailback at the next level. While he does a great job of impact blocking as well as having the vision to get into the second level as a ball carrier, his best position might be linebacker. He plays defensively like he was shot out of a cannon and handles the edge better than most. I would look for marked improvements on his 2022 stats which included over 1000 yards rushing, 18 touchdowns and 16 tackles for loss. Big things are on the horizon for Keshawn. His Twitter handle is @KeshawnHunt3
Supreme Muhammad
Supreme Muhammad
Bucking the power back trend of the previous players, Supreme is speed personified at the tailback position. He has the burst and vision to get around the corner and not be touched until he reaches the endzone. Even when he does get the ball on his interior runs, he still has the ability to slash through the second level on his way to the outside. He has the skill set to definitely help out a school at the next level on the field and on the track as well. Look for a big season from Supreme as he tries to lead the Indians back to the IHSA post season for the second year in a row. His Twitter handle is @supeme32
Solid running back prospect for Glenbard South, this balanced player does a good job of running between the tackles as well as having enough speed to get the corner on the defense. A great student athlete (3.9 GPA) he also excels on the track team and with a good spring he has a chance to compete for more carries this fall on the gridiron for the Raiders. Look for a very active summer from Carter as he attends showcases and camps and a big jump on the field his senior season. His Twitter handle is @CarterLondonRB