Who are the Connecticut C/O 24″ Top-Ranked Running Backs?
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In this report, I will identify and review the 2022 season highlight film of each of the top class of 2024 ranked running backs in Connecticut. A short analysis of each recruit’s highlight film will be included. Bryce Davis New…
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Continue ReadingIn this report, I will identify and review the 2022 season highlight film of each of the top class of 2024 ranked running backs in Connecticut. A short analysis of each recruit’s highlight film will be included.
Bryce Davis Bryce Davis 6’0″ | 190 lbs | RB Brunswick School | 2024 State New E He is ranked as the #1 running back in Connecticut and also the #2 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Brunswick School H.S. in Connecticut.
A very smooth and effective running back who can turn any corner with his speed. He is a very patient and confident runner who lets the play develop with his blockers in front, then uses his quickness to get into the running lanes. Speed pops on film with the ability to accelerate away from defenders. He can make 1st level defenders miss with his quickness and ability to plant and explode opposite direction. He can be a reliable threat out of the backfield with his secure hands.
He currently holds an offer from Univ of North Carolina Charlotte. He will see additional college interest during the upcoming April evaluation period.
George Vomvolakis George Vomvolakis 5’9″ | 190 lbs | RB Greenwich | 2024 State New E He is ranked as the #2 running back in Connecticut and also the #10 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Greenwich H.S.. in Connecticut.
He gets upfield quickly. He has many plays showing him running iso and being untouched to the end zone. His pre-snap field awareness allows him to react to blitzing defenders and make the defender miss with an effective jump cut and explosive burst upfield. Has solid hands coming out of the backfield. He has playmaking abilities and will make something out of nothing. Home run threat each time he touches the ball.
He is getting major jr day invites from IVY League schools. He will see a slew of coaches checking in on him in spring. His recruitment interest will become more clear during the April/Spring evaluation period.
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Naeem Shawn Mills Jr. Naeem Shawn Mills Jr. 6’0″ | 215 lbs | RB Cheshire Academy | 2025 State New E He is ranked as the #3 running back in Connecticut and also the #13 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Hamden Hall in Connecticut.
He surely knows how to finish runs. He is a physical runner that once he gets daylight, he accelerates into a second gear and pulls away from defenders. He has good balance and body control seen in his skill set. He doesn’t go down on first contact. Knows how to find the running lanes. He is a tough runner who will twist, turn and fight for those extra few yards. Has good field vision and reacts quickly to open running lanes. Has effective and productive linebacker skill set in addition to his RB skills.
His film shows he has the talent to play on either side of the ball at the next level. His recruitment interest is projected to increase during the April/spring evaluation period and through the summer camp season.
Amadeus Betancourt Amadeus Betancourt 6’1″ | 190 lbs | RB Jonathan Law | 2024 State New E He is ranked as the #4 running back in Connecticut and also the #17 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Jonathan Law H.S. in Connecticut
He has a nose for the endzone inside the redzone on short yardage situations. His determination in his 1st clip of his film defines extreme power in lower body that allows him to carry the pile. He runs downhill with square shoulders through 1st level defenders. Can be a threat in the passing game coming from the backfield. Seen as a very productive short yardage back who is determined to get in the end zone.
His size can’t be ignored and he will see his college interest begin to pick up moving forward and through the 2023 college summer camp season.
Jason Champagne Jason Champagne 5’11” | 195 lbs | RB Masuk | 2024 State New E He is ranked as the #5 running back in Connecticut and also the #23 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Masuk H.S. in Connecticut
His speed pops with his ability to pull away from defenders in open field. A very effective and productive outside runner who can get the corner and hit the running lanes quickly. He displays no hesitation when running iso. Has a few impressive clips of his initial burst being so effective that he goes untouched through 1st and 2nd level defenders, all the way to the end zone. Productive in the passing game catching screens for big gains. Knows how to finish runs.
His recruiting interest should pick up moving forward and through the 2023 summer college camp season.