Who are the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. A short analysis of each recruit’s highlight film will be included. Casious Johnson 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 Massachusetts. A short analysis of each recruit’s highlight film will be included.
Casious Johnson Casious Johnson 6’0″ | 210 lbs | RB Plymouth South | 2024 New E He is ranked as the #1 running back in Massachusetts and also the #1 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Plymouth South H.S. in Massachusetts.
Speed, vision, agility, and toughness are key traits for RB’s and Johnson skill set checks out in all of these categories. Has good hands and will quickly turn for the yards after the catch. A large back that can run inside or outside with extreme power and strength. He can be seen fighting for extra yards after each rep. Has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield with great success which is important in any offensive scheme.
He holds an offer from in state Umass. Boston College has also taken interest and he should see his summer camp invite list expand as we close into the spring evaluation period.
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Quinn Carver Quinn Carver 6’0″ | 175 lbs | RB Dexter Southfield | 2024 State New E He is ranked as the #2 running back in Massachusetts and also the #3 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Dexter Southfield in Massachusetts.
He has a good burst out of the backfield. Shows very good patience to follow his blocks out on the perimeter and hit the running lanes that open. He is a shifty back with extreme quickness. Excellent burst when running inside ISO. He appears confident in his running abilities and plays fast and consistent. Has play making ability.
He should see his recruitment interest increase during the April/Spring Evaluation perdiod and into summer camp season.
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Darnell Pierre Darnell Pierre 5’9″ | 185 lbs | RB Brooks | 2024 State New E He is ranked as the #3 running back in Massachusetts and also the #4 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Brooks School in Massachusetts.
Very good outside runner. He is a juke me here juke me there runner without stopping. Fluid movement patterns are visible with loose hips, elusiveness and foot quickness. Shows good initial burst. Field vision is of high caliber and he can hit the open running lanes quickly with shoulders square. He surely has toughness and nastiness in his game.
He has attended Div 1 summer camps prior to the 2022 season and has earned interest from doing so. I project he will have an increase of college interest during April/Spring evaluation period and into 2023 summer camp season.
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Matt Childs Matt Childs 6’0″ | 205 lbs | RB Milton Academy | 2024 State New E He is ranked as the #4 running back in Massachusetts and also the #5 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Brooks School in Massachusetts.
He is a power back that uses a strong stiff arm. He follows his blockers with patience and knows when to cut off the block and accelerate upfield. Has superior strength to run through 1st level defenders. Has good vision to see and react to running lanes. He can twist and turn efficiently to make defenders miss in open field with good balance and body control.
Div 1 Cornell has offered and he has multiple additional Ivy League schools taking interest after a excellent junior season. He will see his college interest increase during the April/Spring evaluation period.
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Nate Austin-Johnson He is ranked as the #5 running back in Massachusetts and also the #7 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Brooks School in Massachusetts.
He looks to finish the runs with punishment to the defender. Has a very good initial burst. Has secure hands and can be a threat out of the backfield. His body frame is low centered while running interior. Has patience when following his blocks. Has the ability to cut off his blocks and find additional open running lanes fo additional yardage. Has good game speed and his overall athleticism shines brightly.
He is a lacrosse recruit and is currently committed to Rutgers.