WV Top AAA Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The AAA level in West Virginia boasts some top-flight running backs heading into the 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["450988"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A rising junior, [player_tooltip player_id='450988' first='Keegan' last='Sack'] may very well be the most talented and explosive running back in WV going into the 2023 season. At 5'11u0022, 190 pounds, Sack has excellent size with the ability to add to his athletic frame. Sack boasts excellent speed and quickness with a 4.56 40 time and 4.0 shuttle time. He produced well over 1000 yards from scrimmage in 2022 as a sophomore, primarily as a receiver.rnrnSack demonstrates rare field vision and can make sudden cutbacks when he sees a lane. He is patient in finding a hole and puts his foot in the ground and gets north and south immediately when he sees a seam. He is elusive and difficult to bring down and thrives as a north-south runner. Sack has breakaway speed once he hits the second level and has a nose for the end zone.rnrnKeegan is also a tremendous receiver. He is an excellent route runner and has terrific hands. Sack is very sudden out of his breaks and demonstrates exceptional ball skills. He is also a standout as a cornerback on the Defensive side of the ball and is a dangerous kick returner.rnrn[player_tooltip player_id='450988' first='Keegan' last='Sack'] has tremendous upside and potential and will likely be a household name this fall. 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At 6'2u0022, 210 pounds, Jones has excellent size and has plenty of room to pack on additional weight. Jones has excellent speed (4.69 40) and quickness (4.24 shuttle).rnrnJones is a true north-south runner. Perhaps his greatest asset as a runner is his physicality. Jones typically initiates contact and finishes his runs as well as any back in the state. He is an aggressive and powerful runner that wastes little time in hitting holes and getting to the second level. Once there, Jones is extremely difficult to tackle and runs through arm tackles. He rarely is brought down by one defender. 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He finishes his runs strongly and punishes defenders.rnrn[player_tooltip player_id='370255' first='Gage' last='Wright'] will most likely have the opportunity to play on the next level on either offense or defense.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["370282"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":715080,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='370282' first='Ian' last='Cline'] is a rising Senior at Greenbrier East High School (WV). At 5'9', 197 pounds, Cline has a low center of gravity and is a powerful runner with excellent balance. 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