2024 Running Backs You Need to Know About

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 class features some talented offensive skill players. I wanted to highlight five running backs whose tape should be garnering more attention. Whether as a pass catcher or running in between the tackles, look for these prospects to contribute to an offense at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275571"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='275571' first='Dayvion' last='Harris'] shows good size as the starting running back for Marshfield High School. Dayvion has been invited to a camp at Nichols State. Keep an eye out for Dayvion to receive more regional attention as the year progresses.rnrnDayvion's vision shows pressing the line of scrimmage before attacking his chosen point of entry in inside zone runs. Long speed shows splitting defensive backs in the open field after hitting the second level on inside runs. Dayvion's balance and quick feet allow him to redirect and create behind the line of scrimmage when he is forced to go off script.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["185374"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Micah Barnett holds an offer from the University of Central Missouri. He visited Kansas State last year and was at Augustana's junior day last month. Look for at least one more regional offer to come out of Micah's travels this spring.rnrnMicah's patience and instincts show getting behind pullers to utilize leverage in power run schemes. Micah's strength and toughness gets highlighted near the goalline with his willingness to drop a shoulder and get the tough yards in the trenches. 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