Who are Class of 2025 Top Ranked Running Backs In Connecticut?
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New updated rankings for the class of 2025 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly ranked top class…
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Continue ReadingNew updated rankings for the class of 2025 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly ranked top class of 2025 ranked running backs who are balling in Connecticut.
Demitrias Fletcher Demitrias Fletcher 5’11” | 205 lbs | RB New London | 2025 State New E He is ranked as the #1 class of 2025 running back in Connecticut and the #2 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends St. Thomas Moore in Connecticut.
He has excellent balance and body control and can be a effective running back who can turn the corner on the perimeter with his next level speed. A well versed running back who is slippery when releasing from the backfield and can be a threat in the passing game along with his running back skills. He is a determined runner who will fight, twist, and turn to get the tough yards. Doesn’t go down easily and can fight off pressure and break tackles. Has the home-run hitting stride and acceleration to turn 1st downs into touchdowns.
He is a highly projected Div 1 recruit who is without an offer at the time of this report. With the April/Spring evaluation period beginning April 15th, one can expect him to have a slew of college coaches checking in on this young rising athlete. His time should come soon to get his first offer…
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He is ranked as the #2 class of 2025 running back in Connecticut and the #5 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Loomis Chaffee in Connecticut.
His speed and quickness stand out on film. He is a solid blocker out of the backfield and maintains his blocks as needed. He can plant and break opposite direction instantly with his lateral skill quickness. Has high level athleticism seen in his skills. A young player who can become even more dynamic as he continues to develop. Appears to have compatible Div 1 speed for a RB.
Darity is a recruit who should see some interest spark during the upcoming NCAA April/Spring evaluation period. This is when coaches hit the road to visit prospects at their respected schools.
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Gavin Walker Gavin Walker 5’10” | 160 lbs | ATH Masuk | 2025 State New E He is ranked as the #3 class of 2025 running back in Connecticut and the #10 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Masuk High School in Connecticut.
He has superb vision and can see the cutback running lanes open and hit them quickly. He is a dynamic running back with good balance and body control. He has a low center of gravity and gets his shoulders square at the line of scrimmage when running between the tackles. He is physical and will put his shoulder pads into any defender in order to finish the run and get the tough yards. Has very good speed and quickness in his skill set.
His 2022 season performance should spark college interest leading into the April/Spring evaluation period.
Cameron Coard Cameron Coard 5’10” | 170 lbs | RB Stamford | 2025 State New E He is ranked as the #4 class of 2025 running back in Connecticut and the #12 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Stamford High School in Connecticut.
His film shows him taking handoffs for outside runs and using his elite vision to see opening running lanes inside the tackles and then cut into those lanes for success. He is a smooth runner that has excellent lean to finish the runs. He has secure hands and can be used releasing from the backfield for screens with high success. Displays excellent speed that is compatible to Div 1-2 speed. Has an effective jump cut and can make defenders miss.
His should see his college interest heighten into the upcoming April/Spring evaluation period.
Austin Tucker Austin Tucker 5’8″ | 190 lbs | RB The Taft School | 2025 State New E He is ranked as the #5 class of 2025 running back in Connecticut and the #19 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends The Taft School in Connecticut.
His film shows he has very good balance with power in his lower body. He has the strength to carry the pile and will not go down on first contact. He has very good ball security especially when running inside the tackles. Appears to be a durable running back with a good frame that can add more lean muscle as he continues to develop.
He is another prospect that should see his college interest heighten into the upcoming April/Spring evaluation period.