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2024 Rankings Update- Our Top 5 RBs!

2024 Rankings Update- Our Top 5 RBs!
Cooper Morreale
Cooper Morreale May 19, 2023 @ 07:50 PM
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Zackariah Simmons
Zackariah Simmons 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB | 2024
AL
Derrick Butler
Derrick Butler 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB | 2024
AL
Kevin Riley
Kevin Riley 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB | 2024
AL
Blaine Burke
Blaine Burke 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB | 2024
AL
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In addition to that, his ability to read the game and anticipate openings in the defense really sets him apart from others at his position. Last fall Burnette had a ton of success- he posted up 1473 yards and 17 touchdowns off of just 187 carries. With his combination of size, speed, agility, and intelligence Burnette has the potential to become a standout player not only in high school but also at the next level as well. 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On tape,  Simmons consistently breaks through tackles to gain yards that not every running back can gain making him a huge chore to stop.  In addition to that, his speed adds another big advantage to his game and allows him to outrun defenders and to make explosive plays all four quarters. Recently, Simmons has he has received offers from UAB, Middle Tennessee State, and Western Kentucky","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6468195c290d5"} /-->

We've been checking out the recent updates in our 2024 Rankings, but this time we're taking a look at our Top 5 RBs!

Alabama
Kevin Riley

Kevin Riley

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RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Kevin
Riley RB
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2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Tuscaloosa County
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2024 Rankings Update- Our Top 5 RBs!
Kevin Riley has been phenomenal the last few seasons for Tuscaloosa County, his abilities out of the backfield...
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Kevin Riley

State: Alabama
School: Tuscaloosa County
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Derrick Butler

Derrick Butler

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RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Derrick
Butler RB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Davidson
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2024 Rankings Update- Our Top 5 RBs!
Derrick Butler is an exceptional running back that possesses an impressive set of skills that have made him...
Written by Cooper Morreale
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Derrick Butler

State: Alabama
School: Davidson
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Blaine Burke

Blaine Burke

AL
RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Blaine
Burke RB
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Moody
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2024 Rankings Update- Our Top 5 RBs!
Blaine Burke is an really impressive running back that has done a ton offensively for Moody lined up...
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Blaine Burke

State: Alabama
School: Moody
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Zackariah Simmons

Zackariah Simmons

AL
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Zackariah
Simmons RB
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Central
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AL
2024 Rankings Update- Our Top 5 RBs!
Zackariah Simmons is a powerful and hard-hitting running back that has done great things in Central’s stacked offense...
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State: Alabama
School: Central
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