2025 Rankings: New Additions: QB/RB

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 Rankings are out; if you have not had a look, check them out <a href="https://prepredzone.com/new-york/rankings/2025-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. This article is a rundown of some of the top Quarterbacks and Running Backs who are making their debut in the 2025 Rankings. These guys all had an impact last season, some in limited roles, and some are their team's top talent. Either way, the tape is promising, and these are some of the hottest up-and-comers in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514661"],"_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='514661' first='Devon' last='Gonzalez'] plays on both sides of the ball but as a running back has the size, speed, and power that translates to the next level. 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