2025 Running Backs to Watch in the Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The running backs in the review had big performances throughout last season. The high level of play is expected to continue as they prepare for a big season. The review covers five of the top running backs in the Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380042' first='Amareon' last='Blue'] - 5'8" 170 (No. 1 RB, No. 8 Overall), CE Jordan HS</strong>. Amareon displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage, scoring often. He displayed the durability to run inside to gain tough yardage. Amareon runs with power and balance and does not go down after initial contact is made. He is the State's leading returning rusher in the 4A classification. Amareon has a Power5 offer and should already have more offers. The recruiting opportunities should pick up for him during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601700' first='De'Von' last='Thomas'] - 5'8" 190 (No. 2 RB, No. 13 Overall), Rolesville HS</strong>. De'Von displayed good vision and balance while running inside to gain tough yardage. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field after finding an open lane. He and fellow running back are one of the best running backs combos in the state. De'Von and teammate both rushed for over 1,000 yards last season. He has a Power5 offer, more are coming for him. De'Von should generate more recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='286161' first='Max' last='Guest'] - 5'9" 170 (No. 3 RB, No. 14 Overall), AC Reynolds HS</strong>. Max displayed good vision and the ability to change directions after finding an open lane to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage. He rushed for over 1,700 yards last season. Max has D1 offers, more are coming for him. Max should generate more recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421109' first='Mitchell' last='Summers'] - 5'6" 150 (No. 4 RB, No. 15 Overall), Grimsley HS</strong>. Mitchell is a durable running back who will run inside to gain tough yardage and gets outside to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage. Mitchell rushed for over 1,700 yards last season. He plays at a high-energy level throughout the game. Mitchell should generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='303093' first='Damon' last='June'] - 5'11" 215 (No. 5 RB, No. 34 Overall), Jacksonville HS</strong>. Damon is a power runner with good vision and balance who doesn't go down after initial contact is made. He is at his best running inside but has speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. Damon should generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->