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='831343' first='Ian' last='Cline'] - 5'9" 200 (No. 7 RB, No. 38 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. Ian follows blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed good vision and speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage. He displayed good balance and power while running inside to gain yardage. Ian does not go down after initial contact is made. He had impressive film from last season of competition in West Virginia. Ian has transferred to Providence Day to continue his high school career. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='760023' first='Devin' last='Walker'] - 5'9" 175 (No. 8 RB, No. 39 Overall). Olympic HS</strong>. Devin is an effective straight-line runner who accelerates past defenders to gain big yardage. He displays good vision and balance while running inside for yardage. He does not go down after initial contact is made. Devin should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='772790' first='Irving' last='Brown'] - 5'10" 185 (No. 9 RB, No. 40 Overall), Wallace-Rose Hill HS</strong>. Irving follows blockers while looking for an opening to gain yardage. He explodes into an opening and accelerates past defenders in the open field, scoring often. He displayed good vision and balance while running inside for yardage. Irving is a threat to score when the ball is handed off to him. He should start to generate recruiting interest opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='772791' first='Jason' last='Willis Jr.'] - 5'9" 175 (No. 10 RB, No. 41 Overall), Bunker Hill HS</strong>. Jason is an effective straight-line runner who accelerates past defenders to gain big yardage. He displayed good balance and vision while running inside for yardage. He does not go down after initial contact is made. Jason should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='772792' first='Hezzie' last='Rudisill'] - 5'11" 170 (No. 11 RB, No. 42 Overall), Hendersonville HS</strong>. Hezzie follows blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed good vision and balance while running inside for yardage. He does not go down after initial contact is made. Hezzie should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->