Who are the Most Underrated 2024 Running Backs in Missouri?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Running back is a position that college coaches want to make sure recruits pass the "eye" test in. When prospects don't have the desired height, size, or forty time it can be easy to start falling through the recruiting cracks. However, as the experts say, "the film don't lie". Below, I examine several prospects whose film will override any questions about their lack of traditional measurements. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["392799"],"_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='392799' first='Mason' last='French'] is a talented two-sport athlete out of Helias Catholic in Jefferson City. Mason received his first offer from Midamerica Nazarene this week and visited Quincy University last month. He was also invited to Bluffton University's junior day and summer camps at Lindenwood and Central Missouri. 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