2026 Positional Breakdown: RB
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In-depth analysis of the 2026 RB prospects in the PRZ Rankings. Deshonne Redeaux CA #7 RB #1 HEIGHT 5'11" WEIGHT 175 POS RB CLASS 2026 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Deshonne Redeaux Class 2026 Position RB Height 5'11"…
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Redeaux is one of the nation’s top recruits in the 2026 class already boasting 17 offers from many of the PAC12 schools and also some of the elite programs in the country including Alabama, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. At 5’10” 180 lbs. he possesses elite level athleticism, burst, and top end speed. Excellent vision, patience, and instincts to successfully read blocks and defenders while finding/creating open running lanes. He accelerates through the hole and can use his short area speed to separate from defenders. His contact balance and ability to maintain leg drive while running through tacklers sets him a part from other running backs in his class. He’s also one of the top sprinters in his class with top 6 100M and 200M times in the country with a 10.42 and a 21.31. He’ll have his pick of which college to attend when all is said and done.
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Santino is a really impressive rising sophomore with great size, strength, and speed for a RB. At 5’11” 185 lbs. he looks great on the hoof and possesses a well-built powerful frame. Runs hard and downhill as a ball carrier but also has great lateral agility and quickness to explode out of his cuts and make defenders miss in the open field. Love his initial acceleration and how he presses the line quickly to force the defense to be quick to read/react or get ran by. He sees the field well and does a great job finding and exploiting the cut-back lane. Has shown he can be a route runner from the backfield and flashes natural pass catching ability. Recruitment is building with 9 D1 offers to his name already and many more on the way. Offers include Cal, Miami, Colorado, Michigan State, Arizona, and Washington State.
A lot to like about Lendsey’s skillset as he enters his sophomore year. Good strong compact frame at 5’10” 200 lbs. with a powerful lower half that is capable of running through first contact at the LOS and breaking tackles at the second level. He’s an aggressive downhill ball carrier with plus short area burst and lateral agility to cut around defenders. Does a great job making one-cut and then squaring up his shoulders to get north/south. Shows good center of gravity, leverage, and balance at the POA with the ability to break tackles and absorb contact while maintaining forward momentum. In the open field, he flashes good start/stop speed and suddenness to make quick explosive cuts and accelerate out. One to watch with a very solid foundational skillset to build on as he continues to develop and progress in the strong Santa Margarita program.