Minnesconsin Camp, Best I Saw: ’25-’26 RBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code Johnson30 for 30% off a subscription!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a deep group of 2024s representing the RB group I wanted to save the other guys for their own article. There are eight athletes that I saw that are entering their junior, or sophomore, years that I saw that have me excited for the future. Let's get right into this group of playmakers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mason Gehl","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"New Berlin Eisenhower","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A WI athlete who put himself on my radar, and the radars of the next level if they saw what I saw, is '25 Mason Gehl. The New Berlin Eisenhower RB checked in at 5'11u0022 186 lbs. He has a solid frame to continue to build on and fill out. It is a frame that carries impressive athleticism that should standout on the field this fall. He jumped 9'1u0022 and 36.7u0022 in the broad and vertical respectively. He also ran a respectable 4.78 40 yard dash. On tape, Gehl is actually used at QB, but don't get confused. Mason is more of a wildcat QB and uses his legs to create his big plays. Gehl looks like a physical runner who can play between the tackles, run through arm tackles, fall forward, and he has the speed to pick up big yards when he hits the open field. 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The big back jumped 9'6u0022 in the broad, and 34.5u0022 in the vertical. He also ran a solid 4.69 in the 40 yard dash. Josiah is a natural at the RB position and has proven to be a complete back who can impact the game on the ground or as a receiver. With the ball in his hands, Josiah wins with his vision to find lanes or blocks, strength to be able to run through contact, and speed to turn green grass into points. Josiah put up almost 800 yards last season, but we may see a full breakout this fall. 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Get him the ball with screen passes or check downs, or tosses/sweeps to get him outside of containment. Once out there, Brecken has the burst and agility to make defenders miss or use bad angles. His top speed doesn't allow him to be caught from behind. On top of being an offensive weapon, Keoraj has proven to be a special teams impact as well. Any way you can get him the ball in space is a good thing. 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Because PRZ MN had him ranked so high, and he stood out at the camp among all the RBs, I had to go to the film to see him in action. It didn't disappoint as the back was a man among boys as a freshman. He averaged nearly 15 yards per carry. His vision to see the field, set up defenders, and find cut backs was amplified by his speed and agility. The twitchy athlete weaved his way through defenses all fall, and he should be a key to the Maple Grove offense this fall. Have the soon to be sophomore on your radars.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6487a0b9a60bc"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["429419"],"_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":"I also had my eyes caught by the Bethlehem Academy '25 RB. The 5'7u0022 170 lbs athlete ran a great time of 4.63, jumped 9'7u0022 and 37.1u0022 in the broad and vertical jumps. Bo also proved his agility with a 4.31 pro agility time. Bo caught my eyes in the drill work with the RBs. His body control caught my eyes as he had a very smooth jump cut and lateral agility overall. I went to his tape to see more, and that same agility stood out. Bokman does a great job of always going forward. Even when he would hit a juke or jump cut, he would instantly accelerate and continue to attack the defense. 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Cooper ran the second fastest 40 yard dash among the field of 700+ athletes. He ran a stunning 4.39 and also added a 36.3u0022 vertical jump. Lawton is an explosive athlete who I believe is going to have his breakout year this fall for Northwestern. Northwestern uses the ground game a ton and have put out multiple athletes that went on to the next level in recent years. It looks like Lawton could be next up. Look for him to attack edges, use his agility to maximize his elusiveness, and also make some plays after contact like he showed on tape. 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