Scouting Reports: Running Back Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some of the top prospects at the Running Back position to check out this upcoming season...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402743' first='Devaughn' last='Eka']: HB || 5'10 || 165lbs || Lehi HS || c/o 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile: </strong>Eka has played Football since the second grade. Enjoys learning about History and loves to play Sports. A good student athlete that look up to his Parents as his role models and is undecided on what major he wants to pursue at this time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, acceleration, agility, and movement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit: </strong>Eka is an athletic player that plays the Running Back position in the Pioneer's offense. Shows movement on snap. Can pick, slide and accelerate to the hole to run in between the tackles. Can turn the corner and accelerate to the hole on outside runs. Has the balance to bounce off tacklers and recover after contact. Overall, Eka has the athletic ability to play in a Spread Option or Pro Style Offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> 1st team All Region </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting: </strong>Has had talks with UNLV </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Devaughn_Eka/status/1633163809614630912","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Devaughn_Eka/status/1633163809614630912 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Devaughn_Eka/status/1631533423520100354","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Devaughn_Eka/status/1631533423520100354 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532689' first='Semisi' last='Kinikini']: HB,DB || 5'10 || 180lbs || Mountain Ridge HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile: </strong>Kinikini has played Football for eight years and enjoys learning about Math and Science. A good student athlete that looks up to his Father as his role model and wants to pursue a career in Constitution and Architecture. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, COD, agility, acceleration, and balance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit:</strong> Kinikini is an athletic player that plays the Running Back position in the Sentinel's offense. Plays with an explosive start. Picks, slides and accelerate to the hole to run in between the tackles. Can turn the corner and accelerate on outside runs. Has hands to catch out the backfield and is athletic after the catch. An elusive runner in the open field. Overall, Kinikini has the athletic ability to play in a Spread Option, Pro Style and Air Raid Offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements: </strong>3.9 GPA Honor Roll Student, 1st team All State, All Region MVP, Mountain Ridge's all time leading rusher and all purpose yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting:</strong> Has an offer from Weber State, has talk to schools such as Idaho State and BYU. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SemisiKinikini/status/1658472943993901056","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SemisiKinikini/status/1658472943993901056 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SemisiKinikini/status/1656380035954278400","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SemisiKinikini/status/1656380035954278400 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marcus Sollers: HB,LB || 5'7 || 185lbs || Hillcrest HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile:</strong> Sollers has been playing Football for four years. Loves to bond with his teammates and looks up to his trainer Marrico Gill, who has been helping him train and have healthy habits. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, balance, agility and movement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit: </strong>Sollers is an athletic player that plays the Running Back position in the Huskies offense. Picks, slides and accelerate to the hole to run in between the tackles. Shows balance to bounce off tacklers and recover running ability after contact. Overall, Sollers has the athletic ability to play in Spread Option Offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements: </strong>All Region Honorable Mention, 3 year varsity in Wrestling, and 3.3 GPA Honor Roll Student.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting:</strong> Has been in talks with Utah Tech and Lewis &amp; Clark. No offers have been made. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SollersMarcus/status/1651982537491718146","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SollersMarcus/status/1651982537491718146 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/z_xjackson7/status/1663702628793196545","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/z_xjackson7/status/1663702628793196545 </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sollers #34 </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zack Conway: HB,LB || 5'10 || 200lbs || San Juan HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile: </strong>Conway has been playing football for ten years. Enjoys learning about U.S History and loves to play Football and ride Horses. A good student athlete that looks up to NFL All Pro Christian McCaffrey and wants to pursue a career in Sports Medicine or Law. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, acceleration, COD, balance and agility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit:</strong> Conway is an athletic player that plays the Running Back position for the Broncos. Shows movement on the snap. Picks, slides, and accelerate to the hole to run between the tackles. Has balance to bounce off tacklers and recover running ability after contact. Ability to bend the corner and accelerate on outside runs. Hands to catch out the backfield and as a receiver. Athletic after the catch showing open field vision. Overall, Conway has the athletic ability to play in a Spread Option or Pro Style Offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> 2x State Champion in Football, 1st team All State, and 3.5 GPA Student. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting: </strong>Has been in talks with Eastern Washington and Southern Utah. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Other Running Back Prospects to know:</span> </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406977' first='Mack' last='Hixson']: 5'10 || 190lbs || Orem HS || C/O 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile: </strong>Hixson has played Football since the fourth grade. Enjoys learning about Math and loves to hangout with his friends. A good student athlete that looks up to his Father and NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and wants to pursue a career in being an Athletic Trainer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212442' first='Dyson' last='Parker'] || Weber HS || c/o 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile: </strong>Parker has been playing football since he was eight years old. Enjoys learning about Math and loves to go Bowling. A good student athlete that looks up to his Father and NFL All Pro Saquon Barkley and is undecided on a major to pursue. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->