Under the Radar: 2025 Junior Running Backs in Oregon

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, the spotlight is shined upon some of the most talented and underrated junior running backs in Oregon. The following skilled running backs will indefinitely put scouts on notice this season as they climb the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["511862"],"_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":"One thing that makes [player_tooltip player_id='511862' first='Jake' last='White'] standout is his extreme speed. White truly is a speedster. He's a walking highlight reel who has a knack for scoring. White can effortlessly outrun opponents and bulldoze through them. White's elite footwork combined with his quickness makes him difficult to defend. Last season as a sophomore for Seaside, White had 18 touchdowns in nine games. He also had 170 carries for a total of 1217 yards. White averaged an impressive 135 yards a game, and seven yards per carry. The absurd numbers that White posted last season exemplify that he is an underrated star, yet he's still overlooked by many. 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His ability to drive through defenses with his tremendous strength makes him hard to tackle. He is currently ranked as the 90th best player in his class. Last season for Wells, Andler had seven touchdowns in six appearances. He also recorded 468 yards on the season in 83 carries. 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