5 Excellent RB’s to Keep an Eye on #TN2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The upcoming junior running back class is a very exciting group of guys to watch. The group is very strong at the top and it is also a very deep, stacked position for the 2025 class.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["497412"],"_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='497412' first='Marchez' last='Beach'] is an extremely athletic 5'9u0022 RB that weighs 160 out of Red Bank High School. He is at his best on zone runs with very good footwork to setup blocks. Beach runs with good pad level and showcases great lateral agility to change direction with ease. His ability to chain moves together is impressive and transitions up field with efficient movement skills. On outside zone runs, he showcases the speed to capture the edge with good vision to find the cutback lanes and the athletic ability make guys miss at the 2nd and 3rd level.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16377912/63877ca2041e5b051c29fed9u0022u003eTape:u003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["497427"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='497427' first='Caleb' last='Floyd'] is 5'10u0022 175 playing the running back at Stewarts Creek High School. He brings a 1 cut style of running to the table with good vision to find the hole with a nice initial burst. Decisive runner, Floyd processes the leverage of defense very quickly and runs with good pad level and efficient feet. He understands how to setup his blocks by pressing them, staying square while keeping his feet beneath him to make excellent lateral cuts.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16318304/6366783be97a7b0224341db8u0022u003eTape:u003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["815325"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='815325' first='Gage' last='Lee'] has a quality build at 6'0u0022 190 pounds playing at Camden Central High School. He is a smooth runner with efficient footwork on outside zone runs. Lee has good vision and knows how to read his blocks and leverage of the defense. Stays square with good up field transitions, Lee is an effective zone runner and plays with decisiveness. He displays a solid combination of making guys miss and breaking tackles with some play strength. As a receiver out of the backfield he showcases soft hands and is reliable.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11311909/6380f9017bd38404bce5b186u0022u003eTape:u003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["611895"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='611895' first='Jakyri' last='McClure'] is an excellent runner out of Mt. Pleasant High School with a 5'10u0022 185 pounds build. He is a 1 cut style runner and a linear athlete with nice burst and speed. McClure loves some physicality with very good contact balance. Good understanding of how to brace for collisions which leads to him bouncing off tackles. He drops his shoulders pads to finish runs and pick up hidden yardage. Good vision with a twitchy upper body to dip shoulders and reduce surface area.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15189859/63713b7ba676c70a7c14a11fu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["815323"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='815323' first='Pierce' last='Meacham'] is a superb play maker that is a bit undersized out of Brighton High School. 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