5 Running Backs to Watch #TN2024

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The senior Tennessee class at the RB position is very deep with talent. After watching the film, I've found 5 prospects worth keeping an eye on for this upcoming 2023 season.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["301355"],"_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='301355' first='Joe' last='Williams'] is a well-balanced RB prospect at 6-foot tall, 190 pounds out of Melrose High School and uses his build to his advantage. He runs with good pad level and displays a strong lower half. Good contact balance, Williams possesses good play strength and is good at bouncing off defenders. Good versatility, he can play out in the slot and excels out in space. His vision stands out in the backfield and out in space. Williams displays solid footwork and burst to get downfield quickly with the ability to change direction smoothly.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["301359"],"_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='301359' first='Gage' last='LaDue'] has great movement skills at 6-foot-1, 215 pounds out of Maryville High School and is a great combination of traits. Excellent body control and balance, he possesses very good athletic ability all around. LaDue shows good initial burst when see's the whole open up. Good instincts while running, he dips shoulders to avoid full contact and picks up his feet to stay on his feet. Good strength and finishing in his running style. Overall, he is a very good receiving threat down the field or as a check down option.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["414886"],"_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='414886' first='Jacob' last='Arnold'] is a very physical running back prospect at 5-foot-10, 205 pounds out of Union City High School. He uses his bigger frame to bounce off tacklers with amazing collision balance. Great body control, Arnold shows good ball skills and fluid hips while staying on his feet consistently. He showcases fancy footwork with good lateral agility to make defenders miss out in space. He dips his shoulders to reduce surface area to avoid big hits. Arnold gets skinny through the holes with nice burst and long speed.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["754725"],"_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='754725' first='Brax' last='Belville'] is quality athletic running back at 5-foot-11, 185 pounds out of Brentwood Academy High School with fluid movement skills. He runs with good pad level and a low center of gravity which makes him work through contact effectively. Good vision, he excels on gap and zone scheme runs with a decisive play style. Once he hits the second level, he shows good burst and quick feet in the open field. 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