Positional Breakdown: Elite Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the top running backs in the state of Idaho:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["336939"],"_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":"Del-Rio returns for his senior season ranked as the number two running back in the state of Idaho by the Prepredzone staff. He is a back that possesses elite speed to go with his innate ability to read blocks. He is a game changer for Meridian where he can really get the edge of the defense and turn the corner. He is not just a speed back though he shows toughness in the hole where he is able to absorb contact and fall forward. He is not a bruising back but he doesn't shy away from contact and will run in between the tackles and pick up big yards. He is a big time player for the Warriors and will have a monster senior season for Meridian.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["342488"],"_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":"Byington is the other part of the two headed monster for Meridian where he is the more physical part of the tandem. Meridian has a thunder and lightning type rotation reminiscent of the old USC Trojans, where Byington is the thunder. A punishing runner that plays behind his pads with great vision to set up blockers and make huge plays in between the tackles. He has route running ability and really has natural pass catching hands where he is able to be used in a variety of different ways. He is a big part of what Meridian does on offense and we dont expect that to change anytime soon.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["484474"],"_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":"EchoHawk is another burner in the state that really makes his living on the perimeter of defenses. He has game breaking speed to go with his ability to catch the football.  He can really make people miss in the open field where he has a lot of wiggle to his game. He plays with tremendous passion and toughness where he might not be the biggest back but he will be the first player to lower his shoulder and deliver a blow to oncoming defenders. He has the ability to really open up an offense where he can play in the backfield and in the slot. He is primed for a really big year and will be in contention for a lot of post season awards.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["378187"],"_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":"Reese is the top running back in the 2025 class where he really is an all around back. He has a thick lower body that allows him to make plays in between the tackles and good speed to bend the edge. He has really put on good weight that will make him one of the hardest players to bring down one on one this season. Rocky graduated some major talent on the offensive line and will be leaning on the play making ability of Reese to really carry the offense this season. He shows the ability to be a good route runner out of the back field with good hands that doesnt allow the football to get into his chest. He will be a weapon on the top of every defensive coordinators scouting report this season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b0a1ab4fdec"} /-->