Rising Sophomore Stat Stars: Elite Rushers
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Jayden Pico AZ #33 QB #8 HEIGHT 5'11" WEIGHT 175 POS QB CLASS 2026 View Player Jayden Pico Instagram Twitter State: Arizona School: Liberty Highlights Rushing Yards: 740 Rushing TD’s: 8 Yards Per Carry: 9.9 Notes: Pico was the 6A…
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Rushing Yards: 740
Rushing TD’s: 8
Yards Per Carry: 9.9
Notes: Pico was the 6A All-Region Offensive POY and will look to build upon a stellar 2022 campaign. He is an elite passer with 2,000+ yards through the air and has elite escapability, keeps his eyes downfield and shows a quick delivery with precision ball placement downfield on both in breaking and outbreaking routes. He is a true dual-threat quarterback that is one of the states best.
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Rushing Yards: 664
Rushing TD’s: 9
Yards Per Carry: 4.9
Notes: He is a true all-around running back with elite ball skills out of the backfield and a good initial burst through the first level with downfield speed as well. He can see the entire field with cutback abilities, and is tough to bring down due to contact balance in the hole and elusiveness in the short area. Look for the ’26 back to be one of the regions best once again in 2023.
Rushing Yards: 546
Rushing TD’s: 8
Yards Per Carry: 6.0
Notes: Yoney has good size and arm strength for his age, and delivers a nice ball downfield while able to go through his progressions quickly and fit the ball into tight windows. Rushing for 500+ yards in 2022 and averaging over 5 yards per carry, 2023 should be no different for the talented Sophomore.
Jett Walker
Jett Walker
Rushing Yards: 508
Rushing TD’s: 7.3
Yards Per Carry: 6
Notes: Walker erupted for 500+ yards on the ground in 2022, and is a balanced back with both power and speed in the clear and looks for contact in the hole. He is a low to the ground compact runner that always falls forward and can easily break arm and ankle tackles.
Rushing Yards: 404
Rushing TD’s: 3
Yards Per Carry: 6.9
Notes: Dixon is one of the more electric athletes in the state, and checks in inside our top five at the position heading into the 2023 season within the PRZ Rankings. He is a strong kid with a powerful lower body and shows tremendous poise in the pocket while knowing when to tuck it and run. Already a polished passer with good mechanics and a high football IQ, he should find himself playing at a high level at the next level.
Other Top Statistical Rushers…
Kalel Pickens
Kalel Pickens
Rushing Yards: 377
Rushing TD’s: 3
Yards Per Carry: 5.5
Daniel Gregg
Daniel Gregg
Rushing Yards: 299
Rushing TD’s: 2
Yards Per Carry: 3.7