Best Week 1 RB Performances from across the state

<p>Week 1 showcased many amazing performances. The Running Back position always delivers, as we have four athletes in this article who totaled over 190 rushing yards, and five who scored at least 3 touchdowns. </p>   <p>If you'd like to shout your performance out to me, please leave a comment under my weekly <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_pallone/status/1696152293777854481">Top Performers Tweet! </a></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='249497' first='CJ' last='Hibbler'] | Petoskey</h2>   <p><strong>Stats: 16 Carries, 201 Yards, At least 1 TD</strong></p>   <p>Hibbler is back and he seems to be as good as ever. The Petoskey back tore the Ludington defense up, showcasing his phenomenal speed and burst on multiple occasions. That said, CJ proved that he's still a Division 1 prospect after last year's injury. This is someone who remains on the path to college greatness. CJ is a guy who has improved his game tremendously since I first met him a few years ago at our first Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cjhibbler6/status/1695506331254317273 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='206418' first='Jayden' last='Terry'] | Grandville</h2>   <p><strong>Stats: 242 Yards, 5 TDs</strong></p>   <p>Terry is considered to have had one of the best performances in the entire country during Week 1. In all honesty, I thought Grandville vs. Grand Blanc was going to be a pretty good game. I'm very high on Grandville this season, and I STILL think that Grand Blanc is a much improved team from last season. That said, Jayden put up these numbers against a good Division 1 team. 242 for 5 TDs is an insane statline. The first thing that jumped out at me while watching his Week 1 film is his burst and explosiveness. Jayden has the ability to explode out the backfield and get to top speed incredibly quickly. Second, there are multiple instances of good contact balance and drive through contact. Jayden is great at keeping his feet moving when engaging with contact, and he's pretty good at staying upright as well. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='604132' first='Sam' last='Rucker'] | Niles </h2>   <p><strong>Stats: 7 Carries, 195 Yards, 3TDs</strong></p>   <p>A few players from Niles had incredible performances against St. Joseph (who went 9-2 last season). [player_tooltip player_id='604132' first='Sam' last='Rucker'] was the best of the bunch, totaling 195 yards and 3 Touchdowns on ONLY 7 carries! That's an unheard of 27.9 YPC and 7 carries is not an insignificant amount of touches. The three highlights below showcase great vision, speed, and flashes of open-field ability. He also has a monster block in his final highlight! With this performance alongside knowing some of Sam's testing numbers, I am confident colleges have him on their radar. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SamRucker14/status/1695610618995155452 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='422578' first='Jesse' last='Phillips'] Jr | GR Union</h2>   <p><strong>Stats: 11 Carries, 245 Yards, 3 Touchdowns</strong></p>   <p>Anyone with half a brain could see the obvious talent of [player_tooltip player_id='422578' first='Jesse' last='Phillips']. Last week, he had himself a field day as RB1 for Union. The first thing that jumps out to me is his vision. There are multiple highlights on this tape that show phenomenal field vision and good open field ability- able to cut his way through defenders, find open space, and get as many yards as he possibly can. Jesse is one of those players that seems to see the game better than everyone else. Outside of the RB position, I believe Jesse is one of the best 2026 DBs in the entire state. I was able to watch Jesse a few times this past offseason, and he's the real deal. <a href="https://twitter.com/JessePhillipsJr/status/1692690488556409206">In this Tweet</a> he shows off a lot of his DB skills against great competition! </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='216988' first='Myles' last='Moore'] | Avondale</h2>   <p><strong>Stats: 15 Carries, 100 Yards, 3 Touchdowns</strong></p>   <p>In a brand new offensive system, [player_tooltip player_id='216988' first='Myles' last='Moore'] performed extremely well. Just reaching the 100-Yard mark, Myles showcased his burst and power in many runs that you'll see below. Watch at the 1:00 mark where Myles is able to drag multiple defenders several yards, turning what would have been a 10-yard carry into a 25-yard carry with great balance and power. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='253269' first='Billy' last='Roberson II'] | Lake Orion </h2>   <p><strong>Stats: 17 Carries, 119 Yards, 4 Touchdowns </strong></p>   <p>The best bellcow running back in the Class of 2024 lit it up at The Big House last weekend. Facing a solid Livonia Stevenson team, Roberson was the focal point of the Dragon offense totaling 7YPC. The four touchdowns is of course the icing on the cake. I haven't seen film from this specific game yet, but having watched a substantial amount of film from years prior plus seeing him in person, have a good idea of what the film looks like. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/folsombrandonj/status/1694786411356889528 </div></figure>

Week 1 showcased many amazing performances. The Running Back position always delivers, as we have four athletes in this article who totaled over 190 rushing yards, and five who scored at least 3 touchdowns.