1M Rushing Leaders through Week 5
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Florida has long been a hotbed for high school football talent. Florida annually produces some of the nations top running back prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, or raw athleticism, these running backs have made a name…
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Continue ReadingFlorida has long been a hotbed for high school football talent. Florida annually produces some of the nations top running back prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, or raw athleticism, these running backs have made a name for themselves , and athleticism; and caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2023 season in full swing, we’re looking at top 10 rushing yard leaders from the 1M Region.
These players are all talented and have college level ability. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level. There are some big-time highly rated prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. This list is full of stud prospects.
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1. Rolando Perez- Somerset Academy South Homestead c/o 24
5’10 190lbs
STATS: 73 carries for 766 yards and 12 touchdowns. 4-100 yard rushing games. 4 catches for 99 yards and a touchdown.
2. JT Bronaugh- Foundation Academy c/o 24
5’11 182lbs
OFFERS: 9 ( Eastern Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas)
STATS: 33 carries for 619 yards and 7 touchdowns. 3-100 yard rushing games. 6 catches for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns
3. Jarvis Johnson- Westminster Christian c/o 24
6’1 210lbs
OFFERS: 10 ( FAU, Tulane, Liberty, Army)
STATS: 53 carries for 609 yards and 8 touchdowns. 3-100 yard rushing games. 5 catches for 27 yards.
4. Darnell Rogers Darnell Rogers RB Jacksonville Trinity Christian | 2024 FL – Trinity Christian Academy c/o 24
5’9 189lbs
COMMITTED: Valdosta State
STATS: 91 carries for 563 yards and 4 touchdowns. 3-100 yard rushing games. 7 catches for 54 yards.
5. Damarion Rowe- St. Petersburg Catholic c/o 26
5’4 140lbs
STATS: 83 carries for 542 yards and 9 touchdowns. 1-100 yard rushing game. 6 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.
6. Noah Elias- Orangewood Christian c/o 24
5’10 150lbs
STATS: 74 carries for 504 yards and 5 touchdowns. 2-100 yard rushing games. 2 catches for 41 yards.
7. Jershaun Newton Jershaun Newton 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Clearwater Central Catholic | 2025 State FL , QB- Clearwater Central Catholic c/o 25
6’0 205lbs
OFFERS: 14 ( FSU, USF, Illinois, Mississippi State)
STATS: 42-70 637 yards passing with 4 touchdowns. 49 carries for 487 yards and 8 touchdowns. 2-100 yard rushing games.
8. Avery Anderson- Orlando Christian Prep c/o 25
5’11 190lbs
STATS: 67 carries for 453 yards and 6 touchdowns. 3 catches for 79 yards.
9. Akeevin Anderson- Orlando Christian Prep c/o 26
5’10 165lbs
STATS: 31 carries for 419 yards and 3 touchdowns. 1-100 yard rushing game. 14 catches for 143 yards and 3 touchdowns.
10. Ryon Smith- The First Academy c/o 26
6’2 225lbs
STATS: 65 carries for 413 yards and 7 touchdowns. 2-100 yard rushing games. 8 catches for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns.