2027 Running Backs Shining Early Pt. 2
The 2027 running back class has been generating a lot of buzz, they all are emerging to be an early standout. Possessing a unique set of skills and displaying exceptional talent on the field, the young running backs has garnered…
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Continue ReadingThe 2027 running back class has been generating a lot of buzz, they all are emerging to be an early standout. Possessing a unique set of skills and displaying exceptional talent on the field, the young running backs has garnered attention from scouts, coaches, and fans alike. In this scouting report, we will delve into the strengths, and overall potential of the 2027 promising running backs.
Jacob Bryan
Jacob Bryan
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- A speedster who has speed to burn
- Has instant acceleration and staying speed through all levels of the field
- Explosive athlete
- He is able to burst through open lanes with power and authority
- Sharp movement and active footwork
- Has the stop-start ability and the change of direction to shudder opponents and his short area mobility rattles the opposition.
- He has good contact balance and he is able to ride through the tackle securing the ball
- His lower body movement means he can force missed tackles
- Balance gives him the ability to break tackles and gain yards after contact
- Both reliable and productive
Corde Jefferson Corde Jefferson 5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH Dadeville | 2027 State AL
Corde Jefferson Corde Jefferson 5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH Dadeville | 2027 State AL
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- Is a pure gap finder
- Has extremely impressive vision and one of the most instinctual rushers in this class
- His play style is tough and physical
- He has so much lower body strength that when he gets a run up he will run straight over defenders with his excellent function play strength
- Is able to hit running lanes with great power and intensity
- Has shown superb instincts and intuition
- Has an excellent center of gravity and plays with great balance
- Can change direction both smoothly and quickly. Is able to bounce into open space and can cut laterally with ease
- Has good enough instant acceleration to burst through gaps
Turner Tillman
Turner Tillman
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- Great athleticism and speed
- Shows patience as a runner. Waits for lanes to open then hits them with explosive speed
- Has great vision, awareness and anticipation
- Is incredibly speedy. Has different gears of speed and can change gears quickly and smoothly
- Footwork is active and quick
- Is elusive when in space to evade tackles
- Maintains speed both laterally and vertically
- Extremely fluid mover and is agile
- His cuts are powerful and quick
- Has really good strength profile
- Has really good contact balance and can ride through tackles
- His balance and strength mean he can bounce off tacklers and gain extra yardage. Is happy to fight through contact and take on hits
Karvieon Black
Karvieon Black
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- Displays really strong vision
- Has really good size which gives him a great strength base profile
- Has the make-up and skill set of a potential 3-down back
- Has good initial burst
- Finds gaps and hits them with sharp movement skills
- Is able to maintain his speed through his runs. Can break off long distance runs and shows enough elusiveness to keep opponents honest.
- Has the strength and speed to make tacklers miss
- When at full speed his strength and physicality mean he can run straight over opponents.
- Is an intelligent instinctual runner
- Displays good patience behind the line of scrimmage
Hayes Hatton
Hayes Hatton
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- Fantastic athleticism
- Plays with physicality and has a powerful running style
- Runs with purpose and force
- Aggressive and violent when running between the tackles
- Is a committed runner whose style is tenacious and determined
- Has great change of direction
- Can evade tackles with misdirection and can get defenders to bite
- Can fabricate his own space as a creative runner
- Is incredibly instinctual
- Has unbelievable footwork in short areas
- His strength and power give him great contact balance
- Simply bounces off tacklers using his strength and balance to create opportunities
- Can bounce out of contact to pick up extra yardage
- His vision is superb
- Has patience behind the line and waits for lanes to open
- Has the instant burst to hit running lanes and the footwork to explode through them
- Has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and is a threat as a receiver