5 RBs in Southern Indiana You Need to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hard-nosed RBs are abundant in Southern Indiana. I am highlighting five guys south of Indianapolis from the running back room who are having a great season. A common theme from these five prospects is that each has had FIVE 100+ yard games through the season's first six weeks. They all deserve to earn a spot on a college team when finished. They all have game-changing running ability!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["109631"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='109631' first='Grayson' last='Thomas'], New Palestine 2024 RB, is 3rd in rushing in Indiana. He has had 166 carries, 1,158 yards, averaging 193 yards per game, and 12 TDs through six games. Grayson has had 5 straight games of at least 100+ yards on the ground. The mid-season highlight tape did not disappoint and backs up his numbers. Grayson is powerful and shows that off the most when he is seen stiff-arming his opponents to the turf. He plays with outstanding balance and is a challenging tackle. I like his style of play; it is not flashy, it is downhill, and it is all about getting to the endzone. [player_tooltip player_id='109631' first='Grayson' last='Thomas'] is a D1 RB and backs up my statement with his tape.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[player_tooltip player_id='109631' first='Grayson' last='Thomas'] - 2023 Mid-Season/Games 1-5 Tapeu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14497806/64ecb83c5ca95917742dffafu0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14497806/64ecb83c5ca95917742dffafu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["553105"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='553105' first='Corbin' last='Johnson'], South Decatur 2025 RB, is 4th in rushing in Indiana. He has 76 carries, 1,119 yards, averaging 186.5 yards per game, and 18 TDs through six games. Corbin has had 5 games of 100+ yards and recently, in Week 6, had 375 yards against Cloverdale. He may be of small stature RB, but this young man is strong, fast, and elusive. His change of direction is outstanding and makes it difficult for defenders to corral. Corbin also shows off his stiff arm on tape and can hang in there with anyone. To sum up, [player_tooltip player_id='553105' first='Corbin' last='Johnson'] is a playmaker and deserves an opportunity at the next level.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[player_tooltip player_id='553105' first='Corbin' last='Johnson'] - Highlights vs Crimson Knightsu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16165686/650f1c3ce985810a0c8a4979u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16165686/650f1c3ce985810a0c8a4979u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"James Lewis IV","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Eastern Greene","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"James Lewis IV, Eastern Greene 2024 RB, is 9th in rushing in Indiana. He has 106 carries, 1,045 yards, 174.2 yards per game, and 15 TDs through six games. James has had five games of 100+ yards and two games with four rushing TDs! On film, this young man just slices through defenses like a walk in the park. James is my favorite type of RB; he is hard-nosed, quick, and not looking to run out of bounds. He wants to run through you or juke you out of your shoes. I like how he plays patiently and then turns the jets on when the hole opens. He is methodical when running the ball and is just a phenomenal athlete. James Lewis IV will earn his way onto a D1 roster.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eJames Lewis - Mid-Season Highlights (Offensive Only)u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14517644/650737a3da5bef0be865a4e4u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14517644/650737a3da5bef0be865a4e4u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"Tyler Lee","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Northview","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Tyler Lee, Northview 2024 RB, is 19th in rushing in Indiana. He has 92 carries, 893 yards, 148.8 yards per game, and 14 TDs through six games. I mentioned Tyler in the offseason, and the young man has taken his game to the next level. He is on pace to surpass his stats from his junior. His motor is what makes him such a great runner. Tyler does not stop running his feet and plays with outstanding balance. I see him taking down more defenders than defenders actually taking him down. Tyler Lee is a tough-nosed RB with some serious talent!","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["959551"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='959551' first='Brayden' last='Shrake'], Martinsville 2024 RB, is 21st in rushing in Indiana. He has 197 carries, 874 yards, 145.7 yards per game, and 6 TDs through six games. I will get straight to the point with Brayden. He is a reliable back who will fight for every yard. At the next level, I could see him being a 3rd and short back. A defender better get his pads low when tackling Brayden because he gets low and runs his feet on contact. Brayden is a great after-contact runner because his motor and feet run 24/7. He is an excellent, gritty RB prospect and will earn every yard with determination. [player_tooltip player_id='959551' first='Brayden' last='Shrake'] has the ability to make a roster at the next level.rnrn[player_tooltip player_id='959551' first='Brayden' last='Shrake'] - Week 1-3 Highlightsrnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11502523/64f7321d2ab1560a80e41c82u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/11502523/64f7321d2ab1560a80e41c82u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65122a3a760be"} /-->