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Best Running Backs in Week 8 (IL)

Best Running Backs in Week 8 (IL)
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman October 15, 2023 @ 12:02 PM
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Myson Johnson-Cook
Myson Johnson-Cook 6'2" | 200 lbs | RB | 2027
IL
Logan Abrams
Logan Abrams 6'3" | 230 lbs | LB | 2026
IL
Mason Boles
Mason Boles 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB | 2024
IL
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Here are 5 players that stood out on the offensive side of the ball this past weekend:

Mason Boles

Mason Boles

IL
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Mason
Boles RB
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
190
HS
Eureka
|
IL
Best Running Backs in Week 8 (IL)
Mason Boles had one of the top performances in the nation not just Illinois on Friday. Eureka relied...
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Mason Boles

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State: Illinois
School: Eureka
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Nolan Mrozowski

Nolan Mrozowski

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS RB
CLASS 2024

Nolan Mrozowski

School: Rochester High School
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Myson Johnson-Cook

Myson Johnson-Cook

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Myson
Johnson-Cook RB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
East St. Louis
|
IL
Best Running Backs in Week 8 (IL)
Myson Johnson-Cook is one of the top 2027 prospects in the country. The division 1 running back’s performance...
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Myson Johnson-Cook

State: Illinois
School: East St. Louis
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Matt Larson

Matt Larson

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS RB
CLASS 2024

Matt Larson

School: Glenbard East
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Logan Abrams

Logan Abrams

IL
LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 230
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Logan
Abrams LB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
230
HS
Cary-Grove
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IL
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Logan Abrams

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State: Illinois
School: Cary-Grove
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