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Five Spot of 2028 Virginia Running Back’s On The Come Up

Five Spot of 2028 Virginia Running Back’s On The Come Up
Arlen Harris
Arlen Harris
October 31, 2023 @ 10:10 AM
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Aaron Bowling IV
Aaron Bowling IV 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
VA
Charles Scott Jr.
Charles Scott Jr. 6'5" | 230 lbs | QB | 2028
Sylar Pena
Sylar Pena 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB | 2028
Bryson Grinder
Bryson Grinder 6'0" | 178 lbs | ATH | 2028
MD
Trevion Holmes
Trevion Holmes 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB | 2028
FL
Marquece Sharpe Jr.
Marquece Sharpe Jr. 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB/DB | 2028
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Use <strong>PROMO CODE: HARRIS30 </strong>for a <strong>30% DISCOUNT </strong>on your Prep Redzone Next subscription. Here's a look at five running backs out of Virginia in the 2028 class that look destined for big things. Some of these eighth-grade backs are already torching the JV level, so Imagine what the next four years will be like. Scary! Check it out:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1014987"],"_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":"There is some serious up-and-coming talent at Hugenot High School and Bowling IV is one of the faces at the forefront. 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However, the intimidation factor intensifies more due to the downhill physical running style, footwork, blocking, and receiving talent out the backfield. This prospect really has the tangibles to be something special when his high school career comes to an end.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654102c4a6f51"} /-->

Use PROMO CODE: HARRIS30 for a 30% DISCOUNT on your Prep Redzone Next subscription. Here's a look at five running backs out of Virginia in the 2028 class that look destined for big things. Some of these eighth-grade backs are already torching the JV level, so Imagine what the next four years will be like. Scary! Check it out:

Aaron Bowling IV

Aaron Bowling IV

VA
RB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Aaron
Bowling IV RB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Huguenot
|
VA
Five Spot of 2028 Virginia Running Back’s On The Come Up
There is some serious up-and-coming talent at Hugenot High School and Bowling IV is one of the faces...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Aaron Bowling IV

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State: Virginia
School: Huguenot
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Bryson Grinder

Bryson Grinder

MD
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 178
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Bryson
Grinder ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
178
HS
DeMatha
|
MD
Five Spot of 2028 Virginia Running Back’s On The Come Up
5’9 145lb Bryson Grinder is coming off a Natty season in 2022 and has his eyes on checking...
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School: DeMatha
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Trevion Holmes

Trevion Holmes

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Trevion
Holmes RB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
FL
Five Spot of 2028 Virginia Running Back’s On The Come Up
757’s finest Trevion Holmes comes in at 5’9 165 pounds. He is an outstanding zone runner and runs...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Trevion Holmes

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State: Florida
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Sylar Pena

Sylar Pena

RB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Sylar
Pena RB
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
160
HS
Gainesville
|
VA
Five Spot of 2028 Virginia Running Back’s On The Come Up
You can have all the ability in the world but it means nothing without the “want to”.  ...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Sylar Pena

State: vIRGINIA
School: Gainesville
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Marquece Sharpe Jr.

Marquece Sharpe Jr.

VA
RB/DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2028
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Marquece
Sharpe Jr. RB/DB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Loudoun Sports Academy
|
VA
Five Spot of 2028 Virginia Running Back’s On The Come Up
Marquece Sharpe Jr. is already 5’11 and 185 pounds.  He’s currently playing JV and has the physical maturity...
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