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Under The Radar 2A Darkhorse RB’s You Need To Know

Under The Radar 2A Darkhorse RB’s You Need To Know
Robert Davis
Robert Davis October 18, 2023 @ 05:29 PM
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Deon Robinson
Deon Robinson 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB/LB | 2025
CO
Brevon Doss
Brevon Doss 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH/WR | 2025
CO
William Daniel
William Daniel 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB/LB | 2025
CO
Cooper Connelley
Cooper Connelley 6'3" | 175 lbs | RB | 2024
CO
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Today we will be taking a look at some 2A backs that have been turning some heads and making people notice.

Triston Cronk

Triston Cronk

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS RB
CLASS 2024

Triston Cronk

School: Bennett High School
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Brevon Doss Brevon Doss 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH/WR University | 2025 State CO

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Brevon Doss Brevon Doss 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH/WR University | 2025 State CO

School: University High School
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Cooper Connelley

Cooper Connelley

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RB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Class
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Height
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Weight
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Under The Radar 2A Darkhorse RB’s You Need To Know
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State: Colorado
School: Elizabeth
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William Daniel William Daniel William Daniel 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB/LB Basalt | 2025 State CO

HEIGHT 5'11"
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CLASS 2025

William Daniel William Daniel William Daniel 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB/LB Basalt | 2025 State CO

School: Basalt High School
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Deon Robinson Deon Robinson 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB/LB Englewood | 2025 State CO

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Deon Robinson Deon Robinson 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB/LB Englewood | 2025 State CO

School: Englewood High School
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