Grading Top 2025 Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among the most exciting next-up prospects are the Top 2025 high school running backs, who have already caught the attention of coaches and recruiters with their impressive skills on the field. In this article, we will look closer at these standout players, grading them on their performance, potential, and overall impact on their teams. College Coaches and PRZ Readers, these are the next stars of HS Florida football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antwann Raymond | RB | 2025 | CAI | @antwan_official</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>201 rushes – 1643 yards – 20 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A+</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been a long time coming for 2025 running back Antwan Raymond. The 3-star prospect has made the most of his move from Canada, totaling over 1,000 rushing yards in five games playing for Clearwater Academy International. Now he's starting to gain national attention but for Raymond, this was always in the works.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830584' first='Shawn' last='Simeon'] | RB | 2025 | Naples | @ShawnSimeon5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 188 rushes – 2040 yards – 27 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A+</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid is the Real Deal! One of the top running backs in the state produced week in-week out for his squad. It was in the postseason that Simeon truly showed his upside and potential to procure at the next level. Just check the stats and film college coaches, you're going to want to get eyes on this one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826589' first='Dallas' last='Golden'] | ATH | 2024 | Berkeley Prep | @DallasGolden8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State championship stats: </strong>23 rushees – 183 yards – 1 TD | 2 receptions – 38 yards – 1 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A+</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The man on a mission during the state championship weekend was <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826589' first='Dallas' last='Golden']</strong> who seemingly took over the game for his team from the first whistle. Golden gave his all in a huge 28-20 upset win for Berkeley Prep which saw the Buccaneers earn their first state title trophy against one of the national high school programs in Miami Norland. Congrats to Golden, the coaching staff, and community.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Girard Pringle | RB | 2025 | Armwood | @GirardPringle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 219 rushes – 1683 yards – 24 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pringle is that dude. Has to be one of the more underrated running back prospects in the area but he's starting to get the college attention he deserves after a great junior season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of the Rest:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='992858' first='Jamarice' last='Wilder'] | RB | 2025 | Venice |</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 149 rushes - 1279 yards - 25 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A-</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dane Thompkins | RB | 2025 | Lake Minneola | @dane_thompkins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 255 rushes – 1857 yards – 27 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A-</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Bellamy | RB | Class of 2025 | Lakeland Christian | @JoshBellamyJr1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: B+</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bellamy has been a playmaker and productive piece for the Vikings so far this season. He's still slept on in the Polk area despite a nearly 1,000-yard rushing season with double-digit touchdowns.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='836526' first='Nigel' last='Nelson'] | ATH | 2025 | Pensacola Catholic | @Nigelnelson04</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>25 TDs – 5 ints – 50 tackles – 1,500 all-purpose yards – 1,370 rushing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a season for Nelson who got it done on both sides of the ball. Nearly 30 total touchdowns and 50 tackles on the defensive side is the definition of a DOG. The 6-0, 210-pound athlete helped Pensacola Catholic to an 11-3 finish on the season and is set for a major offseason period where he can continue generating college interest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829341' first='Sean' last='Cuono'] | RB | 2025 | Calvary Christian | @seancuono</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 145 rushes – 1024 yards – 8 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: B+</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cuono is a versatile running back prospect who had a productive year on the ground in his junior season. The 5-11, 190-pound Calvary product helped his team to a 10-3 finish as he's another elite prospect that can lock in major Power 5 interest during the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trayvon Jean | RB | 2025 | Golden Gate | @JeanTrayvon0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>230 rushes - 1683 yards - 14 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A-</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antonio Muniz | RB | 2025 | Gulf | @Antonio_M_22</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>1,930 rushing yards - 29 total TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Won the Round Tree Performance Player of the Year for his incredible junior season on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DJ Johnson | RB | 2025 | Riverview | @Thegoatdj_8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>233 rushes - 1660 yards - 23 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: B+</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134135' first='Keenon' last='Johnson'] | RB | 2025 | Hawthorne | @KeenonJohnson1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>212 rushes - 1594 yards - 16 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: B+</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Connor Mccazzio | RB | 2025 | Springstead | @ConnorMccazzio</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>181 rushes- 1529 yards - 21 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRADE: B+</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->