Grading Top 2025 Running Backs
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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…
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Continue ReadingAmong 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.
Antwann Raymond | RB | 2025 | CAI | @antwan_official
2023 stats: 201 rushes – 1643 yards – 20 TD
GRADE: A+
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.
Shawn Simeon Shawn Simeon 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Naples | 2025 State FL | RB | 2025 | Naples | @ShawnSimeon5
2023 stats: 188 rushes – 2040 yards – 27 TD
GRADE: A+
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.
Dallas Golden Dallas Golden 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Tampa Berkeley Prep | 2025 State FL | ATH | 2024 | Berkeley Prep | @DallasGolden8
State championship stats: 23 rushees – 183 yards – 1 TD | 2 receptions – 38 yards – 1 TD
GRADE: A+
The man on a mission during the state championship weekend was Dallas Golden Dallas Golden 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Tampa Berkeley Prep | 2025 State FL 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.
Girard Pringle | RB | 2025 | Armwood | @GirardPringle
2023 stats: 219 rushes – 1683 yards – 24 TD
GRADE: A
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.
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Jamarice Wilder Jamarice Wilder 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Sarasota Booker | 2025 State FL | RB | 2025 | Venice |
2023 stats: 149 rushes – 1279 yards – 25 TD
GRADE: A-
Dane Thompkins | RB | 2025 | Lake Minneola | @dane_thompkins
2023 stats: 255 rushes – 1857 yards – 27 TD
GRADE: A-
Josh Bellamy | RB | Class of 2025 | Lakeland Christian | @JoshBellamyJr1
GRADE: B+
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.
Nigel Nelson Nigel Nelson 6'0" | 210 lbs | ATH Pensacola Catholic | 2025 FL | ATH | 2025 | Pensacola Catholic | @Nigelnelson04
2023 stats: 25 TDs – 5 ints – 50 tackles – 1,500 all-purpose yards – 1,370 rushing
GRADE: A
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.
Sean Cuono Sean Cuono 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2025 State FL | RB | 2025 | Calvary Christian | @seancuono
2023 stats: 145 rushes – 1024 yards – 8 TD
GRADE: B+
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.
Trayvon Jean | RB | 2025 | Golden Gate | @JeanTrayvon0
2023 stats: 230 rushes – 1683 yards – 14 TD
GRADE: A-
Antonio Muniz | RB | 2025 | Gulf | @Antonio_M_22
2023 stats: 1,930 rushing yards – 29 total TD
GRADE: A
Won the Round Tree Performance Player of the Year for his incredible junior season on the ground.
DJ Johnson | RB | 2025 | Riverview | @Thegoatdj_8
2023 stats: 233 rushes – 1660 yards – 23 TD
GRADE: B+
Keenon Johnson Keenon Johnson 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Hawthorne | 2025 State FL | RB | 2025 | Hawthorne | @KeenonJohnson1
2023 stats: 212 rushes – 1594 yards – 16 TD
GRADE: B+
Connor Mccazzio | RB | 2025 | Springstead | @ConnorMccazzio
2023 stats: 181 rushes- 1529 yards – 21 TD
GRADE: B+