2025’s Up Next: Running Backs to Watch in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am diving into the class of 2025. I completed a full film evaluation over their 2023 season, and I was truly impressed with their skillset. Here are five running back prospects to watch this upcoming fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533490"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e5-Foot-1-u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e180 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eRunning Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernArkadelphia's [player_tooltip player_id='533490' first='Kyle' last='Reed'] brings great vision and agility to make every cut needed. His ability to reach the second level is impressive while being a hard running back to take down. Good hands that allow you to scheme around him in the passing game as well. He's going to have a huge senior season in 2024.rnrnNote - 3.4 GPA u0026amp; 30u0022 Vert","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bae57836a17"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ArkadelphiaFB/status/1729534647451672940","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ArkadelphiaFB/status/1729534647451672940 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["830813"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e5-Foot-10u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e190 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eRunning Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernLittle Rock Southwest's running back Luther Tucker has great contact balance and will hit the hole with an excellent burst. He's fluid, agile and runs with a low pad level. Also showcases fluid movement within his cuts, making it hard for the defense to breakdown. He's also a threat in the passing game, making him so versatile. One of my favorite prospects in the class of 2025.rnrnNote - 3.1 GPA u0026amp; 4.5 40","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bae57836aac"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/lll_luther/status/1720985358450454646","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lll_luther/status/1720985358450454646 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["188134"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e170 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eRunning Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernParkview running back u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eMonterrio Elston Jr.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e is a versatile athlete that doesn't just line up in the backfield, he's dangerous out wide in the slot. Displays great agility, fluid movement within his cuts. His vision is top-notch and showcases a great feel and IQ throughout the game. Simply fires of the snap, bursting through the tackles with phenomenal second level, breakaway speed. I expect his name to be discussed throughout the nation during his senior season.rnrnNote – 4.40 (40 time)","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bae57836b50"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/monterrioelston/status/1731770385387901326","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/monterrioelston/status/1731770385387901326 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["325592"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e5-Foot-11u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e170 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eRunning Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernPulaski Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='325592' first='Charlie' last='Cotros'] is a do it all running back, showcasing his versatility. Whether it's short yardage or an average yard to gain, he's a hard nose runner with a great natural balance. Explodes through the line of scrimmage, picking up every yard possible. He also lines up out wide, making him slippery to contain across the field. Such an underrated prospect in the state of Arkansas.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bae57836be0"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CCotros/status/1602136886503510016","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CCotros/status/1602136886503510016 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["626799"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e180 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eRunning Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernLafeyette runs [player_tooltip player_id='626799' first='Andrew' last='Mack'] out of a direct snap scheme, showcasing his patience as a runner. He explodes through the hole once open, displaying his second level breakaway speed. Good agility and footwork after the snap, getting straight downhill for tough yardage. Excited to watch him play in 2024.rnrnNote - 3.0 GPA u0026amp; 4.5 40","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bae57836c68"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrewMack0/status/1704172418472804798","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AndrewMack0/status/1704172418472804798 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->