2025’s Up Next: Running Backs to Watch in 2024
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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. Kyle Reed AR…
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Continue ReadingI 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.
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Arkadelphia’s Kyle Reed Kyle Reed 5’11” | 185 lbs | RB Arkadelphia | 2025 State AR 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.
Note – 3.4 GPA & 30″ Vert
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Little 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.
Note – 3.1 GPA & 4.5 40
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Parkview running back Monterrio Elston Jr. 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.
Note – 4.40 (40 time)
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Pulaski Academy’s Charlie Cotros Charlie Cotros 5’11” | 165 lbs | RB Pulaski Academy | 2025 State AR 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.
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Lafeyette runs Andrew Mack Andrew Mack 6’0″ | 185 lbs | RB Lafayette County | 2025 State AR 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.
Note – 3.0 GPA & 4.5 40