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Top Returning Rushers From 2023

Top Returning Rushers From 2023
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson January 18, 2024 @ 07:22 PM
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Sam Ersland
Sam Ersland 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB | 2025
WI
Brady Kaufman
Brady Kaufman 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB | 2026
WI
Tommy Novotny
Tommy Novotny 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB | 2026
WI
Tommy Lutz
Tommy Lutz 6'2" | 210 lbs | RB | 2025
WI
Grant Dean
Grant Dean 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH | 2025
WI
Paxton Rothmeier
Paxton Rothmeier 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB | 2025
WI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code Johnson30 for 30% off a subscription</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 2023 we saw five RBs from across WI break the 2,000 yard mark. Many others were close behind. As you could guess, the top of the charts is filled with senior talent. Many of those dudes will be taking their talents to the next level. Also at the top of the charts are athletes who will be back and forcing defenses to continue to try and find a way to contain them. These workhorses are the focal point of today's article. The athletes returning with the most production from 2023. Let's get it started!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Christian Collins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Green Bay Notre Dame","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Not only is Christian the top returning rusher in WI, the junior RB led the entire state in 2023. He led in rushing yards with 2,503 yards and touchdowns with 40. Collins also finished 2nd in rushing yards per game with 192.5 yards. Turn on the tape and you see a dominant runner. Collins has the long speed to create the long gains and highlight reel TD. However, his top traits are his vision with the ball and his blend of power and balance. Collins sees the field so well with the ball in his hands. His eyes quickly find blocks, lanes, and aiming points. His ability to run through contact and bounce off hits while staying square over his feet is natural and easy for him. Christian's huge numbers have me excited for next fall as he looks to repeat or beat them.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec25183d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18095668/6531d26e3448d811984199ee' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec2518f4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Parker Maney","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Reedsville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Junior RB/DB Parker Maney out of Reedsville is the next highly productive prospect coming through the program. Reedsville made a deep run in the 2023 playoffs, and leading the way was Parker. The 6'1u0022 170 lbs athlete amassed 2,091 yards, 28 TDs, at a rate of 174.2 yards per game. That yardage was 5th in the state, the TDs were good enough for 8th overall, and the YPG was 9th. Parker doesn't have any highlights at this time, but he will be one I check in on throughout the offseason to see if any are published.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec25198c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["262065"],"_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":"One of the top returning players in WI is also one of the top returning rushers. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='262065' first='Grant' last='Dean'] is a stud two-way playmaker. As far as traits go, the standout athlete fits best at safety. Where he can quickly diagnose plays and use his burst, agility, and speed to get to the ball quickly to make plays. On offense, that athleticism was key to his ability to put together one of the best non-senior performances. He was 12th in the state with 1,774 yards, and 14th with 25 TDs. Grant is able to further capitalize on those superior athletic traits with strong instincts and vision. He does a great job of finding where to attack and how to use blocks while always attacking downhill. I'm excited to watch him lead this talented Neenah team next fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec2519ed"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16066338/6548f5145797bf0af0ce771a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251a0d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aiden Humphreys","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wrightstown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Aiden put together one of the best seasons in the state while helping lead Wrightstown all the way to Madison for a State Championship appearance. Aiden finished 25th in the state with 1,566 rushing yards. While amassing that number, Aiden demonstrated the ability to find the slightest running lane to slip through and then the ability to burst away from the crowd. It is all throughout the highlights below. The speed is there to leave everyone in the dust. Plus the well put together back is able to run behind his pads, and break tackles to gain the tough yards. Keep an eye on him to see how he and his team follow up their successful 2023.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251a98"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16411397/65399e9e0c5e140a4cf90c11' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251ab7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["948094"],"_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":"Tommy proved to be one of the best backs in the state in 2023 on his way to a D1 State Championship. Tommy seemed to get better and better as the year went on, culminating in a dominant state championship game. In total, Novotny put up 1,548 rushing yards and 28 TDs. Those 28 TDs were good enough for 8th in the state. On tape there is so much to like about the sophomore playmaker. He is already a mismatch with the ball in his hands. Tommy dominates out in space. He beats angles, attacks open space and sets defenders up like a punt returner. Tommy also does a great job getting himself into space. His vision and agility allow him to get through the line, make people miss, and then win the race to the end zone. The sophomore is also a receiving threat to account for. Check out the tape and get him on your boards now.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251b17"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17984583/650727161600960ab08f24c5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251b37"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1599741' first='Sam' last='Ersland']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wisconsin Dells","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Next up we have Wisconsin Dells junior RB [player_tooltip player_id='1599741' first='Sam' last='Ersland']. The 5'11u0022 175 lbs RB finished his junior season with an impressive 1,540 yards. After watching through the tape for the first time, I came away impressed. Sam does a good job of following blocks, is decisive as a runner, and has the athleticism needed to create the big play. Sam attacks his aiming point, sticks his foot in the ground, and gets up field. The reported 4.65 40 speed stands out from the crowd too. I'm excited to see him take a step forward on the field this fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251bbe"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16198124/653c30f00c53e803d486eebc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251bde"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gavin Voss","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Colby","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Gavin had to step up more than some expected this fall. 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Check out the tape.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251c66"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16231382/65538a1f0660d304081e0ef7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a9cec251c86"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Owen Seffrood","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Black Hawk/ Warren","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"We don't have any tape to go off of, but Owen put together a strong junior season on the stat sheet. 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In 2023 we saw five RBs from across WI break the 2,000 yard mark. Many others were close behind. As you could guess, the top of the charts is filled with senior talent. Many of those dudes will be taking their talents to the next level. Also at the top of the charts are athletes who will be back and forcing defenses to continue to try and find a way to contain them. These workhorses are the focal point of today's article. The athletes returning with the most production from 2023. Let's get it started!

Christian Collins

Christian Collins

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS RB
CLASS 2025

Christian Collins

School: Green Bay Notre Dame

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Not only is Christian the top returning rusher in WI, the junior RB led the entire state in 2023. He led in rushing yards with 2,503 yards and touchdowns with 40. Collins also finished 2nd in rushing yards per game…

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Parker Maney

Parker Maney

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Parker Maney

School: Reedsville

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Junior RB/DB Parker Maney out of Reedsville is the next highly productive prospect coming through the program. Reedsville made a deep run in the 2023 playoffs, and leading the way was Parker. The 6&#8217;1&#8243; 170 lbs athlete amassed 2,091 yards,…

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Grant Dean

Grant Dean

WI
ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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State: Wisconsin
School: Neenah

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One of the top returning players in WI is also one of the top returning rushers. Junior Grant Dean Grant Dean 6&#039;1&quot; | 190 lbs | ATH Neenah | 2025 State WI is a stud two-way playmaker. As far as…

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Aiden Humphreys

Aiden Humphreys

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Aiden Humphreys

School: Wrightstown

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Aiden put together one of the best seasons in the state while helping lead Wrightstown all the way to Madison for a State Championship appearance. Aiden finished 25th in the state with 1,566 rushing yards. While amassing that number, Aiden…

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Tommy Novotny

Tommy Novotny

WI #43
RB #2
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Tommy
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Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Marquette University
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WI
Top Returning Rushers From 2023
Tommy proved to be one of the best backs in the state in 2023 on his way to...
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Tommy Novotny

State: Wisconsin
School: Marquette University

Tommy proved to be one of the best backs in the state in 2023 on his way to a D1 State Championship. Tommy seemed to get better and better as the year went on, culminating in a dominant state championship game. In total, Novotny put up 1,548 rushing yards and 28 TDs. Those 28 TDs were good enough for 8th in the state. On tape there is so much to like about the sophomore playmaker. He is already a mismatch with the ball in his hands. Tommy dominates out in space. He beats angles, attacks open space and sets defenders up like a punt returner. Tommy also does a great job getting himself into space. His vision and agility allow him to get through the line, make people miss, and then win the race to the end zone. The sophomore is also a receiving threat to account for. Check out the tape and get him on your boards now.

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Sam Ersland Sam Ersland 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Wisconsin Dells | 2025 State WI

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS RB
CLASS 2025

Sam Ersland Sam Ersland 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Wisconsin Dells | 2025 State WI

School: Wisconsin Dells

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Next up we have Wisconsin Dells junior RB Sam Ersland Sam Ersland 5&#039;9&quot; | 175 lbs | RB Wisconsin Dells | 2025 State WI . The 5&#8217;11&#8221; 175 lbs RB finished his junior season with an impressive 1,540 yards. After…

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Is this you, Brady Kaufman Brady Kaufman 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Sun Prairie East | 2026 State WI

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS RB
CLASS 2026

Brady Kaufman Brady Kaufman 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Sun Prairie East | 2026 State WI

School: Sun Prairie East

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Our final returning back who cracked the Top 50 rushing yardage totals in 2023 is Sun Prairie East&#8217;s Brady Kaufman Brady Kaufman 5&#039;11&quot; | 170 lbs | RB Sun Prairie East | 2026 State WI . The 5&#8217;11&#8221; 155 lbs…

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