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Five New 2028 Texas Running Backs PRZ Next Profiles

Five New 2028 Texas Running Backs PRZ Next Profiles
Arlen Harris
Arlen Harris
February 22, 2024 @ 07:40 AM
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Juan Zuniga
Juan Zuniga RB | 2028
TX
Jonathan Thomas
Jonathan Thomas RB | 2028
TX
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB | 2028
TX
Anthony Rodriguez
Anthony Rodriguez RB | 2028
TX
Kennedy Johnson
Kennedy Johnson RB | 2028
TX
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Can pick speed back up pretty quickly and becomes more of a handful when gets through the line of scrimmage untouched.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eChallenge- run through the smoke. don't stop feet on contact or when hole closes.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1188578"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1188578' first='Jonathan' last='Thomas'] is on the smaller side as a three sport athlete who plays big. Can return kicks and fits the utility role more to keep defenses honest.  Smart and hard working. The next four years will be a progression to develop into a well rounded ball carrier. 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Setting up a profile on the prep redzone next website is just the icebreaker. From there you want to get accurate numbers and highlights to be evaluated in the best way possible. I chose five newcomers to highlight and challenge to help chase the top dawgs in their class and how important it is to never stop developing your craft. Cream rises to the top!

Kennedy Johnson

Kennedy Johnson

POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Kennedy
Johnson RB
Class
2028
TX
Five New 2028 Texas Running Backs PRZ Next Profiles
Kennedy Johnson is a compact and shifty running back with a 5’7, 147 pound frame. Film shows quick...
Written by Arlen Harris
Read more at PrepRedzone​.com
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Kennedy Johnson

State: Texas
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Anthony Rodriguez

Anthony Rodriguez

POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Anthony
Rodriguez RB
Class
2028
TX
Five New 2028 Texas Running Backs PRZ Next Profiles
Anthony Rodriguez is a well built ball carrier with experience at multiple positions. Shows off his competitive nature...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Anthony Rodriguez

State: Texas
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Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

TX
RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Robert
Taylor RB
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Lufkin
|
TX
Five New 2028 Texas Running Backs PRZ Next Profiles
Robert Taylor is a bigger back coming off a 1200 yard season and 15 touchdowns. Has good agility...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Robert Taylor

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State: Texas
School: Lufkin
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Highlights

Jonathan Thomas

Jonathan Thomas

POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Jonathan
Thomas RB
Class
2028
TX
Five New 2028 Texas Running Backs PRZ Next Profiles
Jonathan Thomas is on the smaller side as a three sport athlete who plays big. Can return kicks...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Jonathan Thomas

State: Texas
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Juan Zuniga

Juan Zuniga

POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Juan
Zuniga RB
Class
2028
TX
Five New 2028 Texas Running Backs PRZ Next Profiles
Juan Zuniga falls on the smaller side in the backfield, however, has what you need to carry the...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Juan Zuniga

State: Texas
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