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Which 2025 RB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?

Which 2025 RB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?
CJ Marable
CJ Marable February 17, 2024 @ 10:18 PM
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Josh Griffin
Josh Griffin 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB | 2025
AL
Terence Gaines
Terence Gaines 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB | 2025
AL
Hunter Palmer
Hunter Palmer 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB | 2023
NE
Tristan Childers
Tristan Childers 5'11" | 215 lbs | RB | 2025
AL
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In Alabama, the rich tradition of producing top-tier talent continues to flourish, and the running back position is no exception. With the 2025 season on the horizon, the attention turns to identifying the standout running backs who are primed for breakout performances.

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Hunter Palmer

Hunter Palmer

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RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
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Weight
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NE
Which 2025 RB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?
Palmer is a decisive, downhill runner with great contact balance who consistently gets the hard yards, lowering his...
Written by CJ Marable
Midland (NE)
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School: Wisner-Pilger
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Which 2025 RB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?
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