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Michael Dellumo IL #84 RB #9 HEIGHT 5'10" WEIGHT 185 POS RB CLASS 2025 View Profile Michael Dellumo State: Illinois School: Maine South Michael Dellumo Michael Dellumo 5’10” | 185 lbs | RB Maine South | 2025 State IL is…
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Continue ReadingMichael Dellumo Michael Dellumo 5’10” | 185 lbs | RB Maine South | 2025 State IL is a crucial part of Maine South’s spread offense attack. His ability to catch the ball out of the backfield or line up as a wide receiver stresses the defense. He has the ability to get downhill in a hurry, utilizing his speed and balance. As long as he has the ball in his hands, good things happen. Last year, he accounted for 1,765 total yards and 22 touchdowns for the Hawks.
Jeraius Rice
Jeraius Rice
Jeraius Rice’s skills were on full display last year. Rice was a part of one of the top-performing offenses in 2023. Rice possesses ‘home run’ speed from the running back position; he has the ability to break for a big run that can go the distance at any time. His ability to run routes out of the backfield only added to his game last year, solidifying him as one of the top running backs for the upcoming year.
John McAuliffe John McAuliffe 6’0″ | 190 lbs | RB Marist | 2025 IL is a Swiss Army knife for Marsit High School; his coaches do a good job of utilizing his ability to get him the ball. He is a one-cut back who hits the hole at full speed once he sees daylight. His top-end speed is evident not only on his long runs from the running back position but also as a returner. McAuliffe has big-play ability on special teams as a punt returner. He accounted for 1,650 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdowns during the 2023 season.
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Martin Cohen
Martin Cohen
Martin Cohen is a rangy athlete at the running back position. He lines up most of the time from the wing position, which allows him to execute sweep plays and counters effectively. Cohen covers a lot of ground when he runs the ball, and his background as a wide receiver makes him a weapon in the passing game as well.