2025 Film Room: Western Suburbs Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue to move along with our breakdown of prospects in the 2025 class.&nbsp; Next up we dive into the running back film from prospects across the state!&nbsp; Here is <strong>Film Room: 2025 Western Suburbs Running Backs</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252511' first='Troy' last='Velez'] (Geneva – 5'10” 180)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Velez is a 5'10" back that is a tough runner inside the tackles. Powerful getting downhill racking up first downs in bunches.&nbsp; Finishes runs with power and quick cuts to get up the field for positive yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='330457' first='Michael' last='Rumoro'] (Geneva – 5'9” 175)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athleticism jumps off the film for Rumoro.&nbsp; On the first play he hurdles over a defender.&nbsp; Never gives up on runs always keeping his legs churning.&nbsp; Burst with the rock in his hands with such explosion through the line of scrimmage.&nbsp; Brings the power at the goal line when going through the teeth of the defense.&nbsp; Has some pass catch potential too with his soft hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Steven Holmes (Argo – 5'11” 155)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holmes is a back with some juice!&nbsp; He is an explosive runner in the open field that shows burst and good vision reading his blocks and tacklers down the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292301' first='Vontae' last='Clark'] (Glenbard South 6'2” 188)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked the tape of Clark.&nbsp; At 6'2" he has good size and a nose for the endzone.&nbsp; 12 total TDs on the season. Plays behind his backs using quick cuts and gets up field.&nbsp; Uses his size to his advantage blowing up defenders. Clark runs really hard and has smooth acceleration!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>London Leflore (South Elgin – 5'10” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big and bruising running back. This kid is a tank! He runs behind his pads and loves to do damage in between the tackles.&nbsp; Nose for the end zone and would be a great short yardage back that could even play some full back.&nbsp; Absolutely punishing runner!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227613' first='Derek' last='Thavisay'] (South Elgin – 5'10” 166)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thavisay is a dive threat in South Elgin's triple option attack.&nbsp; Most of his runs are up the middle and he does have a knack for breaking a few of them.&nbsp; Also brings value contributing on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1095114' first='Aiden' last='Clark'] (Naperville Central – 5'8” 190)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong and compact running back that has good speed and quickness.&nbsp; Attacks out of the shot gun getting downhill with good burst.&nbsp; Capable pass catcher out of the backfield. Snatches passes and doesn't miss a beat running in stride. Solid vision overall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->