2025 Film Room: Western Suburbs Running Backs
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We continue to move along with our breakdown of prospects in the 2025 class. Next up we dive into the running back film from prospects across the state! Here is Film Room: 2025 Western Suburbs Running Backs! Troy Velez Troy…
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Continue ReadingWe continue to move along with our breakdown of prospects in the 2025 class. Next up we dive into the running back film from prospects across the state! Here is Film Room: 2025 Western Suburbs Running Backs!
Troy Velez Troy Velez 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Geneva | 2025 State IL (Geneva – 5’10” 180)
Velez is a 5’10” back that is a tough runner inside the tackles. Powerful getting downhill racking up first downs in bunches. Finishes runs with power and quick cuts to get up the field for positive yards.
Michael Rumoro Michael Rumoro 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Geneva | 2025 IL (Geneva – 5’9” 175)
The athleticism jumps off the film for Rumoro. On the first play he hurdles over a defender. Never gives up on runs always keeping his legs churning. Burst with the rock in his hands with such explosion through the line of scrimmage. Brings the power at the goal line when going through the teeth of the defense. Has some pass catch potential too with his soft hands.
Steven Holmes (Argo – 5’11” 155)
Holmes is a back with some juice! He is an explosive runner in the open field that shows burst and good vision reading his blocks and tacklers down the field.
Vontae Clark (Glenbard South 6’2” 188)
Liked the tape of Clark. At 6’2″ he has good size and a nose for the endzone. 12 total TDs on the season. Plays behind his backs using quick cuts and gets up field. Uses his size to his advantage blowing up defenders. Clark runs really hard and has smooth acceleration!
London Leflore (South Elgin – 5’10” 195)
Big and bruising running back. This kid is a tank! He runs behind his pads and loves to do damage in between the tackles. Nose for the end zone and would be a great short yardage back that could even play some full back. Absolutely punishing runner!
Derek Thavisay Derek Thavisay 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB South Elgin | 2025 IL (South Elgin – 5’10” 166)
Thavisay is a dive threat in South Elgin’s triple option attack. Most of his runs are up the middle and he does have a knack for breaking a few of them. Also brings value contributing on special teams.
Aiden Clark Aiden Clark 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Naperville Central | 2025 IL (Naperville Central – 5’8” 190)
Strong and compact running back that has good speed and quickness. Attacks out of the shot gun getting downhill with good burst. Capable pass catcher out of the backfield. Snatches passes and doesn’t miss a beat running in stride. Solid vision overall.