7A District 12 Running Back Spotlight in 2024
With the 2024 season inching closer, I’m doing an analysis of running back prospects from every Classification/Region/District in Florida. Doing these analysis allows me to spotlight a lot of players. There are a lot of young talented prospects and several sleeper prospects…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2024 season inching closer, I’m doing an analysis of running back prospects from every Classification/Region/District in Florida. Doing these analysis allows me to spotlight a lot of players. There are a lot of young talented prospects and several sleeper prospects that could start getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Dylan Furshman- Jupiter High c/o 25
6’1 225lbs
Furshman is an under the radar prospect to watch out for this season. He chipped in on offense last season and rushed for 247 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry, with 4 touchdowns. He’s a really good linebacker prospect that led the team in tackles and was selected 1st team All-County on defense.
Strengths:
- Runs with good power
- Natural between the tackles runner
- Powerful lower body to run through contact
Anthony Palmer- Palm Beach Lakes High c/o 25
5’10 191lbs
Palmer is a talented athlete out of the Palm Beach area. Palmer had a successful season last year that earned him some recognition this off-season where he’s received an invitation to the US Army Bowl National Combine and a junior day invite to Keiser University.
Strengths:
- Impressive contact balance
- Consistently breaks tackles
- One cut runner that gets up field quickly
Tyree Pearson- Wellington High c/o 26
5’11 200lbs
Pearson will be a player that the Wolverines will rely on heavily this season to help them get back in District title contention in 2024. Last season he rushed for 292 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per carry, with 1 touchdowns and 1-100 yard rushing game. He also chipped in with 15 receptions for 120 yards. Pearson was selected Sun Sentinel Honorable Mention last season.
Strengths:
- Threat as a receiver
- Versatility to line up all over the field
- Playmaker
Zequan Wright- Palm Beach Central High c/o 25
5’9 175lbs
Wright’s stock is on the rise and could end up being the best athlete in the district next season. He helped guide the Broncos to a 10-3 record and into the Regional Finals of the State playoffs in 2023. Last season he finished with 473 yards rushing, averaging 7.0 yards per carry and 8 touchdowns. Wright was voted 1st Team All-County and currently has 3 D1 offers from Akron, Eastern Kentucky, and UMass.
Strengths:
- Homerun hitting speed
- Accelerates to top speed quickly
- Vision and instincts as a runner