7A District 2 Top Returning RB’s 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.
Ladamion Bletcher- DeLand High c/o 26
5’9 165lbs
Bletcher is a very talented rising junior running back Prospect from DeLand High. Last season he rushed for 496 yards, averaged 5 yards per carry, with 8 touchdowns. He also had 4 receptions for 91 yards. He’s a good under-the-radar Prospect coaches need to check out. Bletcher us a two-sport athlete that has a 3.2 GPA.
Strengths:
- Threat out of the backfield in the passing game
- Consistently makes defenders miss in space
- Smooth and patient
Marcus Mitchell- Flagler Palm Coast High/o 25
5’8 225lbs
Mitchell was impressive last season as a junior. He’s the top returning back in the district for the 2024 season. Mitchell finished the season with 1455 yards rushing, averaging 7.8 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns and 10-100 yard rushing game on the season! He also 2 receptions for 21 yards. Mitchell was selected a first team All-Area player.
Strengths:
- Punishing runner
- Natural low center of gravity
- Runs with good forward lean
Ehimen Ajede- Flagler Palm Coast High c/o 27
5’11 175lbs
Ajede is a talented up-and-coming running back in the district. Ajede forms a good one-two punch with Mitchell. Ajede rushed for 356 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, with a touchdown. Ajede has the ability to be one of the best running backs in the district over the next several seasons.
Strengths:
- Cutback vision
- Good job running behind his pads
- Vision and ability to maximize running lanes
Anthony Hayden- Spruce Creek High c/o 26
5’8 200lbs
Hayden is an intriguing running back prospect in the district. He led the team in rushing with 659 yards, with 5 touchdowns with 3-100 yard rushing games. Hayden was named running back of the year for Spruce Creek, coaches keep an eye on him Spring.
Strengths:
- Good receiving back that had 7 receptions for a 102 yds and a touchdown
- Good lateral agility
- Runs with a natural low center of gravity
Jabailey Morris- University High c/o 25
5’8 190lbs
Morris was part of a outstanding offense that helped the Titans go 10-2 and into the Regional semifinals of the State playoffs. May led the team in rushing with 604 yards, averaging 7.5 yd per carry with 8 touchdowns. Morris earned 2nd team All-Area last season.
Strengths:
- Good burst through the hole
- Contact balance
- Can run with power