7A District 4 Top Returning RB’s in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>With the 2024 season inching closer, I'm doing an analysis of linebacker&nbsp;prospects from every Classification/Region/District in Florida. Doing these analysis allows me to spotlight a lot of players.&nbsp;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.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Aaron Hardy- Boone High c/o 26</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'9 180lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hardy could end up being one of the best backs in the district in 2024. Last season he rushed for 544 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry with 5 rushing touchdowns. He'll team up with Daniel Smith this season and form a potent one-two punch in the district. Unfortunately, he doesn't have any Hudl film to evaluate. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Strengths:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>N/A</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Film</em><strong><em>: N/A</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Daniel Smith- Boone Gate High c/o 26</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'9 185lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Smith will be a big part of the Braves offense this season. In 2023 he rushed for 355 yards, averaging an outstanding 7.6 yards per carry with 3 rushing touchdowns. He had 2-100 yard rushing games. Smith is a two-way player that finished second on the team with 80 tackles! I expect his production to double this season. Unfortunately, he doesn't have any Hudl film to evaluate. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Strengths:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>N/A</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Film</em><strong><em>: N/A</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1322960' first='Israel' last='Buchin-Recio']- Freedom High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'8 175lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Buchin-Recio is an under the radar prospect that could end up being one of the big surprise players in the district this season. He has the talent and the ability to be one of the best backs in the district. He's a two-way player that also excels on the defensive side of the ball as well finishing  second On the team and tackles with 77; he also had 9 TFL, 6 sacks, and one INT! Really good player that coaches need to head to Orlando and check out this Spring.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Strengths:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Runs with good vision, balance, and acceleration</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Despite size he can run through tackles&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Outstanding on defense and could play on either side of the ball at the next level</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Film</em><strong><em>: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15882072/Israel-BuchinRecio">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15882072/Israel-BuchinRecio</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Malakai Estrada- Timber Creek High c/o 26</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'8 160lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Estrada is a player to keep an eye on this Spring and into the 2024 season. He finished second on the team with 217 yards rushing, averaging an outstanding 8 yards per carry, with 3 touchdowns. Estrada could be one of the surprise players in the district this season.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Strengths:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Good speed (4.63 40)</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Quick cutting runner that knifes through defenses</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Ability to pick up chunks of yards</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Film</em><strong><em>: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18552099/Malaki-Estrada">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18552099/Malaki-Estrada</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->