Top 7A District 3 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 running back&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>[player_tooltip player_id='833746' first='Jalon' last='Lewis']- Hagerty High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'9 180lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Lewis is a very talented rising senior running back Prospect from Hagerty High.  Last season the 1st Team All-Conference selection rushed for 720 yards, averaging 6.7 yards per carry, with 2 touchdowns. He also had 23 receptions for 376 yards. He's a good under-the-radar Prospect coaches need to 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>3-down back&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Excellent agility to make defenders miss&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Has a natural spin move that is impressive&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Film</em><strong><em>: <a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/6556424bb2c66a18d54469b3">https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/6556424bb2c66a18d54469b3</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='1229946' first='Porter' last='Williams']- Hagerty High/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'8 180lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Williams was impressive last season as a junior. He forms one of the districts best one-two punch with Lewis. He was a major part of the really good rushing attack that helped the Huskies go 6-5 and into the State playoffs last season. Williams finished the season with 433 yards rushing, averaging 7.1 yards per carry with 5 touchdowns and  1-100 yard rushing game on the season. He also had 4 receptions for 66 yards. Williams is a player that I think will have a breakout season in 2024.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Strengths:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Lateral quickness to easily change directions without slowing down</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Contact balance to bounce off hits</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Has the acceleration to get to the edge&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Film</em><strong><em>: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16074547/Porter-Williams">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16074547/Porter-Williams</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='943260' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas']- Lake Mary High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'10 175lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thomas is one of the most talented running backs in the district. Thomas helped spearhead a rushing attack that guided the Rams to 10-2 record and into the Regional semifinals of the State playoffs. Last season he rushed for 1041 yards, averaging 7.7 yards per carry, with 8 touchdowns. Thomas also had 18 receptions for 320 yards and 4 touchdowns. Thomas has the ability to be one of the best running backs in the State next season. His recruiting his heating up and picked up his first D1 offer from Bowling Green on January 29th.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Strengths:&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Cutback vision and burst through the hole&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Has the ability to run with power or finesse</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Explosiveness to take it to the house at any point in the game</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Film</em><strong><em>: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17604380/Isaiah-Thomas">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17604380/Isaiah-Thomas</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Rodney Grant- Seminole High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'11 195lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Grant will be the next big-time running back to come out of Seminole High! Last season he finished second on the team in rushing with 746 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry, with 8 touchdowns and 1-100 yard rushing game. Grant was named to the Orlando Sentinel Super 60, coaches keep an eye on him 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>Lateral quickness in the hole is outstanding&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Does a really good job setting up his blocks and eluding defenders&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Gets to top speed very quickly&nbsp;</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Film</em><strong><em>: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17081420/Rodney-Grant">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17081420/Rodney-Grant</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->