2024 8th Grade GA Future Stars: Running Back Selection Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The stakes are always high in this game particularly at the running back position because every year the bar keeps being raised with depth. I'm anxious to see the numbers around this time each year because any of these selectees can go off and put this team on their back. It's just a matter of who will be consistent and show out when their number is called to produce. All of these backs mentioned have the goods to be a big reason they celebrate when the clock stops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734250"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Any time the reigning MVP returns to a program, it can't be a bad thing. That's the case here with Craft Jr. who came away with the Future Stars Game MVP award as a 7th grader last year. A thick, stocky, battering ram of a running back in the neighborhood of 5-foot-7 and 200 pounds, he's runs low to the ground is a load to bring down. He'll have even the toughest of linebackers quickly making a business decision when it's 1-on-1 in the hole.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1038480"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"It took me a minute to realize it, but McNealy is the same 2028 running back prospect that played on the 6th grade (2022) and 7th Grade (2023) Tennessee Future Stars last year. McNealy is from Chattanooga (Tennessee) but is literally on the borderline between the two states. At 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds, he's a very complete running back. I currently have him ranked as a Top 5 Middle Tennessee running back and am on record saying, that he strikes me as a player with a huge upside. Nice jump cuts and transitions when slicing across the field. Finishes runs well with solid balance and control.u0022","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1234799"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"I'm yet to see Robinson play live, but from everything I've seen and heard about himu002du002dhe'll be a treat. Also a wrestler and a standout on the track, I'm very intrigued by the 5-foot-6, 135-pounder with 4.9 speed in the forty. One of the intricate pieces to Monroe County Middle School winning its third-straight league title, look for Robinson to play the role of the speedy, scat back that can get loose in a quick hurry.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["723504"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Back for another year, and rocking MVP honors on his belt from both the FSG and Prep Redzone camps this year is Wynn Jr. out of Washington Wilkes Middle School. This ti-sport athlete has the goods to make big plays in the backfield and playing deep in the return game. With his smaller build he stand tall in speed and explosion. I love how he keeps each defender on his toes with the ability to make people miss in the hole and stretch the field laterally. Once he decides to activate that fast twitch to get upfield go grab your popcorn. The vision and big play potential of this prospect is a no brainer to keep in the mix.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661e8b466ee33"} /-->