5 WPA Running Back Prospects That Are A Must Watch In 2024!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5 Western Pennsylvania Running Backs To Keep An Eye On In 2024! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["220266"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='220266' first='Tiqwai' last='Hayes'] is a national prospect out of Aliquippa. Last season Hayes ran for 2,168 yards on 212 carries. 26 of those touches he put in the endzone for 6! I'd also like to mention that the stud RB also had 30 tackles and 4 interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. Tiqwai is a do-it-all all kind of back. He can impress you with his speed, quickness through holes, and ability to stay up after contact. The Quips Running Back is committed to Penn State University. He chose the Nittany Lions over schools like Ohio State, Pitt, Michigan, Maryland, and Cincinnati. I'm excited to see Hayes in his Junior campaign as Aliquippa a 1a program will compete in 5a next season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["598630"],"_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":"South Park has a speedster in [player_tooltip player_id='598630' first='Eric' last='Doerue']. He sits at 2nd all-time at South Park for the 100m with a PR of 10.97. Doerue does hold a school record in the 4x1 with his team running a 44.01. I like his sturdy frame at 6'0 | 205 it gives him the combination of speed and power that lots of coaches love. Eric picked up his first Division 1 offer from Bowling Green on 2/18. He later took a visit there and also made a stop at Miami-Ohio. Last season Doerue ran for 1,517 yards on 230 attempts. Rushing for 18 touchdowns on the year. Just like I mentioned with Hayes, Doerue also had some time on the defensive side of the ball. He put up 41 tackles with 4 sacks to add to the stat sheet. Eric is a Top 100 prospect whom I expect to have a great Senior campaign.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["916710"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='916710' first='Elijah' last='Faulkner']'s recruitment has started to take off and for good reason. The talented running back out of Pittsburgh Central Catholic had a stellar Junior campaign. The 2025 prospect ran for 1,426 yards averaging 7.4 yards per carry on the season. Elijah put 25 of those touches in the end zone for 6! 5 programs have pulled the trigger on Faulkner. Starting it off with Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Navy, Cornell, and Villanova. A game to keep an eye on early in the season is the u0022Week 0u0022 matchup with Saint Frances Academy. I'm excited to see how Faulkner performs in that game! Don't be surprised if you see him break a run or two off for a long touchdown.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["952746"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='952746' first='Kemon' last='Spell'] is a prospect that's already on the radar for multiple Division 1 programs. The 2027 prospect out of McKeesport High School picked up his first offer back on 9/14 from Pittsburgh University. Spell was later offered by UNLV, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Toledo. Kemon put up over 1,100 all purpose yards his freshman year. When it came to putting the ball in the end zone Spell did it in every way. He scored 11 on offense, 2 on special teams, and 2 on defense. Kemon also had 40 tackles and 3 interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. Spell is all over the field, and I'm excited to see how he develops over these next three seasons!","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1155840"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1155840' first='Maclane' last='Miller'] is looking to contribute a lot more to Pine Richland's offense in 2024. The rising Junior ran for 315 yards with 4 touchdowns to add to the stat sheet. With All-Conference RB [player_tooltip player_id='119123' first='Ethan' last='Pillar'] graduating Miller looks to take a bigger role in the backfield. He shows his quickness on tape, and ability to shed off defenders in the open field. He won't be an easy back to take down in 2024. With an expanded role, and more film out on Maclane next year his recruitment might start to heat up. Keep an eye out for Miller during the 2024 season!","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6621cfe1832f6"} /-->