2025 Film Review: Potential Breakout Running Backs
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During the off-season, we’ve been doing an extensive film review over 100s of prospects in the Natural State. This article will go over potential breakout running back prospects in the class of 2025. Here are five ball carriers that I…
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Continue ReadingDuring the off-season, we’ve been doing an extensive film review over 100s of prospects in the Natural State. This article will go over potential breakout running back prospects in the class of 2025. Here are five ball carriers that I believe will showcase their skillset in 2024:
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- 5-Foot-10
- 220 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2025
Little Rock Christian running back Ronny Anokye brings very good vision, awareness and burst out of the backfield. Anokye displays good athleticism with the ability to be a north and south runner. Good quick first step with good acceleration through the tackles and a one-cut ability to get up field. Demonstrates good footwork & patience when finding a running lane being the LOS. A physical running back with good contact balance. I
Note – 3.6 GPA
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- 5-Foot-10
- 180 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2025
Hoxie running back Prechton Wilkerson Prechton Wilkerson 5’10” | 175 lbs | RB Hoxie | 2025 State AR has a blend of speed, power and athleticism in the backfield and out wide. His versatility is impressive, lining up in the backfield, in the slot or at the X or Y. Displays a quick first step with very good acceleration to reach the second level quickly. Agile mover with fluidity to be a one-cut back or reach the edge and get vertical. Wilkerson has the second level breakaway speed with good vision. Quick release out wide with smooth route running and up field burst to blow by his defender, creating separation.
Note – 3.6 GPA
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- 5-Foot-7
- 200 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2025
Gurdon running back Jamari Williams Jamari Williams 5’7″ | 180 lbs | RB Gurdon | 2025 State AR is a power back with good athleticism in the backfield. Williams displays good vision and patience behind the line of scrimmage with solid acceleration to shoot through the gaps. Strong lower body with good contact balance to break through tackles and get up field through the second level.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
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- 5-Foot-11
- 180 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2025
Northside running back Issac Wright Issac Wright 5’10” | 175 lbs | RB Fort Smith Northside | 2025 State AR is a dynamic playmaker out of the backfield with versatility in both the running and receiving game. Wright displays good agility and contact balance to one-cut and get up field with good burst or break through tackles. Good explosion through the tackles with solid vision. Able to be a receiving threat out of the backfield with good acceleration and strong hands.
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Montrel Matthews Montrel Matthews 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Forrest City | 2025 AR
Montrel Matthews Montrel Matthews 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Forrest City | 2025 AR
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- 5-Foot-10
- 200 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2025
Forrest City running back Montrel Matthews Montrel Matthews 5’10” | 200 lbs | RB Forrest City | 2025 AR is flying under the radar as he showcases a blend of speed, power and athleticism. Matthews displays a quick first step with good acceleration. Demonstrates good vision and patience behind the line of scrimmage, locating the opening and attacking the gap with good up field burst. Good footwork and one-cut ability to move through the tackles or cut out wide. Strong lower body and good contact balance to break tackles consistently.
Note – 3.0 GPA