Wheeling University Skills Showcase: The RBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 60 prospects made their way to Wheeling University for their combined Junior Day/Skills Showcase camp on a very hot Sunday afternoon. There was a plethora of talent in attendance with many of the prospects receiving offers from the host Cardinals after the event. Here were the running backs who competed at the Wheeling U Skills Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1582405' first='Mykel' last='Quito']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Harrison Central (OH)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"2025 Harrison Central (OH) running back [player_tooltip player_id='1582405' first='Mykel' last='Quito'] was a name I was quite familiar with before the event from being from the area and he's quite an impressive athlete in person. At 6'1 215, Quito sticks out like a sore thumb compared to most running backs at any level of football. He just wrapped up a very good basketball season and rushed for nearly 1,500 yards and 22 touchdowns on 6.7 yards per carry as a junior on the football field. His lateral quickness can continue to improve but I thought his 4.8 40 was a very good time for him with how big of an athlete he is. Although not known for his pass-catching ability, Quito stood out during 1-on-1s and was a tough cover for linebackers to match up with. From watching his film, Quito is a highly physical runner which is expected given his size who has a one cut-and-go running style. He can be a tremendous asset in the backfield as a pass blocker on pass plays and is the type of runner who will rarely go down on first contact and often requires 2 or 3 defenders to get him on the ground.rnrnQuito will have his pick of D2 offers by SIgning Day and if he can max out his athletic ceiling, he has D1 potential.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664bc8bdd7d2b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mykel_quito/status/1792316489690681741","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/mykel_quito/status/1792316489690681741 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["626302"],"_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":"It was unfortunate that 2025 West Branch (OH) running back Boston Mulinix had to leave the camp portion of the event early on because he certainly looked the part out there during testing and some individual drills. Mulinix is a compact and strongly built 5'7 195 who has clearly spent ample time in the weight room and likely was pound for pound one of the strongest athletes in attendance. Mulinix has the athleticism to pair with it as he ripped off a 4.6  40, 4.25 pro shuttle, and a 3-yard leap in the broad jump. From watching his film, all of those raw athletic traits showed up in his junior highlight tape where he produced an 1,100 yards rushing and 21 touchdowns season in 2023. Mulinix is explosive through the hole and can accelerate to top speed by the time he's through it. He has good footwork and a change of direction behind and beyond the line of scrimmage and can make defenders miss and find an open hole. Even as a shorter running back, Mulinix's raw strength is a huge benefit to him when running through arm tackles and making the first defender miss.rnrnThe Cardinals offered him a scholarship even without getting to see him the entire camp and it's no surprise why they're so high on him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664bc8bdd7dc0"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/boston_mulinix/status/1792359242781147293","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/boston_mulinix/status/1792359242781147293 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["414858"],"_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":"2025 New Albany (OH) running back Ashton Allen also received an offer from the host Cardinals after a strong performance at their Skills Showcase. He was another strong tester with a 4.62 40, 4.31 pro shuttle, and a 3-yard broad jump that translated to his movement during individual drills and in 1-on-1s. Allen has great feet with innate quickness and fluid hips to change direction on a dime. His burst and stop-and-start ability is also impressive so it's no surprise why he's so highly thought of by our Ohio site where they have him ranked as a Top 20 RB in a deep and talented state. Working out of an old-school Wing-T offense, Allen may not see many modern formational carries but will be well-equipped as a between-the-tackles runner.rnrnHis stock should skyrocket this summer and throughout his senior season with more college offers from D2 schools and potentially even D1.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664bc8bdd7e4d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ashton_a2025/status/1792317144375431232","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ashton_a2025/status/1792317144375431232 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054286"],"_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":"2025 Ellwood City (PA) running back Elijah Palmer-McCane was the very first RB name that I starred when watching that position group go through drills. He measured in at an impressive 5'10 and nearly 210 pounds and moved like a smaller back. Palmer-McCane ripped off a blazing 4.7 40 along with an impressive 4.4 pro shuttle and a 3-yard broad jump which were all great numbers for his build. Ellwood City may have struggled as a team last season but Palmer-McCane was a huge bright spot for them rushing for 1,156 yards and 13 scores. He was a tough cover during 1-on-1s for linebackers and I'm sure he takes his game to another level with pads on.rnrnUnfortunately, he's not big on Twitter or has much film available to further evaluate, but after his performance at the Wheeling U camp, I would wager he received an offer if he didn't have one already.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664bc8bdd7ecc"} /-->