2025 Rankings: Top Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Illinois recently updated our class of 2025 rankings extending the list from 150 to 300 ranked prospects along with 140+ on the watch list.&nbsp; Now we dive into each position to look at who is the cream of the crop including here in <strong>2025 Rankings: Top Running Backs</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='201724' first='Dierre' last='Hill'] Jr (Belleville Althoff – 6'0” 185)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Want an absolute superstar running back?&nbsp; How about Hill who racked up 1788 yards (13.6 YPC) and 25 touchdowns on the ground.&nbsp; Also had 163 receiving yards and a TD in the pass game.&nbsp; Plays some safety as well defensively where he impacts with his athleticism including a couple pick six scores.&nbsp; The back is effective lining up out of the slot where he can make plays on quick routes. Impactful in the return game as well with a couple of scores on kickoffs.&nbsp; Strong and athletic back that has all the tools you look for.&nbsp; Such easy acceleration with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Love his patience as a runner.&nbsp; Let's blocks set up and then explodes through the hole. Sudden cuts and feel for finding the weakness in the run defense.&nbsp; Can change direction on a dime.&nbsp; Elite home run threat with 50 yard TDs coming on the regular.&nbsp; It is almost like a video game at times watching Hill play.&nbsp; Has vision, power, shake, and long speed.&nbsp; Breaks tackles. Always moving forward on contact to get those extra few yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='278888' first='TaRyan' last='Martin'] (East St. Louis 5'8” 180)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'9" running back from East St. Louis is one of the best in the state.&nbsp; Compact back with good strength and home run speed.&nbsp; One cut and go. Takes great angles. Burst through the hole and avoids tacklers in space. Runs with power.&nbsp; Spins off tackles for long gains. Shifty in tight spaces and has a tendency to make guys miss. Power 5 prospect!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='278899' first='Tyler' last='Lofton'] (Brother Rice – 6'0” 210)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior Lofton ran for 1,128 yards and 17 touchdowns on 164 carries while playing at Marian Catholic.&nbsp; Smooth runner with good size that has long distance speed to take it to the house.&nbsp; Tough to get down when in the open field and on the perimeter.&nbsp; Likes to bounce runs out to the perimeter where he can use his speed and shake. Easy acceleration going through the hole. Vision reading blocks ahead of him.&nbsp; Capable pass catcher on screens and check downs.&nbsp; Finishes with power at end of play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='179193' first='Larevious' last='Woods'] (East St. Louis 5'9” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another star running back for the Flyers that had 1,123 all purpose yards including 23 TD on the season.&nbsp; Quick cuts and makes guys miss in the hole. Explodes through line of scrimmage. Loves to bounce it out to the perimeter where he can use his speed. Can break tackles. Effective in screen game and competes in pass pro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831094' first='Drew' last='MacPherson'] (Loyola – 6'1” 190)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'1" offensive weapon is a force in the pass game.&nbsp; Catches the ball over the middle on seam routes high pointing them over safety and linebackers.&nbsp; Could even be a slot at the next level. Runs with power and force out of the backfield.&nbsp; Patient runner that lays the hammer down at the end of plays. His pass catching and size are his biggest strengths.&nbsp; Love the versatility here to play all over the field.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331455' first='Myles' last='Mitchell'] (Richards – 5'10” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchell has great speed exploding down the field.&nbsp; Quick and sudden burst through the hole and has excellent downfield vision setting up where he is going.&nbsp; Runs out of the wildcat at times and is a good pass catcher on dump offs or screens.&nbsp; Also showed some potential as a kickoff return man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833296' first='Michael' last='Dellumo'] (Maine South – 5'10” 185)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior Dellumo ran for 1,765 yards and 22 touchdowns on 128 carries. His best asset might be his pass catching! Catches it well out of the backfield and when he gets to the perimeter it is over!&nbsp; Explodes in open field with the ball in his hands. Breaks tackles and spins off blocks making positive yards.&nbsp; Makes guys miss in open field with shake.&nbsp; His ability to run and catch at a high rate will make him intriguing for schools at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830855' first='Jahmani' last='Muhammad'] (Harlem 5'8” 155)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really liked Muhammad on tape.&nbsp; Smaller back that has tremendous speed!&nbsp; Flies down the field once the ball is in his hands breaking away from defenders.&nbsp; Explosive runner that doesn't lose speed on cuts. Good hands in the pass game.&nbsp; Brings some gadget ability and can be a change of pace back in certain systems.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->