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Pennsylvania 8th Grade (2028) Running Backs To Know Now

Pennsylvania 8th Grade (2028) Running Backs To Know Now
Pat Weider
Pat Weider June 27, 2024 @ 04:22 PM
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Jake Ligo
Jake Ligo 5'6" | 160 lbs | RB | 2028
PA
Damian Greer
Damian Greer 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH/RB | 2028
PA
Jarelle Mason
Jarelle Mason 5'10" | 188 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
PA
Kassan Chappelle
Kassan Chappelle 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB | 2028
PA
Julius Riddick
Julius Riddick 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB | 2028
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 class is shaping up to be a talented group of running backs. This is my 2nd article on running backs in the 2028 class. What impresses me is their ability to play as a wide receiver as well. They have legitimate receiver skills and are equally as talented at catching the ball as they are at running the ball. Below are some of the talented 2028 running backs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158935"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665fcaf93b677"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Damien Greer is an elite athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. He scored on punt returns, handoffs from his running back position, and as a slot receiver catching a pass. He has elite speed and burst, making tackling him difficult. Greer also catches the ball well and runs excellent routes. He also played defensive back where he showed good coverage skills. Greer is the real deal as an athlete who can play anywhere on the football field and score from many positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265743"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665fcaf93b6d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265743' first='Jake' last='Ligo'] is a legit running back. He shows a good burst and acceleration through the hole. Then when he gets into the open field he has elite speed to run by defenders. Ligo also shows a physical running style that is hard to bring down. He shows that he has strong skills at running back. Ligo is a talented 2028 running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1040182"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665fcaf93b723"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1040182' first='Jarelle' last='Mason'] is someone I had the pleasure of seeing play at the Prep Redzone 7 on 7 tournament. He was a standout on the AIT Team. He played well both as a wide receiver and as a defensive back. He projects as a running back who could also play as a slot receiver. He shows a good ability to catch the ball and make people miss in space. Mason has the tools to be a good athlete and could play all over the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["959474"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665fcaf93b767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='959474' first='Julius' last='Riddick'] is a physical and tough running back. He does a good job of reading his blocks and then hitting the hole. He rarely goes down after one tackler tries to tackle him. He also has a good burst and quickness. Then when he gets into the open field he shows good speed. Riddick shows a good ability to play running back at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["959776"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1315072,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665fcaf93b7a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='959776' first='Kassan' last='Chappelle'] has elite speed and athleticism as a running back. Anytime he touches the ball he can score. He has good burst and acceleration in the hole. Chappelle has some of the most unbelievable moves you ever seen. The way he sets up and makes defenders miss in space is special. He also shows good hands when he catches the ball well outside of the backfield. Chappelle has all the tools to play at a high-level next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2028 class is shaping up to be a talented group of running backs. This is my 2nd article on running backs in the 2028 class. What impresses me is their ability to play as a wide receiver as well. They have legitimate receiver skills and are equally as talented at catching the ball as they are at running the ball. Below are some of the talented 2028 running backs.

Damian Greer

Damian Greer

PA
ATH/RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH/RB
CLASS 2028
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Damian
Greer ATH/RB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Wilson
|
PA
Pennsylvania 8th Grade (2028) Running Backs To Know Now
Damien Greer is an elite athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. He scored on punt...
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State: Pennsylvania
School: Wilson
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Jake Ligo

Jake Ligo

PA
RB
HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Jake
Ligo RB
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
Weight
160
HS
Plum High School
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Pennsylvania 8th Grade (2028) Running Backs To Know Now
Jake Ligo is a legit running back. He shows a good burst and acceleration through the hole. Then...
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Jake Ligo

State: Pennsylvania
School: Plum High School
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Jarelle Mason

Jarelle Mason

PA
RB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 188
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Jarelle
Mason RB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
188
HS
West Mifflin
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Pennsylvania 8th Grade (2028) Running Backs To Know Now
Jarelle Mason is someone I had the pleasure of seeing play at the Prep Redzone 7 on 7...
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Jarelle Mason

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School: West Mifflin
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Julius Riddick

Julius Riddick

PA
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Julius
Riddick RB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
HS
Malvern Prep
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Pennsylvania 8th Grade (2028) Running Backs To Know Now
Julius Riddick is a physical and tough running back. He does a good job of reading his blocks...
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Julius Riddick

State: Pennsylvania
School: Malvern Prep
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Kassan Chappelle

Kassan Chappelle

PA
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Kassan
Chappelle RB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Imhotep Charter
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PA
Pennsylvania 8th Grade (2028) Running Backs To Know Now
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