2025 RBs You NEED to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='641134' first='Elijah' last='Rumph'] 6'1" 205 lbs Eden Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The returning leader in rushing yards for a run-dominant Eden Prairie team, <strong>Rumph</strong> is a three-star RB who currently holds 4 D1 offers. The Eagles line him up everywhere they can to utilize his talents in various creative ways, whether as a wingback, tight end, or in the backfield. When the ball is in his hands, <strong>Rumph </strong>is surprisingly quick and agile, especially for his thick frame. He also showcases solid vision out of the backfield and doesn't hesitate to cut upfield. It should also go without saying that <strong>Rumph </strong>is a brick wall and a challenge for most defenders to bring down. Expect big things from the EP product in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='970864' first='Ayomide' last='Ogundeji'] 5'10" 170 lbs Nevis </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top 9Man athletes in the state, <strong>Ogundeji </strong>rushed for over 1,200 yards and 17 TDs on a wild 9.7 YPC. When you dive into his film, it's clear he's leagues ahead of almost all of his opponents. <strong>Ogundeji</strong> is a high-level athlete capable of breaking off a big play in any matter of ways at any given second. He is incredibly explosive and shows off top-notch acceleration within the first 10 yards. <strong>Ogundeji</strong> has gone tragically underrecruited up until this point and following what many assume will be a monster senior year, I hope he'll start to get the love he deserves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='234777' first='Elijah' last='Johnson'] 5'8" 200 lbs Fairmont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off of receiving a D2 offer from NSIC member Winona State, <strong>Johnson </strong>has proven himself to be one of the best outstate RB prospects in the state. As a junior, he rushed for over 1,400 yards with 21 touchdowns on an outstanding 8.4 YPC. As someone who has seen him play live, <strong>Johnson</strong> is a wrecking ball who never stops moving his legs. He's built like a brick wall but carries the speed of someone of someone 30 pounds lighter. <strong>Johnson </strong>also holds a tremendous sense of balance, which combined with his previous traits makes him an incredible power back who is capable of running through defenders or dragging them with him downfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='234775' first='Connor' last='Cade'] 5'9" 190 lbs Lakeville South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top RBs not only in his class but in the state, <strong>Cade </strong>holds a pair of offers from Minnesota State Moorhead and a Division 1 offer from St. Thomas. Last season he racked up over 1,300 yards with 21 TDs on a class (6A) leading 9.2 YPC. <strong>Cade</strong> is a 3x All-State track athlete, and that is abundantly clear on his tape. <strong>Cade </strong>is exceptionally quick and capable of dusting every defender on the field, but his speed isn't the only piece of his game. He's elusive as well and doesn't unnecessarily extend the play horizontally. I think <strong>Cade</strong> is due for a tremendous senior season, so keep your eyes on the lookout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1191536' first='Josh' last='Diggs'] 6' 200 lbs Park Center</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An imposing ball-carrier hailing from the Metro area, <strong>Diggs </strong>ran for 600 yards with 6 TDs as a junior in 2023. One of the most underappreciated pieces of his game is his one-cut abilities. His agility for someone of his size is incredible, and he puts it to use consistently. <strong>Diggs </strong>can cut upfield quickly, and he's shown that he can hit a nasty stutter-step that freezes defenders. He doesn't get his name called as a receiving back much, but when he does he doesn't disappoint. His size combined with his quickness make him difficult to bring down in the open field, and I'm interested in seeing how his stock rises over his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245152' first='Ty'Shawn' last='Beane'] 5'10" 200 lbs Rochester John Marshall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 2x team captain who had a stunning junior year where he produced over 1,000 yards rushing and receiving, <strong>Beane </strong>hasn't gotten the attention he deserves as a prospect yet. While he's certainly built like a power back, and he can perform like one, <strong>Beane </strong>also is equipped with top-notch vision and a knack for finding cutback lanes downfield, which is how he primarily makes his biggest gains. When he sees an open lane, <strong>Beane</strong> drops the plow and takes off. He follows his blockers and provides a threat as a rusher or running routes out of the backfield. Be on the lookout for big things from <strong>Beane </strong>in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->