Southwest Ohio Running Backs Who Are Balling Out in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1434411' first='DeAunte' last='White'] (Xenia) 5'10 180-</strong> White has had a monstrous junior season rushing for 629 yards on 58 carries with 11 touchdowns. White is a patient runner who makes violent cuts in the open that leave defenders grasping for air. He uses his blockers as well and has good speed in the open field. If DeAunte keeps up his current pace he's on the verge of a huge season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='816022' first='Tyler' last='George'] (Fairfield) 5'8 185-</strong> This offseason George added 15 pounds and switched from slot receiver to running back this last offseason and so far the transition has been a major success. He's rushed the ball 55 times for 431 yards and 5 TD's. He's also added 6 receptions for 106 yards and 1 TD through the air. George shows great explosiveness and ability to make guys miss. He also has good contact balance and the ability to make yards after contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='661638' first='Joel' last='Hancock'] (Wyoming) 5'9 180-</strong> Hancock has 58 rushes for 570 yards and a stellar 9.8 yards a rush. He's rushed for 6 touchdowns on the season. Through the air he has 7 catches for 88 yards. Joel is very sudden in his stop and go. He possesses great vision as he finds good running lanes and seizes the cutback and reverses field when it's there for big plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1434416' first='Devlan' last='Daniel'] (Indian Hill) 6'1 205-</strong> Daniel has 565 yards rush on 66 attempts and eight touchdowns. Through the air he has 2 catches for 119 yards and a touchdown. Devlan is an explosive runner who is tough to attack on the open field with his ability to make guys mess. He also has the speed to take it to the house as he has on several big plays this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1091464' first='Cole' last='Koops'] (Harrison) 5'11 210-</strong> On the season Koops has rushed the ball 67 time and 515 yards with 5 TD's. Koops is a punishing runner out of the Wildcats backfield. He possesses a good combination of power and speed. It consistently takes two or more guys to get him down on the ground. When he gets the ball into the open field, he has the speed to make the long play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1434412' first='Isaiah' last='Thompson'] (Wayne) 5'11 195-</strong> Tompson has 61 rushes for 461 yards and 4 touchdowns on the season. He's a strong one cut runner with good vision. Isaiah has the speed to turn the average play into a chunk play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1434414' first='Landon' last='Young'] (West Clermont) 6'0 210-</strong> Young is a strong who has a physical run style. He does a good job of absorbing hits and staying up. He's decisive in choosing his running lanes. Landon has 360 yards on 71 carries with a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->