Arlen Harris’ Backfield Bullies Vol. 17: New Jersey (10/18/24)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article pays close attention to the abilities of five different running backs that have come through the ranks of Jersey youth football. All are working hard to carve out their own lane before entering high school With that being said, they are racking up stats and trying to go out with a bang. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529303"],"_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-67113ac40e375"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mr. Diaz is a scat back that does not give up on plays. He dodges and slashes through traffic with urgency to move the chains every chance he takes. He runs with authority and bursts in and out of holes with confidence. I like that he helps his lineman in pass protection as well. This kid has potential at the next level no doubt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529335"],"_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-671148f9af4f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaheim has a long stride that can blow the top off a scheme. I like seeing him sift his way through the tackle box and then ride out for long runs or touchdowns. He has a smoothness to him with some grit at the same time. Watching him not give up on plays, just to reverse field or understand where the sticks are, is just proof of his football IQ as well. Forward lean is a must at his size and he has that covered.&nbsp;<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1590580],"_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-671148f9af54b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming off a player of the year season, Jaydan still has the hunger to prove he's the guy. Despite his stature, it's a tall order to bring my man down. He can carry the load and is reliable. You can catch him out running tacklers to the edge, or carrying the ball up the A or B gaps for success. This all comes with his game and Jaydan continues to work hard to reach his potential.&nbsp;<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529337"],"_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-671148f9af58c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic running back with great vision and foot speed. Has shown ability to break tackles and make something out of a limited opportunity. Travis can line up as an inside receiver and be a threat or run routes out the backfield. Either way its a miss match past the first level and he can make you pay if your don't stop him early.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1517047"],"_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-67113ac40e3ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Domenic is a bulldog literally when it comes to delivering the mail on game day. He's a max effort kid who is built compact. He controls the tempo of his runs with quickness and power. In my opinion he's a good option at running back to be your guy when it really matters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->