Arlen Harris’ Backfield Bullies Vol. 19: New Jersey (10/24/24)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jersey is still producing running backs that we cannot afford to overlook. This group of five young men all are on the lighter side as far as weight, but will knock your socks off with versatility and speed. Let's take a close look at these upcoming prospects making noise on the East coast. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361793"],"_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-671900bbd4476"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryan Arena has a lot of potential. He may be light in the paints right now, but he is lighter on his feet. I like his shiftiness and vision to exploit cracks in the defense. Arena runs hard and climbs the ladder with perfection to get to the outside. By doing this he consistently beats pursuit angles and makes plays when his team needs him most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538023"],"_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-671900bbd44e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brayden is a one cut and go type back. I believe he's at his best when hi shoulders are down field, so he can scan perimeter. Shows bursts of speed, balance, and overall athleticism. Also, physical enough to run inside tackles for chunks of yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538025"],"_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-671900bbd4529"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaison is more of a hybrid, S-back type who can hurt you in multiple ways. He can line up all over the backfield, wide out, or motion in slot. This causes so many problems and Kaison delivers when the ball is in his hands. He can make up for bad blocks due to his agility. This kid is slippery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538024"],"_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-671900bbd456a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gavin is a proven champion with all-star skills. He's more of a pro style running back with great anticipation and vision. Also shows maturity by letting plays develop then turns on the jets when its go time! I definitely have him down as a big play threat. Gavin has shown he can catch the ball out the backfield too so don't sleep on that ability either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1514922"],"_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-671bb5bdda8c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gordon is a three sport baller with a high ceiling. He plays running back and defensive back for Olympus. What he lacks right now in size he more than makes up for in ability. This young man has homerun speed and is another hybrid ball carrier that can create easy mismatches during the game. He can run, block, and catch the ball with confidence. He's one to keep an eye on as he hits the weight room at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->