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Freshman Running Backs from Class of 2028 Turning Heads Early

Freshman Running Backs from Class of 2028 Turning Heads Early
Minnesota 2028s Balling Out
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman November 14, 2024 @ 09:14 AM
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Jamar Lewis
Jamar Lewis 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
IL
Lamar Osterhues
Lamar Osterhues 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB | 2028
IL
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Jackson rushed for 737 yards and scored 5 touchdowns, demonstrating elite top-end speed and a knack for making explosive plays. With three more years ahead of him, Jackson has the potential to become a premier running back as he continues to develop his skills and refine his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Daren Henry","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jacksonville High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673554f7b15bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman running back<strong> Daren Henry</strong> made an immediate splash for Jacksonville High School, despite splitting reps in the backfield. Henry rushed for 335 yards and scored 5 touchdowns, showcasing his electric playmaking ability. His quick feet and elusiveness set him apart, making him a dangerous threat any time he touches the ball. As just a freshman, Henry's early impact is a sign of big things to come for Jacksonville in the years ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1856080' first='Jamar' last='Lewis']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"King High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673554f7b1647"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1856080' first='Jamar' last='Lewis']</strong> was a key contributor to King's offense last season, emerging as a reliable force despite being a freshman. As a running back, he added a physical element to the ground attack, consistently churning out tough yards and showcasing his ability to punch the ball into the end zone when it mattered most. Lewis finished the season with 412 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, demonstrating his potential as a dependable scoring threat and a crucial piece of the offensive puzzle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1687796' first='Lamar' last='Osterhues']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"155","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Barrington High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673554f7b16d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687796' first='Lamar' last='Osterhues'] </strong>is a player to watch for the next three years. As a freshman, he already made an impact with his elite top-end speed, effortlessly pulling away from defenders. His ability to stop on a dime and change direction adds a dynamic element to his game. Osterhues is particularly dangerous in the open field, where he consistently makes defenders miss. With his playmaking skills, he has the potential to take it to the house every time he touches the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Jeremiah Jackson

Jeremiah Jackson

POS RB
CLASS 2028

Jeremiah Jackson

School: Jacksonville High School
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Daren Henry

Daren Henry

POS RB
CLASS 2028

Daren Henry

School: Jacksonville High School
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Jamar Lewis Jamar Lewis Jamar Lewis 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB/LB King | 2028 IL

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2028

Jamar Lewis Jamar Lewis Jamar Lewis 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB/LB King | 2028 IL

School: King High School
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Lamar Osterhues Lamar Osterhues 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Barrington | 2028 State IL

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 155
POS RB
CLASS 2028

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School: Barrington High School
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