2025 Rankings Risers: Running Backs

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158498"],"_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-676dcd5ae61ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madsen ran for 1238 yards and 19 touchdowns this season for Clovis North and had a pair of receiving touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He stands out when you see him in person, even among top prospects. He projects as a linebacker at the college level or a full back. As a running back, he's a punishing downhill runner who has surprising speed when you watch him run sweeps in Clovis North's offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/McKayMadsen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@McKayMadsen</a> <a href="https://t.co/ziNpfiU1Va">pic.twitter.com/ziNpfiU1Va</a></p>&mdash; BallouttilUFallout (@fallout_u) <a href="https://twitter.com/fallout_u/status/1852862350501789786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723735"],"_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-676dcd5ae6259"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Glass ran for 798 yards with 15 touchdowns and also made some big plays in the passing game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hanford uses him a lot in the slot and his playmaking skills after the catch stands out. He reads his blockers very well as a running back and is a one-cut-and-go type of back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Go Beavs🧡🖤🦫 <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Bray?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Bray</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTFord?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTFord</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleDeVan68?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyleDeVan68</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/itsGundy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@itsGundy</a> <a href="https://t.co/IBtdRdxSrR">pic.twitter.com/IBtdRdxSrR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='723735' first='Kourdey' last='Glass'] (@KourdeyGlass) <a href="https://twitter.com/KourdeyGlass/status/1792616518305591383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723744"],"_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-676dcd5ae62c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carr was Servite's best player the past two seasons and was a First Team All-Trinity League running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's patient when reading his blocks and has the explosiveness to make big plays once he gets past the second level. He can be a matchup problem in the passing game with his speed and makes guys miss with his cuts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/Qcswavy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Qcswavy</a> &#039;25 (2nd Team) &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ElishaMueller_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElishaMueller_</a> &#039;28 (3rd Team) on earning All-Orange County honors! <br><br>That&#039;s back-to-back All-County nods for Carr while Mueller is just getting his HS career started but already quickly building his resume.<a href="https://t.co/chDSD6ikL2">https://t.co/chDSD6ikL2</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZupiYyrui3">pic.twitter.com/ZupiYyrui3</a></p>&mdash; Servite Football (@ServiteFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ServiteFootball/status/1869901075743989804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["976891"],"_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-676dcd5ae633f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keanaaina ran for 2145 yards with 18 touchdowns for St. Francis this season and added a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The BYU commit gets to the hole quickly and uses his field vision to make plays rather than explosive speed. He's a hard guy to bring down and is dangerous with the ball in his hands. Keanaaina will serve a two-year LDS mission before enrolling at BYU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First off I want to thank God for the strength and guidance throughout this journey. I want to then thank my Family and Coaches for the unconditional Support, Love, and Belief in me.<br><br>Blessed to be 100% Committed to Brigham Young University! Go Cougs! <a href="https://twitter.com/stfrancis_fb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stfrancis_fb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BYUfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BYUfootball</a>… <a href="https://t.co/ZWc9SSV6jy">pic.twitter.com/ZWc9SSV6jy</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='976891' first='Kingston' last='Keanaaina'] (@KingKeanaaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/KingKeanaaina/status/1818107725316047287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1027779"],"_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-676dcd5ae63ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hoze was the player of the year in the Inland Empire in my opinion and was instrumental in Murrieta Valley's playoff run. He ran for 2127 yards with an insane 32 touchdowns this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a patient runner who has some speed once he gets through the line and is always a threat to cut back for big gains. Hoze is an under-recruited guy but landed an offer from Montana Tech after the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Honored to be named Player of the Year on Offense in one of the toughest divisions in California, the Big West Upper Division! Huge thanks to my coaches, teammates, family, the city of Murrieta, and all the fans for the support. This achievement wouldn't have been possible… <a href="https://t.co/bjWGCjUjyR">pic.twitter.com/bjWGCjUjyR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1027779' first='Dorian' last='Hoze'] (@dorian_hoze) <a href="https://twitter.com/dorian_hoze/status/1867646190483124443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->