Rising Stars: WPIAL Class of 2027 Running Backs Who Stood Out

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["952746"],"_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-6760de0e5f0ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='952746' first='Kemon' last='Spell'] is one of the best prospects in the 2027 class and is already committed to Penn State. Spell has elite track speed, and when he hits the hole, he is gone to the end zone. He also has good lateral quickness and does an excellent job of making people miss. Spell is a playmaker that you can put all over the field and expect him to make a play. Sky's the limit for this prospect who should only get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/WTC6IgYREl">https://t.co/WTC6IgYREl</a> Great sophomore season couldn't finish the way we wanted too I'll be back better and stronger🐶 <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/McKTigersFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@McKTigersFB</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='952746' first='Kemon' last='Spell'] (@KemonJones9) <a href="https://twitter.com/KemonJones9/status/1861111224013815924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["416615"],"_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-6760de0e5f146"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jance Henry is a playmaker who can score anytime he touches the ball. He has great body control; when he gets hit, he runs through contact and maintains his balance. Also, when he hits the hole, he does a great job being physical and running through contact. Henry is a player you can throw the ball to in space and is a dynamic kickoff returner who can score anytime he touches the ball. He recently picked up an offer from Temple, and I expect more offers to come his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> Blessed to receive an offer from <a href="https://twitter.com/Temple_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Temple_FB</a> 🦉<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLyonsCVfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLyonsCVfb</a> @StanDraytonTU <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Scott31?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Scott31</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachForeman42?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachForeman42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://t.co/whvLXCWkbg">pic.twitter.com/whvLXCWkbg</a></p>&mdash; Jance Henry Jr (@jance_jr) <a href="https://twitter.com/jance_jr/status/1856842181777994008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180690"],"_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-6760de0e5f1b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1180690' first='Dimitri' last='Velisaris'] shared running back duties this year for Avonworth and it was impressive the way he played in spot duty. Velisaris has a physical running style. Rarely does one tackler take him down. He runs through contact well. He also has a good burst and quickness as a running back. Velisaris should get more opportunities next year and I expect a big season from him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore regular season highlights<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayoffReady?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayoffReady</a><a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpial7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpial7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kubdog5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kubdog5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/drossman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drossman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AvonworthFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AvonworthFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AvonworthNorth1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AvonworthNorth1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AvonworthA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AvonworthA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PJCTraining?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PJCTraining</a> <a href="https://t.co/YxNwatMV9O">https://t.co/YxNwatMV9O</a> <a href="https://t.co/KD3X31ao7Q">pic.twitter.com/KD3X31ao7Q</a></p>&mdash; Dimitri_Velisaris (@Dveli_34) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dveli_34/status/1852409550839919064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914813"],"_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-6760de0e5f219"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='914813' first='Ross' last='Tennant'] is a homerun hitter every time he touches the ball. His ability to pull away with elite speed and score touchdowns is impressive. I also like the way he plays with patience. He is a patient runner who does an excellent job of making the right cut in the hole. He is a physical runner as well that runs through contact well. He also catches the ball well out of the backfield. Tennant is a talented running back who could move up this list with another strong season next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPriore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPriore</a> for the invite to the summer camp! <a href="https://twitter.com/PennFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PennFB</a>. <a href="https://t.co/pFVyuFIBuK">pic.twitter.com/pFVyuFIBuK</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='914813' first='Ross' last='Tennant'] (@Ross_Tennant03) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ross_Tennant03/status/1788733020364488724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913496"],"_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-6760de0e5f280"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> [player_tooltip player_id='913496' first='Jayden' last='Alexander'] is a good running back in the 2027 class for PCC, but he is stuck behind some talented running backs, so he got spot duty this past season. He does a good job of hitting the hole and making defenders miss. He shows good skills and is a patient runner who does an excellent job of waiting for the hole to open. He also has good speed, and when he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. Alexander is a good player who should get more playing time next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophmore Full Szn Highlights<br>5'7 165 <br>Running Back<br>PA State Runner-Ups<br>6A WPIAL CHAMPS<br>Pittsburgh Central Catholic C/O 2027<a href="https://t.co/deDlPY9hp6">https://t.co/deDlPY9hp6</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PghSportsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PghSportsNow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PCC_FOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PCC_FOOTBALL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveRSYSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SteveRSYSports</a> <a href="https://t.co/kLAEijYipX">pic.twitter.com/kLAEijYipX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='913496' first='Jayden' last='Alexander'] (@JAlexander2027) <a href="https://twitter.com/JAlexander2027/status/1866222129294741518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1335683"],"_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-6760de0e5f2ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dezarie Carson is a good athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. He shows a great burst when he hits the hole as a runner, and when he gets into the open field. He was used as a kickoff returner and did a good job returning kicks for big plays. He also was used in the passing game and showed good hands catching the ball. Carson had a good year this season and he should play even better next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->