Standout District 3 Running Backs Who Shined on Film

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386280"],"_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-675f7cc8b27d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='386280' first='Messiah' last='Mickens'] is a Penn State commit and one of the top players in Pennsylvania. Mickens is a bowling ball at running back. He is a physical runner who is hard to bring down. Rarely one person can tackle him. He also greatly understands how to run through contact and gain positive yards every time he carries the ball. He also has a great burst and speed when he hits the hole. Mickens is a difference-maker and helped Harrisburg win a District Title this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/2oqcZKEYUf">https://t.co/2oqcZKEYUf</a><br>District Champion 6A <br>155 Carries 1400+ All purpose 23TD's AVG 7.8 per carry 81 Total Tackles 62 Solo Tackles 39 TFL's 16.5 sacks 21 QB hurries 2 Forced fumbles <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/On3Recruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3Recruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanSnyderOn3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RyanSnyderOn3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheUCReport</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='386280' first='Messiah' last='Mickens'] (@Messiah_1M) <a href="https://twitter.com/Messiah_1M/status/1863630943954800790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["304154"],"_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-6760af5fad2f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brandon Way is listed as an athlete in our rankings, but to me, he is a running back 1st. The kid had a spectacular season for Lancaster Catholic. He also picked up his 1st offer from Syracuse. His ability to score whenever he touches the ball makes Way's film special. He has good speed, and he can score anytime he gets into the open field. The other part of his game that I like is his physical running style. He rarely goes down after the 1st hit. Way also shows good patience and does an excellent job of reading the hole and then exploding through it. Way is a legit player in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDRedd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDRedd</a> I'm extremely blessed to have received my first division 1 offer from Syracuse University! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/agtg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#agtg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/goorange?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#goorange</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FranBrownCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FranBrownCuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNixon_Cuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNixon_Cuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LancCatholicFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LancCatholicFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/717_sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@717_sports</a> <a href="https://t.co/EyIkYP1vhu">pic.twitter.com/EyIkYP1vhu</a></p>&mdash; Brandon Way Jr (@BrandonWay37490) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonWay37490/status/1859406031895294072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-6760a543b87da"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402439"],"_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-675f7cc8b2863"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402439' first='D'Antae' last='Sheffey'] is an explosive running back for Harrisburg, but he was slowed down most of the year because of an injury. Sheffey has a great burst and hits the hole well every time he touches the ball. He also has elite speed, and he can score anytime he touches the ball. Sheffey also shows good hands and catches the ball well out of the backfield. Sheffey is already committed to Syracuse. I think he has a chance to have a special season next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Syracuse 2026 football commit D&#039;Antae Sheffey with the touchdown run today for Harrisburg HS (PA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Preps_247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Preps_247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dantaesheffey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dantaesheffey</a> <a href="https://t.co/i69xGvuYgE">pic.twitter.com/i69xGvuYgE</a></p>&mdash; EdOBrienCFB (@EdOBrienCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB/status/1850337295695548571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155834"],"_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-675f7cc8b28cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155834' first='Shavane' last='Anderson'] is a good athlete who I think could play wide receiver, running back, or linebacker in college. Anderson had a good year for York High, but at times he was slowed because his offensive line struggled to block up-front. When he got an opening, he took advantage of it and made plays for his team. He has great lateral quickness, and he uses that to hit the hole and make defenders miss in space. Anderson also has good hands and catches the ball well out of the backfield. Anderson is the complete package as a skilled kid, and he has multiple Division One offers to show for it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had an amazing time at <a href="https://twitter.com/CuseFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CuseFootball</a> acuse vs <a href="https://twitter.com/HokiesFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HokiesFB</a> game. The energy was crazy, it went to OT and Syracuse Came out on top 38 - 31 🙌🏾.<a href="https://twitter.com/FranBrownCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FranBrownCuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDRedd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDRedd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEMarcCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEMarcCuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RossDoug21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RossDoug21</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RussellStoner24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RussellStoner24</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCregger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCregger</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JrLequint?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JrLequint</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachCPowell2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachCPowell2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AFL_YorkPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AFL_YorkPA</a> <a href="https://t.co/t8tRWxl3gX">pic.twitter.com/t8tRWxl3gX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1155834' first='Shavane' last='Anderson'] Jr (@shavane_jr) <a href="https://twitter.com/shavane_jr/status/1852849097880817724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402461"],"_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-675f7cc8b2924"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402461' first='Nazir' last='Jones-Davis'] had a special postseason run as he helped Bishop McDevitt win a 2nd State Title in 3 years. Jones-Davis is a legit running back. He does a great job of hitting the hole and using his quickness to make defenders miss. He also has legit speed and can score anytime he touches the ball. Jones-Davis' ability to jump cut and make defenders miss is legit. He has a chance to have a special season next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["684892"],"_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-675f7cc8b298c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Every football coach in America wants speed at the running back position and [player_tooltip player_id='684892' first='Preston' last='Burnett'] has it. I saw him score on a 99-yard touchdown run where he hit the hole, and then he was gone to the end zone. Don't be fooled. He is not just a speed demon; he is a complete back who does an excellent job of making defenders miss. He also runs for tough yards in between the tackles. Burnett is a complete running back for Gettysburg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Szn<br><br>1,116 yards<br>174 carries<br>10 tds<br><br>Gettysburg all time rushing record holder: 2,786 yards<a href="https://t.co/nBAXmzZeCx">https://t.co/nBAXmzZeCx</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='684892' first='Preston' last='Burnett'] (@prestonagain5) <a href="https://twitter.com/prestonagain5/status/1856865798264066066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941151"],"_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-675f7cc8b29f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kay'Dyn Gann is a playmaker for Milton Hershey. His ability to score anytime he touches the ball is impressive. I saw him score on a rushing touchdown, a receiving touchdown, and a kickoff return for a touchdown. The kickoff return for a touchdown was a thing of beauty. It was kicked over his head, and he had to race backfield it at the goal line and then take off from there. It was an impressive effort by him. The other part of his game I like is how patient he is as a runner. On a touchdown he caught off a screen pass he was patient and then caught the ball in the flat and raced to the end zone. Gann is an absolute stud with the football in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941126"],"_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-675f7cc8b2a61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='941126' first='Drew' last='Engle'] was hurt for the big part of the season, so he missed out on putting up massive numbers, but he still showed how talented of a player he was when he got to play. He has a great ability to make cuts and make defenders miss. He has a quickness in the hole that is special. That and a physical running style make him a tough player to stop. He also has legit speed and can take any carry and race to the end zone. Engle is in line to have a big Senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='941126' first='Drew' last='Engle'] 26' <br>5'9” 185 RB<br>1,528 yards 10.5 YPC <br>190 Receiving Yards 17.3 YPR<br>1st Team All County and league RB <br>Twin Valley High School (PA)<br>3.86 GPA <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrettMyers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBrettMyers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Twinvalleyfball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Twinvalleyfball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/paul_mcclune?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paul_mcclune</a> <a href="https://t.co/RI3cldT64I">pic.twitter.com/RI3cldT64I</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='941126' first='Drew' last='Engle'] (@drew_engle26) <a href="https://twitter.com/drew_engle26/status/1733106315541594428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155846"],"_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-675f7cc8b2af2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155846' first='Johnny' last='Garcia'] played fullback in Solanco's option offense this past season. He had a special season for Solanco rushing the ball. His ability to hit the hole quickly is legit. When you have a fullback who can do that you have a special player. He also does an excellent job of reading the blocks and finding the right angles to run with the ball. He also has good speed and can score when he gets into the open field. Garcia is a talented player at running back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you for the invite! I can't wait to learn more about Dartmouth football! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEBrenss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEBrenss</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDaft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDaft</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachirishodea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachirishodea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DartmouthFTBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DartmouthFTBL</a> <a href="https://t.co/JBvBsRQWWE">pic.twitter.com/JBvBsRQWWE</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1155846' first='Johnny' last='Garcia'] (@JohnnyG0521) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyG0521/status/1861948615708549305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->