2028 Running Backs to Watch in 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Arkansas has recently updated the 2028 player rankings. The position grouping I will highlight today is the running back position. Here are several running backs to watch out for throughout 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136507' first='Kentz' last='Brown']-Running Back-Dumas-6'0” 200-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1136507' first='Kentz' last='Brown'] is one of the most explosive running backs in the Natural State. He does an excellent job of allowing his blockers to create rushing lanes. Brown displays tremendous patience and will burst through lanes and opposing tacklers. He is one of those running backs who can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. Brown is a running back to watch out for next season for Dumas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1205994' first='Kaleb' last='Leak']-Running Back-Bryant-5'8” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1205994' first='Kaleb' last='Leak'] excels at making opposing defenders miss tackles. He has the ability to make a move and get into the open field in the blink of an eye. Leak has good vision and is able to read the defense well. He has the speed to explode into the second level. Leak is capable of dragging defenders with him. Meanwhile, he had the explosiveness to cut the run down the sideline. Leak is a player to watch throughout the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1225068' first='Luis' last='Perez Valadez']-Running Back-Russellville-5'5” 140-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Russellville running back is the type of running back that mixes his speed with impressive elusiveness. Perez Valadez does an excellent job of making defenders miss tackles. Meanwhile, he is a player who can be used effectively in the passing game. He displays good patience in picking out his rushing lanes. Perez Valadez is a player to watch out for with the Cyclones over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155564' first='Antavion' last='Gaines']-Running Back-Searcy-5'9” 145-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155564' first='Antavion' last='Gaines'] is a player at the running back spot that does an excellent job of allowing his blockers to create rushing lanes. Gaines has the ability to run between the tackles or cut the run outside. He is a prospect who has no problem shedding and breaking tackles. Gaines is versatile and catch the ball out of the backfield. He is a player to keep an eye on next season for the Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1449608' first='JJ' last='Johnson']-Running Back-Lake Hamilton-5'7” 135-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Hamilton has a history of producing talented running backs who have the ability to play at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id='1449608' first='JJ' last='Johnson'] is a back who is a patient running back. He chooses his rushing lanes wisely and follows his blocks. Johnson catches the ball out of the backfield and can make plays in the passing game. Johnson has the potential to put up big numbers over the next couple of years for the Wolves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->