Edwards Film Room: Future Running Backs

<p>As the off-season transitions into full swing with camps, weight training, 7-on-7s, and more, we will break down each position as we evaluate future prospects. Here are five running back prospects to watch closely:</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1542412' first='Kobe' last='Dotson'] is a running back prospect to keep an eye on. He displays solid post-snap vision to read and locate the running lane with a good burst. His burst, good leg drive, contact balance, and lower body power allow him to consistently break tackles and create extra yardage. Dotson has the physicality and consistency to be a workhorse back. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KobeDotson52182 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='712401' first='Zay'Shawn' last='Greer'] is a young and athletic running back who has the ability to line up outside and attract attention from defenders in the secondary. He displays solid change of direction, lateral agility, and contact balance, which helps him evade early penetration and create. Additionally, he possesses solid hand-eye coordination and body control, allowing him to adjust mid-route and gain yardage after making a catch.</p>   <p>Note - 3.4 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ZayShawnGreer/status/1873085592395018492 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1584535' first='Decorian' last='Jackson'] attacks his running lane and assignment with solid burst and acceleration. He demonstrates good contact balance and lower body strength, allowing him to stay upright, break tackles, and gain extra yards. Watch for Jackson in 2025.</p>   <p>Note - 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DecorianJaxks/status/1869832733457060103 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1397799' first='Keenan' last='Rudd'] has the potential to be one of the top running back prospects in the state of Arkansas. He demonstrates good post-snap vision, effectively locating running lanes on gap and outside zone runs, allowing him to exploit cutback lanes. His change of direction, lateral agility, burst, and body control further enhance his performance. Rudd also showcases good contact balance, enabling him to fight for extra yards.</p>   <p>Note - Multi Sport Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KeenanRudd/status/1852910621949407363 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1599493' first='Elijah' last='Hopkins'] is a patient and agile runner. He demonstrates good foot quickness after the snap. He has solid post-snap vision and the patience to follow his lead blockers or wait for running lanes to develop. Hopkins is adept at evading early penetration due to his good change of direction, lateral agility, contact balance, and burst, which allows him to accelerate upfield rapidly.</p>   <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/e_hop_/status/1852895072213168320 </div></figure>

As the off-season transitions into full swing with camps, weight training, 7-on-7s, and more, we will break down each position as we evaluate future prospects. Here are five running back prospects to watch closely: