Top Class of 27 Running Backs in Region 3 This Season

Florida has long been a hotbed for high school football talent. Florida annually produces some of the nation's top running back prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, or raw athleticism, these running backs have made a name for themselves, and athleticism; and caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level.   These players are all talented and have college level ability. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level.   There are some big-time highly rated prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. This list is full of stud prospects.   Prep Redzone Florida will always promote every player in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.     1. Nino Joseph – Lely High   Height/Weight: 5'7", 170 lbs   Stats: 164 carries, 1,623 yards, 23 TDs; 13 catches, 213 yards, 2 TDs   Scouting Report: Joseph is an explosive, shifty runner who uses his low center of gravity to stay balanced through contact. His big-play ability is highlighted by his high yardage and touchdown totals. His contributions in the passing game make him a dual threat back with high upside.     2. Caleb Mattison – Bishop Kenny High   Height/Weight: 5'10", 195 lbs   Stats: 243 carries, 1,316 yards, 16 TDs; 9 catches, 119 yards, 1 TD   Scouting Report: Mattison is a physical, durable workhorse with a powerful running style. He can handle a heavy workload easily, excelling between the tackles and on the edges. His consistent production makes him a reliable offensive weapon.     3. Brady Stewart – Aubrey Rogers High   Height/Weight: 5'7", 160 lbs   Stats: 134 carries, 752 yards, 3 TDs; 7 catches, 88 yards   Scouting Report: Stewart is a quick, elusive back with good acceleration. His ability to find holes showcases his vision. He's a solid contributor with room to grow in red-zone situations.     4. Tamauri Collins – Tavares High   Height/Weight: 5'8", 175 lbs   Stats: 75 carries, 706 yards, 13 TDs; 7 catches, 64 yards   Scouting Report: Collins is a highly efficient runner with excellent speed and vision. His knack for finding the end zone demonstrates his effectiveness to be a game breaker, and he maximizes his opportunities with high yards per carry.     5. Mason Lynch – Menendez High   Height/Weight: 5'10", 195 lbs   Stats: 145 carries, 683 yards, 11 TDs; 10 catches, 96 yards, 1 TD   Scouting Report: Lynch is a physical, well-rounded back who excels in short-yardage situations. His strength allows him to break tackles, while his versatility in the passing game adds value. His balanced skill set makes him a reliable offensive asset.     6. Jonah Julien – Pompano Beach High   Height/Weight: 5'10", 163 lbs   Stats: 87 carries, 497 yards, 4 TDs; 20 catches, 157 yards, 1 TD   Scouting Report: Julien is a dynamic dual-threat back with strong receiving skills. His quickness and ability to operate in space make him dangerous in open-field situations. Developing more strength could improve his consistency as a runner.     7. Antony Dotson – Hudson High   Height/Weight: 5'10", 165 lbs   Stats: 85 carries, 478 yards, 4 TDs; 12 catches, 109 yards, 1 TD   Scouting Report: Dotson is a versatile back with reliable hands and good agility. He's an effective 3-down back that will continue to improve with experience and weight room development.     8. [player_tooltip player_id='1718693' first='Charles' last='Benson'] – West Florida High   Height/Weight: 5'9", 185 lbs   Stats: 77 carries, 451 yards, 4 TDs; 1 catch, 10 yards   Scouting Report: Benson is a physical back who excels in between-the-tackles running. His compact build and strong lower body help him run with power in short-yardage situations. Developing as a pass-catcher would elevate his overall value.     9. Michael Rodriguez – Dunedin High   Height/Weight: 5'6", 150 lbs   Stats: 94 carries, 443 yards, 3 TDs; 6 catches, 106 yards   Scouting Report: Rodriguez is a small but quick back with good agility. His size helps him stay elusive, though it limits his ability to break tackles. He's a potential change-of-pace option with room to grow in strength and endurance.     10. Vincent Akridge – Barron Collier High   Height/Weight: 5'8", 170 lbs   Stats: 87 carries, 407 yards, 3 TDs; 3 catches, 48 yards   Scouting Report: Akridge is a reliable and efficient runner. His compact build and low center of gravity allow him to power through initial contact, making him effective in between-the-tackles runs. While his receiving game has been limited, he shows potential to grow as a more versatile back. His quick acceleration and decisive cuts make him a consistent contributor, particularly in balanced offensive schemes. To elevate his impact, focusing on pass-catching and explosiveness in open space could make him a more dynamic weapon

Florida has long been a hotbed for high school football talent. Florida annually produces some of the nation's top running back prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, or raw athleticism, these running backs have made a name for themselves, and athleticism; and caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level.