2029 Arkansas Athletes, Running Backs To Keep Tabs On

Read up on three athletes, and two running backs coming up the ranks to make an early impact at the high school level next year. These young men are continuing to develop and have a big opportunity to increase the hype coming out of youth ball.    [player_tooltip player_id='1251947' first='Bryson' last='Allen'] is a multi-sport athlete who is potentially growing into a freakish frame. He's tall and sketched out with lean muscle. When you pop on his film, he looks like a man playing against boys. Bryson has had a lot of success on the offensive side of the ball and that's where I see him settling in. At QB, he's a dual threat play maker with raw throwing mechanics. When all else fails he errors to running and that where he separates himself. In high school, I could see a coach challenging him at receiver as well.     [player_tooltip player_id='1247300' first='James' last='Jones'] is a pure athlete with great size and ability. He is hard to bring to the ground once he sees a lane. Even in traffic, Jones has the moves and vision to prolong plays for more yardage. His hard running, balance after being hit, is what makes this kid special. Offensively, he can play all the positions and the more he gets touches, the higher the percentage he is about to house it.     [player_tooltip player_id='1475556' first='Jay' last='Smith'] is a high IQ football player with a deep skill set. Being a 6 footer opens the door to more opportunities at different positions. Jay's production at each cannot be denied. Going back watching more film from last season he put on a show at QB, WR, and RB. He is a big RPO threat at Quarterback, and you can just go Wildcat and let him do him. Catching the ball comes natural and he can get behind DBs or elevate over small corners. Running Back was he trusts what he sees and hits the hole with passion. Either way, Mr. Smith is a problem with the pigskin in his hands.     [player_tooltip player_id='1417001' first='Ashyr' last='Crow'] plays all major sports at a high level. Most notable on the football field, is his play at running back. He is a tough ball carrier with great speed and acceleration through the hole. Ashyr continuously breaks tackles and fights for every inch. I consider him a true slasher with the ability to play slot as well. His catching ability is there and don't sleep on his routes.       [player_tooltip player_id='1397799' first='Keenan' last='Rudd'] can be found on the track, court, or football field. He has a high ceiling due to his physical attributes matched with skill. With the rock under his arm he can cause defenses a lot heartache. Keenan refuses to go down easy and finds daylight when plays look muddy. I like his vision and one cut approach. There footwork is there and so is his speed burst. He can make you pay inside the tackles, or outside the numbers. How do you want it?

Read up on three athletes, and two running backs coming up the ranks to make an early impact at the high school level next year. These young men are continuing to develop and have a big opportunity to increase the hype coming out of youth ball.