Perennial Indiana Backs With Untapped Upside

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're looking at some of the more productive backs and their untapped potential as they head into the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1528059"],"_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-67c7466538240"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fields is someone we covered recently looking at the defensive side, but his primary role is offensive carrying the rock. He's an impressive back, because he's big yet has good acceleration and is a patient runner. He'll wait for his blocks to set up and shoot right through the gap. He's got long strides and once he's in the open field you might as well get Special Teams ready.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1634411"],"_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-67c74665382a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williamson has been an incredibly efficient back for Portage anytime he's stepped on the field. He's a big play guy with the speed to break the big one. He and Fields complement each other well and do a good job supporting each other. Williamson has played some defense and returned kicks as well, so he's just about as versatile as they come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566295"],"_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-67c74665382ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sumpter-Bey just transitioned to RB before this past season and did a heck of a job. He rushed for over 900 yards and had 1100+ total scrimmage yards. He also put up 10 total TDs in year 1. He's shifty, willing to be patient, yet has the speed and urgency to make something happen. He'll fight for extra yards and grind out first downs. I'm a big fan of Sumpter-Bey and think he'll take off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1523297"],"_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-67c7466538335"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shuck has been incredibly consistent for Scottsburg and just boasted a 1600-yard season. He's improved each of the 3 years he's been at the HS level. 554 yards as a freshman, 1200 as a sophomore, and 1600 as a junior. He's a smaller back but accelerates quickly and can sneak behind his line. He averaged just under 7 yards a rip this year because of that. With over 3000 rushing yards entering year 4, Shuck has done everything he needs to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1634442"],"_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-67c7466538379"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meister came in and stepped up in a big way for Lafayette Central this year. He developed on JV as a freshman before getting the call-up last year. He rotated in and had 601 yards while getting his feet wet. This season he rushed for 997 yards and 12 TDs. He plays hard and is a ball of energy on the field. He may not be the biggest back, but he makes a big impact energy-wise on the field, not to mention he's a playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->