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Running Backs to rise this offseason

Running Backs to rise this offseason
Like we do every week throughout the year, we bring you prospects to check out and for colleges to see. We make sure to shine the spotlight on all classes –2026 (juniors), 2027 (sophomores) and 2028 (freshmen).
Andy Pham
Andy Pham April 15, 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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Beckham Curtis
Beckham Curtis 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB | 2027
UT
Carter Petersen
Carter Petersen 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB | 2026
UT
Jagger Nieves
Jagger Nieves 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
UT
Jackson Carruth
Jackson Carruth 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover some exciting running backs that will be impactful for the upcoming season. Get to know the names now and watch them rise in the rankings. Who are they? Let's find out.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1565191"],"_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-67fe4b53e55d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nieves has a good frame and overall size for the position. He's an exciting, athletic two-way player. As a running back he showcases good patience and vision behind the line and doesn't panic when his initial lane isn't available. Nieves has good lateral quickness and utilizes that behind the line to find the opening gap, making defenders miss in open space. He showcases the speed to get to the edge and is a home run threat with the ball in his hands. Nieves shows good contact balance and is a physical runner. He is an excellent receiving back and easily catches outside of his frame and transitions well up the field. Nieves is a playmaker and a player who is good in space and creates well on his own.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Madden Jensen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"193","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"American Fork","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fe4b53e569d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jensen has a good frame and should get near 200 lbs. He is a physical, power runner with good wiggle for his style. Jensen is a between-the-tackles runner who showcases good contact balance and does a good job churning his feet while in a pile and picks up additional yards with his strong lower half. He does a good job of powering through defenders, finds a way to fall forward and easily moves the chains, and is someone who is a good short yardage, goal line back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1681371' first='Carter' last='Petersen']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Stansbury","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fe4b53e5743"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peterson should be able to gain an additional 10 lbs on his frame without limiting his skill set. He showcases good vision and the ability to get small through the first level and uses his lateral quickness to get into space. Peterson is a willing between-the-tackles runner with a good quick burst to accelerate away from the first level, work towards the edge, and has the speed to get outside. He is a well-rounded back who showcases soft hands as a receiver, easily catches outside of his frame, and is good in open space to create on his own. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556800"],"_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-67fe4b53e5794"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carruth is a good athlete and is a patient runner behind the line and showcases good vision and will follow his blocks and then explode once he gets into space. He has good contact balance and brings some physicality to his game. Carruth's best trait is his soft hands, he doesn't fight with the ball and he showcases his athleticism by easily catching outside his frame and transitioning upfield with no wasted movement. He has good speed and has a good upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1683647' first='Beckham' last='Curtis']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Orem","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fe4b53e582e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curtis has been used as a space back as he excels in open space and makes defenders miss. He showcases good lateral movement and quick bursts. Curtis shows the speed to get to the edge and his best trait is his hands. He displays soft hands and is a natural in the receiving game. Curtis easily catches outside of his frame and creates after the catch. His elusiveness has made him effective in space and he should get an uptick in usage with vacated production for the 2025 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five running backs that are ready to take on a bigger role for the upcoming season and you should get to know them now this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we cover some exciting running backs that will be impactful for the upcoming season. Get to know the names now and watch them rise in the rankings. Who are they? Let's find out.

Jagger Nieves

Jagger Nieves

UT
LB/RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2026
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Jagger
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Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
San Juan
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UT
Running Backs to rise this offseason
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Jagger Nieves

State: Utah
School: San Juan
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Madden Jensen

Madden Jensen

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 193
POS RB
CLASS 2026

Madden Jensen

School: American Fork
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Carter Petersen Carter Petersen 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Stansbury | 2026 State UT

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
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Carter Petersen Carter Petersen 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Stansbury | 2026 State UT

School: Stansbury
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Jackson Carruth

UT
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Carruth RB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Corner Canyon
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Running Backs to rise this offseason
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State: Utah
School: Corner Canyon
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Beckham Curtis Beckham Curtis 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB Orem | 2027 State UT

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB
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Beckham Curtis Beckham Curtis 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB Orem | 2027 State UT

School: Orem
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