Stock Watch: Spring RB Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You could throw a rock in the state of Georgia and hit a few college-capable RBs at seemingly every part of the state. Here are a few RB prospects who I expect to take a step forward in their recruitment this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283909"],"_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-68069593c8c14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Extremely strong, well-built RB prospect. More of a bowling ball and thumper than anything else. Gets going downhill and is extremely difficult to tackle. Has the horses under the hood to drive piles and explode through contact. Durable, has mass to consistently absorb blows. Has just enough burst and foot speed to change direction and set up defenders in an alley. He is picking up some positive recruiting attention this offseason and is someone who could have a big spring as college coaches roll into town.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["488328"],"_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-68069593c8c79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big, long frame. Grass-scraping length. Has room to easily surpass 200. Moves well, but wouldn't call him a burner. Raw, lumbering as a runner. Good patience. Runs hard. Subtle, yet effective sidesteps and adjustments to create own yards. Not as developed as other backs, but I love upside. Holds offers, will continue to add more. Squeezes the most out of each carry. Reminds me of Kerryon Johnson. Only going to improve as he refines as a mover and develops his top gear. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1567281"],"_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-68069593c8cc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">10.94 100M (2024). Elite athletic traits. Breakaway long speed. Sudden accel to top gear. Able to dance and create his own yards without sacrificing much vertical speed. Size is the only question coaches may have. Still has time and room to bulk up. At worst, a gadgety playmaker. Toolsy. HR threat. Holds FBS offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635666"],"_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-68069593c8d08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">10.97 100M (2024). Long-limbed, still growing into his frame. Long strides, gallops away once he opens up. Developing initial burst and build up to his top gear. Strong cuts. Welcomes contact, explodes through it. Raw but intriguing size and evidence of speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942201"],"_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-68069593c8d47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">10.82 100M. Elite speed. Long strides. Does most damage bouncing the ball outside. Subtle hesitation moves in running lanes get defenders off balance. Attacks the ground and runs hard with ball in his hands. Has a nose for the endzone. Holds East Carolina offer, but expecting more schools to enter the sweepstakes. Real HR threat in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1609541"],"_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-68069593c8d84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lean 5'11 170. Carries weight well. Smooth, sudden athlete. Weaves through chaos at a high level. Gliderr Elite body control. Breaks tackles and stays on feet brilliantly for a smaller guy. Runs hard. Still developing initial burst. Missed most of SOPH season, so college coaches will watch closely this fall. Holds FBS offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->