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2028 Film Review: RB Watchlist for 2025

2028 Film Review: RB Watchlist for 2025
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards May 10, 2025 @ 09:17 AM
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Jermiah Willis
Jermiah Willis 5'8" | 150 lbs | RB | 2028
AR
Tyson Taylor
Tyson Taylor 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB | 2028
AR
Austin Ryland
Austin Ryland 5'10" | 150 lbs | RB/DB | 2028
AR
Cristian Turner
Cristian Turner 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
AR
Jayven Shade
Jayven Shade 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the off-season, we have conducted an extensive film review of hundreds of prospects in the Natural State. This article will focus on running back prospects in the class of 2028. Here are five ball carriers to watch as they continue to develop and showcase their talents in 2025:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671229"],"_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-681f5fd4ab3e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1671229' first='Tyson' last='Taylor'] is a breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season. He is a strong gap runner with a solid upfield burst to separate from the first level. As a gap runner, he displays solid contact balance and leg drive to carry defenders or break through arm tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 5+ TDs in 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TysonTaylor20RB/status/1852933459032895745","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TysonTaylor20RB/status/1852933459032895745 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1572383"],"_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-681f5fd4ab451"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1572383' first='Austin' last='Ryland'] is a prospect I expect to take that next step this summer and in the upcoming 2025 season. He is fluid and quick with the ability to evade early penetration due to his solid COD, lateral quickness, and upfield burst. He can attack outside zone well due to his foot speed, allowing him to beat second-level linebackers. Ryland also helps in the receiving game, quickly getting upfield after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 2.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AustinRyla6344/status/1870314951153246400","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AustinRyla6344/status/1870314951153246400 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1408751"],"_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-681f5fd4ab4a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1408751' first='Cristian' last='Turner'] is a tough and physical running back at the point of attack and is difficult to bring down due to his good contact balance, pad level, and leg drive. Turner can evade early penetration and create plays on his own due to his ability to break tackles or make defenders miss. He is a true gap scheme runner with the potential to develop into a workhorse, every-down back. Keep an eye on him throughout 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Cris_Turner2028/status/1864019612465262906","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Cris_Turner2028/status/1864019612465262906 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1343504"],"_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-681f5fd4ab4e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1343504' first='Jayven' last='Shade'] is another breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season after transferring from Bentonville West to Rogers High School. He displays solid post-snap vision to read and locate the running lane quickly. Shade utilizes his solid contact balance, leg drive, and upfield burst to break through arm tackles at the line of scrimmage and get into the second level. He's been on the grind this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.4 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JayShade23/status/1921053051122491469","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JayShade23/status/1921053051122491469 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671242"],"_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-681f5fd4ab52c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1671242' first='Jermiah' last='Willis'] is a player to watch throughout 2025. He possesses solid athletic ability due to solid foot speed, lateral quickness, and burst. Willis utilizes the change of direction and lateral quickness to make defenders miss in space. His foot speed allows him to beat defenders to the boundary and immediately get upfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JwillisRB1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JwillisRB1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

During the off-season, we have conducted an extensive film review of hundreds of prospects in the Natural State. This article will focus on running back prospects in the class of 2028. Here are five ball carriers to watch as they continue to develop and showcase their talents in 2025:

Tyson Taylor

Tyson Taylor

AR
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Tyson
Taylor RB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Forrest City
|
AR
2028 Film Review: RB Watchlist for 2025
Tyson Taylor is a breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season. He is a strong gap runner with...
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Tyson Taylor

State: Arkansas
School: Forrest City
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Highlights

Austin Ryland

Austin Ryland

AR
RB/DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2028
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Austin
Ryland RB/DB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
150
HS
Jacksonville
|
AR
2028 Film Review: RB Watchlist for 2025
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School: Jacksonville
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Cristian Turner

Cristian Turner

AR
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2028
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Cristian
Turner RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
185
HS
Little Rock Central
|
AR
2028 Film Review: RB Watchlist for 2025
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State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Central
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Jayven Shade

Jayven Shade

AR
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2028
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Jayven
Shade RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
160
HS
Rogers
|
AR
2028 Film Review: RB Watchlist for 2025
Jayven Shade is another breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season after transferring from Bentonville West to Rogers...
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State: Arkansas
School: Rogers
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Jermiah Willis

Jermiah Willis

AR
RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Jermiah
Willis RB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
150
HS
Central
|
AR
2028 Film Review: RB Watchlist for 2025
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School: Central
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