2028 Running Backs to Watch this Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 has the potential to be a talented one in terms of talent as well as depth in the Natural State. In this article, we highlight several running backs from the class of 2028 to watch out for over the course of the summer. Here are several prospects to watch out for this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136507' first='Kentz' last='Brown']-Running Back-Dumas-6'1” 215-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dumas running back has excellent vision and finds the rushing lanes quickly. Brown is the type of running back can absorb contact and deliver a blow himself. He does not go down on initial contact. Brown is a running back who can run the football effectively or line up as a receiver and make plays in the passing game. Brown has earned scholarship offers over the past few months and he is a player to watch out for over the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1449608' first='JJ' last='Johnson']-Running Back-Lake Hamilton-5'7” 135-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1449608' first='JJ' last='Johnson'] is a running back who has tremendous speed. He finds the rushing lanes quickly and explodes through the rushing lane. Johnson has the ability to make opposing defenders miss. He can churn out the yardage on the ground as well as haul in receptions through the air. Johnson is a dangerous weapon on the offensive side of the ball for Lake Hamilton. Johnson is a player to watch out for this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155564' first='Antavion' last='Gaines']-Running Back-Searcy-5'9” 145-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Searcy Lions always have talented players at the running back spot each season. [player_tooltip player_id='1155564' first='Antavion' last='Gaines'] has great vision and finds the rushing lanes quickly. He explodes through the rushing lanes and gets into the second level in the blink of an eye. Gaines can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399568' first='Drew' last='Dickinson']-Running Back-Greenwood-6'0” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1399568' first='Drew' last='Dickinson'] has no trouble making opposing defenders miss tackles. He finds rushing lanes quickly and will get through tacklers with ease. Dickinson does not go down on initial contact. He makes people miss tackles and gets into the open field quickly. The Greenwood running back is a dangerous receiver out of the backfield and can make big plays in the passing game. Dickinson is a player to watch out for this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1408405' first='Lexx' last='Latham']-Running Back-Rivercrest-5'9” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1408405' first='Lexx' last='Latham'] is one of the most versatile running backs in the class of 2028. He is able to slip out of tackles and make opposing defenders miss with ease. Latham has the agility to change directions with ease. He has the speed to get into the open field with no problem at all. Latham is a reliable receiver out of the offensive backfield and is a weapon who can be used effectively in the passing game. He is a player to watch over the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->