2026 Norcal Rankings Newcomers: Running Backs and Linebackers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686248"],"_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-684b4ae10a1ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morelle is one of the more violent and physical runners across the Bay Area and is a throwback runner that can gain the tough yards inside and excel in the right system in college. He moves well for his size, is smooth in the open field and looks for contact while able to bounce off arm and ankle tacklers with ease while keeping his legs driving through contact. The SHP product has the ideal build for the H/FB position in college with plus hands out of the backfield and is a rare athlete for his size. He checks into our ranks as a top 25 back across California. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686180"],"_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-684b4ae10a1a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kleppin is a true outside linebacker/edge defender that is explosive off the ball and can provide a relentless pass rush from the edge. He plays with heavy hands, shows he can bend and turn the corner quickly while able to win with both speed and power at the point of attack. He shows some cover abilities downfield and in the flats when needed and has good start/stop abilities, redirection and closing speed when collapsing from the backside. Offering good position versatility at the next level, he holds offers from SJSU, Hawaii, Idaho, Idaho State, Portland and UC Davis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643278"],"_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-684b4ae10a14c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Rancho Cotate product is one of the top defenders in all of northern California and is poised for a huge senior season for one of the top teams in the North Coast section. McClellan has plus length for the position, elite athleticism and is a violent hitter that can cover downfield and bang in the box. He checks all the boxes for the inside linebacker position in college and offers good upside due to length and athleticism/pass rush abilities. After racking up offers from the likes of Colorado State, UNLV, Sac State and Northern Arizona among others he shut down his recruitment this week and committed to Colorado State and will head to Fort Collins this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686213"],"_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-684b4ae10a22b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hall had a breakout Junior season campaign for Hayward last fall and is one of the top uncommitted ball carriers in Northern California. He has elite first level speed with sudden twitch to make defenders miss in the hole and runs with natural forward lean and leg drive through contact. In the open field he shows he can break away from defenders, force them to take poor angles and has cutback abilities and all the tools in a FCS+ caliber back. Heading into his Senior year, he checks into our ranks as a top 22 player at the position across the state and has offers from Sac State, NAU and SJSU. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686170"],"_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-684b4ae10a268"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Mitty product is one of the top players across the loaded WCAL and is a downhill and physical runner that looks for contact in the hole and gets vertical quickly while having natural forward lean and can gain tough yards inside. He has a powerful build and strong lower half while flashing good contact balance when bouncing off tacklers in traffic. He also shows he can be a zone or gap scheme runner, stays patient behind his blocks before making a break and has some short area wiggle as well. He currently holds offers from Cornell, Georgetown, Air Force and Georgetown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->