Built to Run: 5 Underrated Running Backs Turning Heads
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<p><strong>Erick Roman – RB – Class of 2026 – Belvidere North</strong><br>Roman is a downhill back with excellent size at 5'10", 210 pounds. He breaks arm tackles and thrives between the tackles. As Belvidere North continues to develop its offense, Roman's punishing style will likely be a focal point of the attack.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1357689' first='Donzelle' last='Ingram-Love'] – RB – Class of 2026 – Auburn (Rockford)</strong><br>Ingram-Love is a 5'9", 200-pound back who runs with purpose. He gets downhill in a hurry and consistently finishes runs falling forward. He's built for contact and does a great job staying square through traffic. If Auburn feeds him the rock, he has the potential to be a workhorse back this fall.</p>
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<p><strong>Decatur Washington – RB – Class of 2028 – Brother Rice</strong><br>Washington already runs with authority. At 5'9", 174 pounds, he's well-built and finishes runs with power. He fits perfectly in Brother Rice's physical offensive system, and as he gets more touches, his recruiting attention should climb quickly.</p>
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<p><strong>Jordan Lewis – RB – Class of 2028 – Richards</strong><br>Lewis has an impressive build at 6'0", 180 pounds and shows good vision with the ball in his hands. He's a physical runner who already looks the part, and with his combination of size and agility, Lewis has the tools to become a major contributor in Richards' offense early in his career.</p>
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<p><strong>Jonathan Nwoko – RB – Class of 2027 – Lincoln-Way East</strong><br>Nwoko turned heads at the Northwestern camp this summer, testing at the top of the RB group and dominating 1-on-1 drills. At 5'11", 185 pounds, he's a powerful, well-balanced back with top-end athleticism. Despite being in a deep backfield, he's a true sleeper to keep an eye on—he has the tools to break through and become a difference-maker.</p>
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Erick Roman – RB – Class of 2026 – Belvidere North
Roman is a downhill back with excellent size at 5'10", 210 pounds. He breaks arm tackles and thrives between the tackles. As Belvidere North continues to develop its offense, Roman's punishing style will likely be a focal point of the attack.
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