2027 Film Room Southern Illinois Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our focus now is on the class of 2027!&nbsp; We are breaking down tons of film on rising junior prospects ahead of their upcoming seasons.&nbsp; Each position group will get a breakdown leading up to the release of our massive 2027 rankings update in August.&nbsp; Here is <strong>2027 Film Room: Southern Illinois Running Backs</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["788737"],"_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-689016e4aa845"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson-Cook recently transferred into East St. Louis from Desoto (TX) where he played for the Texas power after his freshman season at Decatur MacArthur.  The newest Flyer will be in the conversation for the top player in his class for as long as he is in Illinois.  The 6'2" 220 pound back is a physical runner with downfield speed.  Love how he runs behind his pads and lowers the boom with defenders bouncing off him.  Consistently runs for long TDs up the middle while showcasing his vision along with willingness to follow the blocking scheme.  Burst through hole every time and has a ferocity with the ball.  Like his footwork in tight spaces and can get skinny when he needs to without losing speed. Home run threat on every single play!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282833"],"_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-6887d07c43727"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tillman is one of the better backs in the class.&nbsp; At 5'9" 170 pounds he runs low to the ground and has explosive speed in the open field.&nbsp; Does an excellent job at beating contain and getting to the edge.&nbsp; Runs behind his blockers up the middle.&nbsp; Like the patience he shows downfield.&nbsp; Makes guys miss and finishes runs with power.&nbsp; Bounces off defenders.&nbsp; A lot of potential in the pass game as a pass catcher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598828"],"_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-6887d07c4377e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown is a player we saw quite a bit in person this past year.&nbsp; As a back up he had 639 all purpose yards behind Dierre Hill Jr.&nbsp; Now it is his show.&nbsp; Compact power and speed combination at 5'8". Quick cuts in the hole and jump cuts. He is very tough to bring down.&nbsp; Runs with toughness in between the tackles. Very good pass catcher out of the backfield and in the slot.&nbsp; Also brings value as a kick returner with his speed!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1335746"],"_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-6887d07c437c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hazell is a small and compact back at 5'5" 180 pounds.&nbsp; Strong runner in between the tackles. One cut and gets up field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598849"],"_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-6887d07c4380f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This O'Fallon back is a 5'10" 195 pound big and physical back.&nbsp; Powerful runner in between the tackles that punishes opponents.&nbsp; Runs over them.&nbsp; Could see him being a full back as well for teams that still use that spot. Punishing runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->