Quick Cuts, Bruining Stiff Arms, Big Gains

<p>What makes a complete running back? There really is no definite answer to that question. We usually say one that catches, has great vision, breaks tackles in space, and has athletic traits such as speed that separates himself. Many all-time great running backs all did it a different way, though. Some leaned more on power and toughness. Others leaned more on speed and agility. Further, more would shine with dual-threat catching ability. The key is that scouting the position as an art is notable. These are RBs below that have not gotten a lot of attention that colleges may want to put on their lists to check out!</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">One Cut RB's:</span></h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1742416' first='Kent' last='Glasgow'] is a true one-cut RB. He identifies the open lane that his offensive line creates, bursts through it, and then makes a cut into the open field. Glasgow thrives in these moments, using his speed to beat defenders in a footrace. By and large, his vision was so critical on tape, finding space to explode into. Glasgow makes sharp juke moves on defenders consistently in open space to gain extra yardage on tape. Squeezing through some of the smallest holes was a thrill to see.</p>     <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachThames21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachThames21</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachShaw__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachShaw__</a> for the time I had at Rutgers today! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHOP?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHOP</a> <a href="https://t.co/gCYRs7W02Z">pic.twitter.com/gCYRs7W02Z</a></p>— Zion Glasgow (@Kent_Glasgow8) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kent_Glasgow8/status/1931864064063369605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Elusive RB's:</span></h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">This is an elusive RB that loves to shake down defenders in open space to get big gains. [player_tooltip player_id='1742865' first='Jovens' last='Theodate'] may not be a pure home run threat, but he is going to pick up hard-earned yardage. Additionally, Theodate is a threat coming out of the backfield as a pass catcher. Swing passes, motion routes, and out routes were on display to assist the QB. Despite being a quick change-of-pace RB, he will lower his shoulder on a defender and use some power when he wants to.</p>     <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/zv5ZJ2SqSs">pic.twitter.com/zv5ZJ2SqSs</a></p>— [player_tooltip player_id='1742865' first='Jovens' last='Theodate'] (@JvnSix) <a href="https://twitter.com/JvnSix/status/1948827399040500162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1707840' first='Robert' last='Holder'] is a quick-footed back that is able to do a variety of different plays for his offense to explore big gains in the open field. On tape, he shows the ability to take jet sweeps, motion into the slot, and line up as a receiver when needed. To add, his ability to pass catch paid dividends on flat routes. Holder excels on inside zone runs, where his acceleration and play strength allow him to hit gaps. He does have strong contact balance to break a tackle attempt if a defender manages to get behind the LOS.</p>     <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you Lord for allowing me to be back in Texas. And Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/RIMFIT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RIMFIT1</a> for getting me better this month on the field & in the weight room. Ready to have an impactful season. <a href="https://twitter.com/MilfordPrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MilfordPrep</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Kennyhill13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kennyhill13</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Meyer27?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Meyer27</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJirgl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJirgl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRoyLIU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRoyLIU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachAllgood?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachAllgood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachwhiteDP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachwhiteDP</a>… <a href="https://t.co/bYFBTcJYv6">pic.twitter.com/bYFBTcJYv6</a></p>— Robert I Holder (@RobertIHolder20) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertIHolder20/status/1949291472832102693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Speed RB's:</span></h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1648702' first='Thomas' last='Toher'] is a blazing-speed RB that is going to burst into the open lane with a ton of urgency behind him. His ability to gain chunks of yardage, outrun the entire defense, and rely on his ball carrier vision was critical. Evidently, Tohers excels at bouncing outside runs quickly to then lean the corner for a score. Knowing how to keep his balance on big runs near the sideline and in bounds to gain extra yardage showed on multiple occasions. A true home run threat that defenses have to be aware of. </p>     <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDenecke?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDenecke</a> for the invite and <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachElliott10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachElliott10</a> for a great camp. I ran a 4.59 hand timed 40yard dash and competed great. <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbanyCba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlbanyCba</a> <a href="https://t.co/vrDbkMK4MQ">pic.twitter.com/vrDbkMK4MQ</a></p>— [player_tooltip player_id='1648702' first='Thomas' last='Toher'] (@thomas_toher) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomas_toher/status/1948813659779576013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Power RB's:</span></h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Dashawn Johnson is a tough running back that thrives on power and toughness. With the little amount of tape that he does have, you would see that Johnson is able to get big gains by using his strength at the POA. Further, Johnson has a lot of contact balance when coming against tacklers to stay upright. The ability to fire stiff arms at defenders to gain extra separation was a factor in his game. Continued development at the RB spot will be key for Johnson to have the potential to become a reliable and impactful offensive weapon.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Social Media:</span></h2>   <p><a href="https://x.com/thomas_toher">[player_tooltip player_id='1648702' first='Thomas' last='Toher'] (@thomas_toher) / X</a></p>   <p><a href="https://x.com/Kent_Glasgow8">Zion Glasgow (@Kent_Glasgow8) / X</a></p>   <p><a href="https://x.com/RobertIHolder20">Robert I Holder (@RobertIHolder20) / X</a></p>   <p><a href="https://x.com/JvnSix">[player_tooltip player_id='1742865' first='Jovens' last='Theodate'] (@JvnSix) / X</a></p>

What makes a complete running back? There really is no definite answer to that question. We usually say one that catches, has great vision, breaks tackles in space, and has athletic traits such as speed that separates himself. Many all-time great running backs all did it a different way, though. Some leaned more on power and toughness. Others leaned more on speed and agility. Further, more would shine with dual-threat catching ability. The key is that scouting the position as an art is notable. These are RBs below that have not gotten a lot of attention that colleges may want to put on their lists to check out!