Week 1 Thursday Night Standouts: RBs Rising in the Rankings

Today we will be taking a look at some running backs that were able to turn some heads in week 1 Thursday night games. These are the players that will be climbing the rankings and looking to pop onto college scouts radars moving forward. If you are new and looking to subscribe use the code: Davis30 for a 30% discount off of your first subscription. If you are returning and want 30% off of the monthly subscription use code: DavisPRZ30 for a discount.    Thenell delivered one of the most explosive performances of Week 1, racking up 171 rushing yards, 114 receiving yards and three total touchdowns against Severance. His ability to make defenders miss in the open field combined with breakaway speed allowed him to consistently flip field position. Thenell's versatility as both a runner and receiver makes him a dynamic weapon who can line up anywhere on the field. He is proving he can be the focal point of an offense and will continue to climb the rankings as he builds on this performance. A must watch name moving forward.     McKeon needed only one half of football to show he's one of the most explosive backs in the state. He ran for 145 yards and a touchdown while adding another score through the air. His ability to break long runs and outrun defenders stood out, as he consistently found lanes and created big plays. McKeon also showed strong vision, cutting decisively and exploding through gaps. Though currently outside the top 150, this performance will force evaluators to take notice. Expect him to continue rising in the rankings as he makes his case as one of 2025's more dynamic runners.     Prueitt was the engine for Littleton's offense in Week 1, rushing for 153 yards and two touchdowns. His physical style stood out, as he ran through arm tackles and consistently picked up chunk yardage between the tackles. Prueitt combined power with enough burst to break free for big gains, helping his team control the tempo of the game. If he can continue producing against more physical defenses later this season, his stock will climb quickly. With his blend of toughness and playmaking ability, Prueitt is positioning himself as one of the under the radar backs to watch closely this fall.     Aggers may not have prototypical size, but his performance proved he has the toughness and vision to be a difference maker. He rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns, averaging an impressive 7.5 yards per carry. Aggers excelled between the tackles, showing patience to wait for lanes and explosiveness to capitalize when holes opened. His reliability in short yardage situations makes him a key player for this offense near the goal line. Entering his senior season, Aggers is looking to make a late push onto recruiting radars, and performances like this one will only help boost his stock moving forward.     In a defensive slugfest, Christopher stood tall as the workhorse for his team, finishing with 95 yards and a touchdown. Averaging 4.5 yards per carry, Christopher showed his ability to push the pile and consistently move the chains even against a stingy defense. His physical running style was on display as he hit the hole with authority and fought for every yard. While he didn't have many breakaway runs in this contest, his toughness and ability to wear down the defense are undeniable. Look for Christopher to make more splash plays in Week 2 and climb as a stock riser.

Today we will be taking a look at some running backs that were able to turn some heads in week 1 Thursday night games. These are the players that will be climbing the rankings and looking to pop onto college scouts radars moving forward. If you are new and looking to subscribe use the code: Davis30 for a 30% discount off of your first subscription. If you are returning and want 30% off of the monthly subscription use code: DavisPRZ30 for a discount.