Who Are Alabama’s Rushing Leaders? (Week 6)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have some explosive backs across the state who are finding tons of success on the ground this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're watching some of Alabama's rushing leaders. You won't want to miss out on this group of prospects; they're seriously talented and putting together dominant seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to check out their film below! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1408968"],"_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-68dedecebafe5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1408968' first='Maurice' last='Winston'] has been unstoppable through the first half of the season, creating highlight plays against talented defenses every week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Winston is incredibly fast and can move effortlessly with the ball in his hands.</em> <em>He's excellent at finding rushing lanes/following his blocks, has incredible speed in the open field, and is extremely difficult to bring down due to his contact balance.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winston is currently leading the state in rushing. Through five games, he's recorded 89 carries for 1361 yards and 20 TDs, dominating every team on Randolph County's schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've been a big fan of Winston's since watching him earlier this year. He's an electric back that deserves more eyes. Make sure you check out some of his clips below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23215142/674e15ff11000ebc6af8610e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dedecebb1a7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895265"],"_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-68dedecebb214"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1895265' first='Braden' last='Gilliland'] is a talented back from Appalachian who's made a massive impact for his team's ground game the last two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Gilliland is explosive on the ground. He has great vision, impressive speed, and dominant contact balance he uses to create huge plays out of the backfield. I'm impressed with how well Gilliland follows his blockers. He sees the field really well and patiently waits for his blocks to develop, helping him sometimes go completely untouched by defenders.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Gilliland is also a reliable pass catcher out of the backfield. He has a good set of hands and is great at staying on his feet and making the most out of each reception.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gilliland has been unstoppable this season, recording 126 carries for 1285 yards and 20 TDs on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You've got to watch some of Gilliland's clips below. He's an exciting back having a huge senior season. It'll be fun watching him dominate down the stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16507466/67b63d4ae457256f864d55cf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dedecebb23e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1853955"],"_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-68dedecebb288"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1853955' first='Isaiah' last='Bennett'] is a talented junior from Sipsey Valley who's made a ton of plays this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>I hadn't watched Bennett before this week, but man, he impressed. He's an incredibly physical back who makes defenders work to take him down. He runs hard, has great contact balance, and can easily shed off/power through anyone trying to take him down.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Bennett also has impressive vision that helps lead him to huge plays on the ground. He's great at finding lanes and does a great job waiting for and following his blockers around the field.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Through six games, Bennett has racked up 152 carries for 1222 yards and 14 TDs on the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bennett has been having a historic season for his school, becoming the first 1000-yard rusher in program history and dominating every team he's faced along the way. Make sure you check out some of his clips below, you'll be impressed:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19476454/68d1982fab2f611abc6fd91e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dedecebb2ad"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654962"],"_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-68dedecebb2f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1654962' first='Keyshawn' last='Woods'] is having back-to-back dominant seasons for Cherokee County's run game, and man, it's been fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Woods is explosive with the ball in his hands, he plays with a ton of speed and twitch out of the backfield and is a threat to take it the distance every carry. Woods has great vision, is patient for blocks to develop, and finds the best lane to take the ball upfield for huge plays on the ground.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Woods is also highly elusive and can easily make defenders miss behind the line of scrimmage and in the open field. Pairing that with his contact balance makes him a hard player to stop- he's a shifty back who can withstand hits and step out of tackles, constantly causing headaches for opposing defenses.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woods has been terrific this season, recording 153 carries for 1123 yards and 8 TDs on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've been seriously impressed with Woods this season. He's a talented back having an awesome year. Do yourself a favor and watch some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19557366/68cf38b48a61b935346aa3ef' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dedecebb318"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895342"],"_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-68dedecebb35f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1895342' first='Braylon' last='Lawson'] is a talented junior back who's made a huge impact on Sparkman's rushing attack this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Lawson has a really well-rounded skill set. He has great size, impressive speed and elusiveness, and is a physical runner who makes life difficult for opposing defenses. You don't want to have to meet Lawson up the middle. He runs hard and has great contact balance, making it tough for defenders to bring him down.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with Lawson's elusiveness. He's shifty with the ball in his hands and can cut/change his direction in an instant, creating some high-light reel jukes on talented defenses across the state.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawson has found a ton of success on the ground this season, racking up 107 carries for 1012 yards and 8 TDs in six games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've become a big fan of Lawson's this season. He's a talented junior making a ton of plays this fall, make sure you check out some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17810787/68d01b0802358d548bb114b0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dedecebb383"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->