Virginia 2029 Rankings Review: Top Rated Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Above you see our top ranked running backs for the Virginia 2029 class with Gretna's [player_tooltip player_id='1632498' first='Aaden' last='Cobbs'] obtaining the top spot. Here is a breakdown on some of the top backs that are soon to be sophomores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729554"],"_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-6994a9d31d6ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loudoun County's [player_tooltip player_id='1729554' first='Gideon' last='Rosen'] is already an excellent north/south type of back. He should be a more focal part of the Captains offense next season. Rosen has good vision and will lower the boom on any defender, taking advantage of his strength. Playing a ton of snaps for Loudoun County's regional title team, Rosen made a significant impact on special teams too. If you want to know how to get on a state title contenders radar you should follow this kid's path. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1699170"],"_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-6994a9d31d718"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carruthers looks like he has game breaking speed already for Chancellor High School. Love that when he hits the hole it always takes a couple of defenders to bring him down, he rarely ever goes down on first contact. Good vision and strength, Carruthers could have a monster sophomore season if used properly. Catches the ball out of the backfield well too, this young man is going to be a star soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111254"],"_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-6994a9d31d7aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2111254' first='Alijah' last='Cook'] came in 61st overall playing for Christchurch High School, he is a shifty/quick back. Really fun to watch especially when he is out in the open with some space, it came a point watching his tape that each play I just assumed he was going to make defenders miss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105587"],"_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-6994dc146d477"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woodbridge is coming off consecutive Cardinal District titles but they will be losing a lot to graduations and transfer for 2026. [player_tooltip player_id='2105587' first='Cameron' last='Thomas'] looks like one of many prospects next in line for the Vikings and I expect him to contribute a lot more as a sophomore. He is shifty and tough from reviewing his tape, with the transfer of FBS prospect Marquece Sharpe to Loudoun Sports Academy, expect Thomas to take on the lead back role. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2081651"],"_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-6994dc984f9a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Robinson Rams recently made a splash with the hiring of Coach Gerry Pannoni to take over. He sure will have a lot of talent to work with, none may have more upside than [player_tooltip player_id='2081651' first='Delonte' last='King'] in my opinion. He looks fast and explosive on tape with him showing his true leg strength on each carry. King was ranked based more on his potential and he has the right coach to lead him to the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->