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2028 Running Backs with a Chip on Their Shoulder

2028 Running Backs with a Chip on Their Shoulder
Gage Gunderson 2028
Matt Tate
Matt Tate March 5, 2026 @ 08:43 PM
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James Watt
James Watt 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB/RB | 2028
CO
Jaden Epps
Jaden Epps 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB/DB | 2028
CO
Gage Gunderson
Gage Gunderson 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB | 2028
CO
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As a running back, he demonstrates very good vision. Epps weaves through the defense effortlessly. Very good inside running and good outside running. He's also shown a knack for impact the passing the game. Good ball tracking and very good catching. Epps is a rising running back that should be on your radar moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Colt Kugler","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"155","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cheyenne Mountain","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa3f5f6251b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Epps measures in at 6'1 190-pounds playing RB/FS. He had 98 carries for 772 yards with 4 touchdowns, 12 receptions for 182 yards with 1 touchdown, 36 total tackles (20 solo, 16 assisted), 1 TFL, with 3 INT. Epps has good athletic ability due to very good speed, good change of direction, acceleration, and jumping. As a running back, he demonstrates very good vision. Epps weaves through the defense effortlessly. Very good inside running and good outside running. He's also shown a knack for impact the passing the game. Good ball tracking and very good catching. Epps is a rising running back that should be on your radar moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Garrett Ingelhart","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Glenwood Springs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa3f5f625d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ingelhart measures in at 5'10 180-pounds playing RB/MLB for Glenwood Springs. He had 61 carries for 338 yards with 3 touchdowns. An impressive 5.5 yards per carry. 32 total tackles (16 solo, 16 assisted), 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PD, and 1 blocked field goal. He has good athletic ability due to very good balance, acceleration, good change of direction, and speed. Ingelhart has an explosive quick start and uses his very good vision to find his way through a defense. He isn't afraid of getting physical, putting his shoulder down to gain extra yards. Very good inside running. As a linebacker, he demonstrates good read and reaction time paired with good tackling. Another player that I'm looking to see continued growth this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2043874"],"_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-69aa3f5f62635"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gunderson measures in at 5'9 160-pounds. He had 84 carries for 474 yards with 8 touchdowns, 16 receptions for 412 yards with 4 touchdowns, 12 kick returns for 202 yards, 13 punt return for 215 yards. Gunderson has good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, good change of direction, jumping, and balance. Very good vision. Weaves through the defense with ease. If a hole is covered, he'll use his jump cuts to pivot into the open hole. Gunderson thrives as a receiver. Very good ball tracking and catching skills. Gunderson brings his homerun ability to the special teams unit. He's electric kick returns puts his offense in great position. Look for a breakout season from him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2118901"],"_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-69aa3f5f6268c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watt measures in at 5'11 170-pounds playing RB/SS. He had 144 carries for 624 yards with 8 touchdowns, 57 total tackles (33 solo, 24 assisted), 8 TFL, with 3 sacks. Watt has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, acceleration, good change of direction, speed, and balance. Watt has an explosive start with his acceleration. Good vision with very good inside running. He excels in both short yardage and getting big gains. Watt thrives on the defensive side. He has very good read and reaction. Ranges from run support in the box to the deep zone covering speedy receivers. Very good tackling. Great coverage skills as well. Keep an eye on Watt this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Jaden Epps

Jaden Epps

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RB/DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2028
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Weight
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Standley Lake
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2028 Running Backs with a Chip on Their Shoulder
Epps measures in at 6’1 190-pounds playing RB/FS. He had 98 carries for 772 yards with 4 touchdowns,...
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Colt Kugler

Colt Kugler

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WEIGHT 155
POS RB
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Garrett Ingelhart

Garrett Ingelhart

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WEIGHT 180
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Gage Gunderson

Gage Gunderson

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HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
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2028
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5'9"
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Holy Family
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2028 Running Backs with a Chip on Their Shoulder
Gunderson measures in at 5’9 160-pounds. He had 84 carries for 474 yards with 8 touchdowns, 16 receptions...
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James Watt

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2028 Running Backs with a Chip on Their Shoulder
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