2028 Running Backs Ranked in the Top 50 Overall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In today's article I am covering the Running Backs ranked in the Top 50 of our recent 2028 Class Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1508898"],"_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-6a3443d6adaf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zhiy remains our top-ranked running back and is a special talent who is transferring to Roanoke Catholic this fall. Ever since I saw him as a Freshman, he has been on my radar. Has the natural vision and processing needed for a running back to key the hole, and he shows the quickness and burst needed to be a high-end FBS player. Currently, he holds 3 Division 1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23397008/Kamharie-steelman" id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23397008/Kamharie-steelman">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Zhiy4mvpp" id="https://x.com/Zhiy4mvpp">X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1661406"],"_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-6a3443d6adba5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Currently ranked as a Running Back, Demetrius is a large-framed, power back out of Essex. Thick legs and build, and he has very good run strength and balance. He has good speed that gets him through the second level, but he lacks the top-end elite breakaway speed. What he lacks in top-end speed is made up for in his physicality and ability to make multiple defenders miss with his strength and size. He also plays Edge, and I would not be surprised if Edge becomes his primary position for us in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24518179/Demetrius-Stewart" id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24518179/Demetrius-Stewart">Hudl </a>/ <a href="https://x.com/DTrainStewart28" id="https://x.com/DTrainStewart28">X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1667138"],"_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-6a3443d6adc39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">CJ is a shifty speed back for Trinity Episcopal who displays good vision and burst in his play. Does a good job finding the hole and using his short-area quickness to cut and burst to the second level, with a top-end speed few will catch up to. He has already picked up an offer from East Carolina, and more will come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22702340/CJ-Gray" id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22702340/CJ-Gray">Hudl </a>/ <a href="https://x.com/cjgrayy8">X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412072"],"_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-6a3443d6adcc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marquece is a balanced running back who can win with athleticism and speed and operate as a receiver out of the backfield. He excels in outside stretch runs where he can identify the hole and use his athleticism and balance to burst to the second level. Displays good patience and short-area quickness when running up the middle to find a hole to get to the second level. Holds multiple P4 offers currently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19707001/Marquece-Sharpe" id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19707001/Marquece-Sharpe">Hudl </a>/ <a href="https://x.com/bigquece_3" id="https://x.com/bigquece_3">X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1014987"],"_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-6a3443d6add58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aaron is a smooth runner with very good acceleration to his top speed and will outrun most he will face. Shows good balance and quickness to evade defenders and keep his speed in and out of cuts. Also plays Defensive Back for Huguenot. He is one to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19236212/Philip-Aaron-Bowling" id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19236212/Philip-Aaron-Bowling">Hudl </a>/ <a href="https://x.com/aaronbowlingg1" id="https://x.com/aaronbowlingg1">X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1170028"],"_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-6a3443d6adde4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">JD was one of the <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/10/game-report-glenvar-vs-radford/">earliest prospects</a> I ever covered when I began writing for Prep Redzone in 2023. As a freshman at the time, he stood out to me as a key player for Radford, and he has continued and now ranks in our Top 50 players for the class of 2028. While his season was cut short last year, he was a playmaker when he was on the field, playing offense and defense. He is transferring to Roanoke Catholic this fall, giving them a backfield combo of JD and [player_tooltip player_id='1508898' first='Kamharie' last='Steelman'] that I am excited to see this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19485276/JD-Grubb" id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19485276/JD-Grubb">Hudl </a>/ <a href="https://x.com/jd_grub4">X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>**Cole cannot communicate with prospects directly due to his work in college football. 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