2028’s: Running Backs to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some of the key running backs for the 2028 class in Utah. We'll discuss some key players who are primed for a huge season and should garner interest in recruiting. They have put in the hard work and it's time to spotlight them. Let's dive in.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690712"],"_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-6a30bdb9a2278"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Naeata is a physical runner with good vision and patience. He has the lateral quickness to cutback and find a closing hole. He does a good job of getting small through the first level and is a runner who welcomes contact and will finish his run by lowering his pads and delivering a blow. He does have the ability to get to the edge and use his quickness to break a long run. He is light on his feet and shows good footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689331"],"_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-6a30bdb9a2335"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beckham has put in a lot of work this offseason and he is a runner who is a complete back with good hands and footwork. He's a runner with good vision and has the ability to get to the edge and break a long run. He's shown good physicality for his size and isn't afraid to run between the tackles. He's a mismatch in the receiving game and is a deadly threat in that aspect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116201"],"_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-6a30bdb9a2397"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ruben is a strong, physical runner and will not be tackled with a lazy arm that gets in his way. He runs with good vision and does a good job of finishing his run by lowering his pads and delivering a blow to the defender and falling forward. He works for the hard yards and has the shiftiness to make defenders miss in tight quarters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1923783"],"_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-6a30bdb9a23fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tavake is a runner who is patient and has good footwork. He's a runner with good vision and has the speed to get to the edge and hit the runway for home. He does a good job of fighting through contact and getting to the second level. He has excellent hands and is a weapon out of the backfield. He does a good job of making defenders miss in open field and picking up chunk yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were some running backs to know for the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->