Breakout Stars: 5 Running Backs Turning Heads

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2135324"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1db013ed8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2135324' first='Prince' last='Wratto'] is having a special season. He had a school record 325 yards in a Week 2 game. His physical running style makes him difficult for defenders to bring down. He is like a bowling ball knocking down defenders. He then has special speed. Once he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. He also has a good ability to make defenders miss. Wratto is having an awesome season. The kid is a star as a running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlight Tape from Wk 2 🏈 #4<br>• 325 yards (303 in just the 1st half)<br>• 4 TDs<br>• Single game school record for total yards<br>• Section 2 Back of the Week<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/abovetheline?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#abovetheline</a> <a href="https://x.com/ElizabethtownFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElizabethtownFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/coach_gal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_gal</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://x.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/MaxPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaxPreps</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://t.co/wDFos3bq6y">pic.twitter.com/wDFos3bq6y</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2135324' first='Prince' last='Wratto'] (@WrattoPrince) <a href="https://x.com/WrattoPrince/status/2097723131628528110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1732249"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1db013edf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1732249' first='Bryce' last='Collins'] is a good linebacker and running back. At both positions, he has the speed and athleticism that make him stand out. As a linebacker, he makes plays all over the field. He is a good open-field tackler. Then, as a running back, he has been excellent. He hits the hole well and runs hard. He is hard to bring down. He is a classic in-between-tackles runner. He also has good ball skills. He catches passes well in the open field. He also shows good speed. Collins is an excellent running back and linebacker in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here is my offensive film from Friday's game. Great team win.<br><br>145 Rush Yds <br>32 Rec Yds<br>177 AP Yds <br>4 TDs<br>5.4 AVG <a href="https://t.co/4R8scmF1ug">pic.twitter.com/4R8scmF1ug</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1732249' first='Bryce' last='Collins'] (@BryceCo86831130) <a href="https://x.com/BryceCo86831130/status/2101767887463592353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2264853"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1db013ee95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2264853' first='John' last='Vellon'] is a good athlete. He is a good running back and slot receiver. He is the type of player you want to put out in space and let him work. As a runner between the tackles, he shows good ability. He does a nice job of making defenders miss. His jump cut is outstanding. He also has good speed, and once he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. He also shows good hands and catches the ball well. Vellon is a top-flight player in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 4 Highlights vs. New Oxford<br><br>14 for 202 yards, 2TDs<br> Player Of The Game <a href="https://x.com/CoachCregger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCregger</a> <a href="https://x.com/AFL_YorkPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AFL_YorkPA</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachBL_AFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBL_AFL</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/PAPrepVarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepVarsity</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://x.com/RussellStoner24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RussellStoner24</a> <a href="https://x.com/247recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247recruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coachkyle246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coachkyle246</a> <a href="https://x.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/mqAN79NBYm">pic.twitter.com/mqAN79NBYm</a></p>&mdash; John D. Vellon 🎰 (@JohnDVellon) <a href="https://x.com/JohnDVellon/status/2101392585432436875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2343846"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1db013eeda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2343846' first='Chase' last='Mitcheltree'] is an explosive athlete who can score anytime he gets an opportunity to touch the ball. As a running back, he has great vision. He sees the hole open, and he explodes through it. He has elite speed. Once he gets into the open field, he is gone. He has that good of speed. Then he has excellent moves. He can stop on a dime and make defenders miss. He has rushed for an eye-popping 718 yards through 4 weeks, along with 12 touchdowns. The kid is having a monster season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jr season offensive highlights<br>Class of 2027<br>5'10<br>180<br>Rb <a href="https://t.co/gh7C8GBJD8">pic.twitter.com/gh7C8GBJD8</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2343846' first='Chase' last='Mitcheltree'] (@ChaseMitcheltr) <a href="https://x.com/ChaseMitcheltr/status/1995538598251430193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /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":"Fletcher Thompson ","_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":"185","_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":"Williams Valley","_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1db013ef96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fletcher Thompson is having an outstanding season. He is a legit running back. His ability to make defenders miss is special. He has excellent moves, and he uses them well. He has rushed for 723 yards and 9 touchdowns. He also has elite track speed. Once he gets a step on defenders, he is gone. He also shows a physical running style. Thompson has elite traits as a runner. He has a bright future ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fletcher Thompson sophomore highlights 🏈<br><br>•190 car<br>•1839 yds<br>• 9.7 avg<br>• 22 rushing tds<br>• 20 rec<br>• 500 rec yds<br>• 6 rec tds <a href="https://t.co/oXlMkZMwIB">https://t.co/oXlMkZMwIB</a></p>&mdash; Fletcher (@FletcherThomp27) <a href="https://x.com/FletcherThomp27/status/1993380429924098199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->