Five Running Backs Demanding More Attention Through Week 4

Through four weeks of the season, several running backs have produced at a level that deserves greater attention from scouts across the Colorado landscape. These under the radar backs have shown explosive ability, physical running styles, vision and the toughness needed to consistently create positive plays. From small school standouts to prospects with legitimate next level size, each player has put together performances that warrant a closer look moving forward. As the season progresses, their continued production could help elevate their names among the state's rising prospects. For more coverage, rankings, and scouting content, use code DavisPRZ30 for money off Prep Redzone subscriptions.    Phillips is a prospect who deserves more opportunities and when he has the ball in his hands you see why. He is an explosive runner with a bowling ball style, showing the balance to bounce off tackles and turn contact into chunk yardage gains. Phillips shows good vision and runs with a physical edge, consistently lowering his shoulder to finish runs, making explosive runs behind one of the top lines in the state. Through four games, he has carried the ball 35 times for 268 yards and two touchdowns. His combination of explosiveness, physicality and size gives him intriguing upside as the season continues. Phillips is a name scouts need to know and could develop into a force at the next level.     Mensah has been an overlooked prospect who has quietly delivered an explosive start to the season. Through four games, he has shown strong vision, quickly identifying running lanes and accelerating through openings for chunk gains. Mensah also brings a physical element to his game, lowering his shoulder and fighting through contact to pick up tough yards. He has carried the ball 81 times for 461 yards and four touchdowns, showing he can handle a significant workload while remaining productive. His combination of vision, physical running style and production makes him a small school prospect on the rise. Mensah deserves increased attention from scouts looking for small school talent as the season moves forward.     Metcalfe has been one of the more explosive runners to watch through four games, consistently showing the traits that can create big plays from anywhere on the field. He uses his vision well to locate running lanes and has the top end speed to separate from defenders once he reaches the open field. Metcalfe also has a knack for making the first defender miss, allowing him to turn each of his opportunities into explosive gains. He has 69 carries for 548 yards and four touchdowns this season, while also adding a receiving touchdown. His combination of vision, elusiveness and breakaway speed makes him a running back scouts should continue tracking closely.     Humrich has emerged as an intriguing small school two way athlete while making a significant impact at running back. He shows good vision and understands how to set up his blocks, allowing him to burst through openings and turn them into major chunk yardage plays. Humrich plays with a high motor and provides the ability to create momentum on either side of the football. Through four games, he has carried the ball 63 times for 697 yards and six touchdowns, including an 80 yard long run that shows his breakaway speed. This type of production and versatility make Humrich a name scouts should have on their radar as the season progresses.     Wynn has been one of the more explosive small school running backs through four games, producing at a level that warrants greater attention. Wynn has the ability to reach top speed quickly once he gets into the open field, allowing him to pull away from defenders and turn small openings into significant gains. He also shows the ability to set up his blocks effectively and make the first defender miss in space. Wynn has carried the ball 32 times for 472 yards and eight touchdowns this season, displaying remarkable big play production. His speed, vision and playmaking ability make him a prospect worth tracking closely moving forward.

Through four weeks of the season, several running backs have produced at a level that deserves greater attention from scouts across the Colorado landscape. These under the radar backs have shown explosive ability, physical running styles, vision and the toughness needed to consistently create positive plays. From small school standouts to prospects with legitimate next level size, each player has put together performances that warrant a closer look moving forward. As the season progresses, their continued production could help elevate their names among the state's rising prospects. For more coverage, rankings, and scouting content, use code DavisPRZ30 for money off Prep Redzone subscriptions.