5 Explosive Central Kentucky RB Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are plenty of running back prospects around Central Kentucky who have stepped up this season when their teams have needed them the most. The next five recruits have provided a bit of a spark for their respective offenses over the past eight weeks:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2222912"],"_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-6acf00cdc0bae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2222912' first='Jayshawn' last='Crosby'] is quietly having a fantastic season for Paul Laurence Dunbar in Lexington and was the main contributor in this past week's 28-27 win over Tates Creek. Crosby earned 35 carries, which he took for 193 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also caught two passes for 31 yards. Crosby has great speed, which helps him beat defenders to the outside and burst past the line of scrimmage. He has also demonstrated his shiftiness and ability to cut his run back inside. With two games left in the regular season, Crosby has rushed for 871 yards and nine touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2145286"],"_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-6acf00cdc0c1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2145286' first='Ryan' last='Brown'] is the featured running back for a Woodford County team that improved to 7-1 after dropping 56 points in a win against Collins last Friday. Brown ran the ball 10 times for 95 yards and a touchdown during the district matchup. He's not the biggest running back, but he plays with a ton of physicality and aggression, which was evident when he ran over a Collins defender on the way to the end zone during the Yellow Jackets' Week 8 matchup. On the season, he's averaging 6.6 yards per carry with 407 yards and five touchdowns to show for his efforts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2448799"],"_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-6acf00cdc0c75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2448799' first='Jacob' last='Wells'] plays in relief of the two running backs who are leading Scott County's charge as one of the top rushing teams in the Bluegrass. However, he has made the most of every opportunity he has received. Wells is very quick with the ball on the outside and can shake defenders free as he tries to turn the corner and cut up the field. His speed in the open field really sets him apart in a crowded room of talented running backs. This season, Wells has been given only 19 carries, but is averaging 14.0 yards per attempt for 266 yards and 1 touchdown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2448804"],"_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-6acf00cdc0cc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bourbon County is off to a great start this season, and they have [player_tooltip player_id='2448804' first='Madi' last='Bell'] to thank for much of their success offensively. Bell provides a jolt of electricity with the ball in his hands and is best when he's trying to beat defenders to the outside before cutting up into open field. He's shifty, explosive, and good at selling hesitation moves to help defenders keep guessing. He's carried the ball 43 times in six games, but is averaging 10.4 yards per rush, with 448 yards and 11 touchdowns to boot. Bell has three additional touchdowns through the air for the Colonels as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2448808"],"_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-6acf00cdc0d2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2448808' first='Chris' last='Stallings'] is averaging 9.7 yards per rush for Franklin County eight games into the regular season. Stallings has totaled 55 carries for 536 yards and seven touchdowns. He's added 96 more receiving yards. On the field, Stallings has great ball-carrier vision and can adjust mid-run to follow a block or get an angle on a defender in situational moments. Stallings also hits his gaps hard and welcomes contact when he's running up the middle. He possesses a powerful lower body, which allows him to stay upright through arm tackles as he fights for extra yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->