Under the Radar 2024 Running Backs in Kentucky

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After breaking down some high-level senior offensive linemen, quarterbacks and wide receivers, it's time to continue to highlight some of the top graduating playmakers in the Bluegrass State that left it all on the field in their final season of high school football action. To conclude the offense, here's my list of some explosive under the radar 2024 running backs in Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["653487"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnAt the top of my list of notable performers is [player_tooltip player_id='653487' first='Brock' last='Messer'], a running back at Martin County High School. What impresses me about Messer is his breakaway speed and durable edge, showcasing his ability to stay on his feet in the pocket and utilize bursts of speed to take it all the way to the house. Another facet of Messer that stands out is his physical edge and ability to bully the defense off the snap, proving his ability to consistently boost ground production and force his team into enemy territory.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2MeZUwu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6591e528557c3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408046"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnI am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='408046' first='Thomas' last='Feickert'], a running back at Scott County High School. In addition to his explosive quickness and catching ability, what makes Feickert so impactful is his ability to juke out the defense off the snap, blasting past the opposition from along the edge despite heavy pressure and limited running room. I also like Feickert's ability to break tackles in the pocket and outlast the defense on the ground, showing off his ability to put points on the scoreboard with his shiftiness.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2MXgZ2u0022u003eTape:u003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6591e5285583d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["653490"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnClaiming the number three spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='653490' first='Jimmy' last='Sales'], a running back at South Warren High School. In addition to outstanding size and speed off the snap, what impresses me about Sales is his versatile edge, proving he can dodge and weave tackles in the pocket as well as slip past openings from along the edge to put his team into a strong field position. I also like Sales due to his footwork and ability to create seperation in the backfield, proving he can pull ahead of the defense and force his way into the endzone.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2MafBiu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6591e5285589b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["381881"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnAnother skilled prospect is [player_tooltip player_id='381881' first='Don'Tre' last='Richardson'], a running back at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. What impresses me the most about Richardson's playstyle is his physical edge, his ability to consistently break tackles off the snap and his ability to dodge and weave the defense to march into the backfield. 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Sheppard stands out due to his physicality in the pocket as well as his breakaway speed, utilizing his size and strength to shake the defense and take it all the way into the endzone. 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