June Rankings Update: 2025 Running Backs
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We have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2025. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 running backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position…
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Continue ReadingWe have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2025. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 running backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position in each class with other segments included.
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Continue ReadingCameron Settles Cameron Settles 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR is a north and south runner who brings power, speed and athleticism to the position. Settles is a 3-Star recruit and the 2nd rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays a physical downhill running style with good vision to read the defensive front post-snap. One-cut ability due to good change of direction, lateral agility, burst and vision to locate an opening backside or play side. Consistently breaking tackles with solid contact balance, leg drive and active feet to create yards after contact in the first and second levels.
Offer List: Arkansas, Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Cornell, Costal Carolina, Dartmouth, Lafayette College, Louisiana Tech, Memphis, Missouri, Oregon State, SMU, Tulsa, UL Monroe & Yale.
Note – 3.8 GPA
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Monterrio Elston Jr. Monterrio Elston Jr. 6'0" | 170 lbs | RB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR brings versatility to an offense with the ability to line up in the backfield, move out wide in the slot or put in motion to draw the defense. Elston Jr. is a 3-Star recruit and the 9th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays a quick first step off the snap with good foot quickness and burst to explode through the tackles with phenomenal second level breakaway speed to separate from the first and second level defenders. Demonstrates good lateral agility, fluid movement within his cuts, allowing himself to change direction quickly with control. Good vision post-snap to read the defensive font and make a move with his one-cut ability. Out wide, his route running, and separation skills are impressive with good hands.
Offer List: Arkansas, Arkansas Baptist, Arkansas State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Central Arkansas, Missouri, Memphis & UNLV.
Note – 4.4 40
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Daniel Anderson Daniel Anderson 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Bryant | 2025 State AR is currently a 4-Star RB who is committed to Notre Dame. Anderson is the 11th rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good vision to read the defensive front post-snap with patience to follow blockers and then attack the hole with good up field burst. Through contact, he showcases good contact balance, body control, leg drive and active feet to break tackles and gain positive yards. On inside/outside zone runs, his patience, burst and vision are beneficial as he can locate cut back lanes and reach the second level quickly.
Offer List: Notre Dame (Committed – 09/23/2023), Arkansas State, Duplicate, Mississippi State & Tennessee.
Note – 4.49 40
Cameron Keller Cameron Keller 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Van Buren | 2025 State AR recently committed to Air Force on May 22nd, 2024. Keller is the 38th rated overall player and 4th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Keller is a versatile prospect out of the backfield in both catch and run situations. Displays good vision to read the defensive front post-snap quickly with patience to follow blockers and then attack the hole with solid up field burst. Showcases good speed and lateral agility to make a man miss in the second level. Good contact balance, body control, leg drive and active feet to break tackles and gain positive yards. Can dominate the screen game, checkdown or RPO, giving the offense a reliable option.
Offer List: Air Force (Committed – 05/22/2024) & Arkansas Tech.
Note – 4.5 GPA / 33 ACT
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Luther Tucker brings good speed and athleticism to the position. Tucker is the 40th rated overall player and 5th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Tucker attacks the hole with good acceleration and burst through the first and second levels. Displays good contact balance and body control to break tackles, gaining positive yards in both the run and pass. A fluid athlete with good lateral agility and change of direction, making himself a one-cut back to locate the opening and burst through. Tucker is also a threat in the passing game, making him so versatile.
Offer List: Arkansas Baptist
Note – 3.1 GPA & 4.5 40
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OTHER TOP 100 RUNNING BACKS IN THE CLASS OF 2025:
6. Kyle Reed Kyle Reed 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Arkadelphia | 2025 State AR (Arkadelphia)
7. Raylen Thomas Raylen Thomas 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Morrilton | 2025 State AR (Morrilton)
8. Jamari Williams Jamari Williams 5'7" | 180 lbs | RB Gurdon | 2025 State AR (Gurdon)
9. Ronny Anokye Ronny Anokye RB Little Rock Christian | 2025 State AR (Little Rock Christian)
10. Jayden Dunlap Jayden Dunlap 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Bigelow | 2025 State AR (Bigelow)
11. Jay Purifoy Jay Purifoy 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Arkadelphia | 2025 State AR (Arkadelphia)