National Preps Showcase Top Performers: Running Backs
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In-depth look into some of the top RB’s from the National Preps Showcase at Arizona Christian. Brysen Barrios Brysen Barrios 5'7" | 160 lbs | ATH Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 2023 State AZ , 2023, Ironwood Ridge The versatile…
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Continue ReadingIn-depth look into some of the top RB’s from the National Preps Showcase at Arizona Christian.
Brysen Barrios Brysen Barrios 5'7" | 160 lbs | ATH Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 2023 State AZ , 2023, Ironwood Ridge
The versatile athlete continued to flash his explosiveness as he has done all offseason. His change of direction and acceleration made him stand out showing he can be a threat every time he touches the ball. He’s fast with quick feet but always in control and balanced. He’s a grinder with a high motor and great competitive attitude. He has shown great improvement year over year and is just waiting for his opportunity to showcase his talent.
Devin Bowling Devin Bowling 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Benson | 2022 State AZ , 2022, Benson
Bowling is a quick and shifty athlete with explosive playmaking potential. He’s a scat back that shows good acceleration and burst hitting top speed within a few strides. Good ability to change directions and make defenders miss in the open field using a quick lateral jump cut. Plus vision and balance to see and hit the cut back lane without hesitation. Will be one to watch entering his senior year after a strong junior campaign where he rushed for almost 1,000 yards with 12 touchdowns.
Mikey Castro Mikey Castro 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Seton Catholic | 2022 State AZ , 2022, Seton Catholic
Good combination of natural talent and athleticism make him extremely well-rounded and versatile as a ball carrier. He’s a slasher that has an explosive first step and great burst/acceleration through the hole. Good balance and pad level allow him to run through first contact and break open field tackles. In space, he shows good vision and elusiveness utilizing his COD and lateral agility to make defenders miss. Can impact the game in a variety of ways with his route running ability and strong hands out of the backfield or lined up in the slot. Big play potential every time he touches the ball.
Tre Kofe, 2022, Hillcrest (ID)
Kofe’s explosive playmaking ability flashed immediately at the showcase. He’s a fluid athlete with plus lateral agility and short area quickness. Shows a great ability to make defenders miss using his quick lateral cut and acceleration/burst. Colleges will love his natural instincts and vision as a ball carrier, he’s extremely creative and savvy with his movement and ability to find open running lanes. Good top end speed, he shows a strong 2nd gear that can run away from defenders and finish off long runs in the endzone. He’s also an effective receiver that can create separation out of the backfield or lined up in the slot.
Jeryll Mcintosh Jeryll Mcintosh 6'0" | 220 lbs | RB Desert Edge | 2022 State AZ , 2022, Desert Edge
McIntosh had a big junior campaign when he rushed for almost 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns. He’s a downhill runner that is physical, tough, and very difficult to tackle one on one. He runs with good balance and drives his legs through contact allowing him to run through tacklers. Love his vision and ability to accelerate when he finds a running lane and possesses the top end speed to finish off long runs. Holds an offer from Morgan State but has the size, speed, and potential to receive Power 5 attention if he continues on the same trajectory.
Elias Roberts, 2023, Salpointe Catholic
Explosive quick twitch athlete with good game speed and elusiveness. He showed good burst, acceleration, and change-of-direction in positional drills. Good balanced ball carrier that makes quick lateral cuts and is very precise with his movement. Also showed good hands and route running ability out of the backfield. Will be interesting to see how he puts it on tape as he progresses in the Salpointe offense.