Arlen Harris' Backfield Bullies Vol. 15: New Jersey (10/10/24)

This group of Jersey breed ball carries all have a dog mentality. Can stand alone on their own merit and looking to cash out after each game. Let's take a look at five more ballers from the East Coast who have a clean lane to make some noise.    Talented athlete with great build and wide skill set. Can make you miss, has speed, and power to get out of being wrapped up. Has shown patience to let blocks set up, then mash down the pedal to get outside and run by defenders. Sees the field well along with return ball ability. Messiah will continue to develop into a dog out the backfield with a good work ethic.     Mr. Carter is an explosive rock runner with crazy agility. His energy is infectious and he plays 100 mph. He eats up yardage quick and makes defenders look like they're playing in slow motion. Ashaad is confident and wants the ball and all the smoke that comes with it. I like his size already and his ability to flip the field on necessary downs to keep the chains constantly moving. Fast twitch movements, pressure steps, jump cuts, climbing the ladder inside and out are all ways he will put you on his highlight reels.     Coutts is a touchdown machine with great speed and balance off of contact. His cutting ability and toughness shows on each carry. He is an athlete in a small frame that makes big plays. Once Coutts gets the ball he gives max effort and sees the entire field, slashing and choosing the soft spots in the defense. This comes natural and I like his attitude.     I get excited when I come across backs like Terrance. He is a power back that doesn't apologize for imposing his will on defenders due to size and competitiveness. Fits the mold of TJ Duckett, LenDale White, Michael Turners and of course Jersey bred Ron Dayne (google is your friend). Im aging myself here, but he's a blast from the past where ball carriers were built and meant to carry the load. Mr. Washington can do all that and more. His leg drive, quickness, and balance gives him the edge to churn out yards, always finishing vertical. I wouldn't even put him in the box for just short yardage or goalie, T.W. can get it all done.     Reach and Perry will teach. [player_tooltip player_id='1524898' first='Perry' last='Jenkins'] is a raw speedster that is always one arms length from getting his jersey pulled. This young man out runs angles, cutting back and across the field to evade would-be tacklers with his eyes fixated on the end zone. This is only his second year of ball and he's putting everyone on notice that he's a threat. Especially, with the football in his possession this kid has a very bright future ahead.

This group of Jersey breed ball carries all have a dog mentality. Can stand alone on their own merit and looking to cash out after each game. Let's take a look at five more ballers from the East Coast who have a clean lane to make some noise.