Alex Otero Alex Otero 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB/LB Cedar Cliff | 2026 State PA is a good running back who is having a strong season for Cedar Cliff. His ability to hit the hole and run through contact is excellent. He also shows a good burst as he can use his quickness to make defenders miss. He also does a good job of running through arm tackles from defensive players. Then he has elite speed, and once he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. Otero is a good prospect in 2026 and is having a monster season for Cedar Cliff.

5’9, 180 pounds, self-reported 3.4 GPA. Self-reports some seriously impressive weight room and testing numbers. Up five pounds since Spring. Currently on our watch list, yet Otero is already busy uploading tape from his first three senior games onto Hudl.

Consistent production like what’s been shown so far on tape, and Otero will be on a fast track to landing on our 2026 RB rankings. The back in a ton of I-formation sets, Otero isn’t scoring on each and every carry he gets, yet I love the downhill approach he’s taking with each handoff. Otero presses his designated hole and works well moving laterally when working his reads inside-out. Consistently following his lead blocker with pace and patience, allowing his lanes to develop then hitting said lane with balance and power. He’s a bit sturdier than his measurables suggest. Excited to see more.

In Cedar Cliffs’ throwback I-offense, you need a running back who is patient and can still hit the hole. That is exactly who Alex Otero Alex Otero 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB/LB Cedar Cliff | 2026 State PA is as a player. His ability to wait for his pulling linemen, then explode through the hole, is special. He also has a great burst and quickness to make defenders miss in space. He is also a physical running back who is hard to bring down. The other thing is he has legit speed, and if he makes it to the open field, he is off to the races. Otero is a good running back who is in line for a huge season for Cedar Cliff this season.