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The Watch List- New RBs Impressing Us This Season (Week 4)

The Watch List- New RBs Impressing Us This Season (Week 4)
Cooper Morreale
Cooper Morreale September 18, 2025 @ 10:41 AM
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Braylon Lawson
Braylon Lawson 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2027
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Eli Harris
Eli Harris 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
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Jayshaun Woodhouse
Jayshaun Woodhouse 5'6" | 167 lbs | RB | 2027
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Braden Gilliland
Braden Gilliland RB | 2026
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Nick Price
Nick Price 6'2" | 200 lbs | RB/WR | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's Week 4, and we're taking a look at some prospects on our Watch List!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're watching some new RBs that have been impressing us this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guys have been off to a hot start and deserve more eyes, so let's dive in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895265"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc188382675"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1895265' first='Braden' last='Gilliland'] is a versatile back out of Appalachian who's been making a ton of plays out of the backfield for his offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Gilliland is explosive on the ground. He has great vision, impressive speed, and dominant contact balance he uses to create huge plays out of the backfield. I'm impressed with how well Gilliland follows his blockers. He sees the field really well and patiently waits for his blocks to develop, helping him sometimes go completely untouched by defenders.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Gilliland is also a reliable pass catcher out of the backfield. He has a good set of hands and is great at staying on his feet and making the most out of each reception.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Through four games, Gilliland has had 98 carries for 872 yards and 11 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at some of his highlights against Collinsville a few weeks back. He's been having a great senior season; we all need to watch out for him down the stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16507466/68a0be42533d2cae738d1f54' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc188382972"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1646831"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc1883829ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1646831' first='Nick' last='Price'] is a talented junior from North Jackson who's putting together a great season through</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Price is quick out of the backfield, has great contact balance, and can create explosive plays both inside and outside the tackles. He has great acceleration and can quickly accelerate upfield, leading to some huge carries on the ground.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Price has been off to a great start this season, racking up 79 carries for 779 yards and 10 TDs through the first four games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you watch some of Price's highlights from last Friday. He's a talented junior stringing together dominant performances week after week. We'll all have to watch for him moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19739676/68c6b292b470a5e73ac8d123' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc188382a1d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895328"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc188382a75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayshon Woodhouse is an explosive RB out of Central who's been finding a ton of success this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Woodhouse is electric with the ball in his hands. He has explosive speed, great quickness, and can effortlessly change his direction in the open field to create huge plays on the ground.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with Woodhouse's elusiveness. He can quickly cut to make defenders miss, constantly shaking and leaving them in the dust for huge plays. Woodhouse is just as productive in the passing game using these traits. He's a well-rounded player you can get the ball to in several ways." </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodhouse has been on fire this fall, racking up 29 carries for 471 yards and 6 TDs, and another 2 receptions for 75 yards and one TD through the air.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you check out some of Woodhouse's clips below. He's an up-and-coming prospect we'll need to keep track of moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20660205/6761e5ddeb4923295e9a61a6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc2055e7061"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895338"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc188382ac8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1895338' first='Eli' last='Harris'] is a talented junior out of Hamilton who's been stringing together some great performances this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Harris is a physical back with great field vision and impressive toughness he uses to make defenses pay. It's tough to bring Harris down; he runs hard, has great contact balance, and routinely requires multiple defenders to take him down.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with how well Harris sees the field. He's terrific in between the tackles and is really patient with the ball in his hands, following his blockers upfield for some huge plays on the ground. We'll have to keep up with Harris; he's off to a great start this fall."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Through the first four games, Harris has racked up 72 carries for 543 yards and 11 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of his clips from the last few weeks. He's been dominant to start the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18609537/68bee7440c1d1a50d2e370b8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc2055e7134"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895342"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc188382b12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1895342' first='Braylon' last='Lawson'] is an up-and-coming back out of Sparkman who's been making a ton of plays this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Lawson has a really well-rounded skill set. He has great size, impressive speed and elusiveness, and is a physical runner who makes life difficult for opposing defenses. You don't want to have to meet Lawson up the middle. He runs hard and has great contact balance, making it tough for defenders to bring him down.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with Lawson's elusiveness. He's shifty with the ball in his hands and can cut/change his direction in an instant, creating some high-light reel jukes on talented defenses across the state.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Through his team's first four games, Lawson has 68 carries for 507 yards and 5 TDs on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Lawson's highlights from this past week. He made some impressive plays against Albertville and will be one to watch down the stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17810787/68c5187b47411d9ca6764a60' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc2055e71fa"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

It's Week 4, and we're taking a look at some prospects on our Watch List!

Braden Gilliland

Braden Gilliland

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CLASS 2026
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Appalachian
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State: Alabama
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Nick Price

Nick Price

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RB/WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB/WR
CLASS 2027
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Nick
Price RB/WR
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
North Jackson
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The Watch List- New RBs Impressing Us This Season (Week 4)
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State: Alabama
School: North Jackson
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Jayshaun Woodhouse

Jayshaun Woodhouse

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 167
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Jayshaun
Woodhouse RB
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
Weight
167
HS
Central (Phenix City)
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The Watch List- New RBs Impressing Us This Season (Week 4)
Jayshon Woodhouse is an explosive RB out of Central who’s been finding a ton of success this season....
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State: Alabama
School: Central (Phenix City)
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Eli Harris

Eli Harris

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Eli
Harris RB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Hamilton
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The Watch List- New RBs Impressing Us This Season (Week 4)
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State: Alabama
School: Hamilton
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Braylon Lawson

Braylon Lawson

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Braylon
Lawson RB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Sparkman
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The Watch List- New RBs Impressing Us This Season (Week 4)
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