2029 Position Breakdowns: Running Backs

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821253"],"_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-68d49970daa7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='821253' first='Kade' last='Gibbs'] is an explosive athlete in the 2029 class and currently has four offers. He has offers from Maryland, UConn, Temple, and Georgetown. He has elite speed and shows it off as a running back. When he gets into the open field, his ability to run by defenders is impressive. He also shows good quickness to hit the hole and make defenders miss. Gibbs has a bright future and should continue to get better going forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great camp and conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSwaba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSwaba</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachThomas_14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachThomas_14</a> I am beyond blessed to receive my 1st offer from <a href="https://twitter.com/TerpsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TerpsFootball</a> ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a><br><br>Thank you to all the coach's that have helped me get to this point! Special shout out to <a href="https://twitter.com/BriancampbellS3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BriancampbellS3</a> for helping me get bigger,… <a href="https://t.co/VY782SvH31">pic.twitter.com/VY782SvH31</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='821253' first='Kade' last='Gibbs'] (@KadeGibbs2029) <a href="https://twitter.com/KadeGibbs2029/status/1934222646234804474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632953"],"_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-68d5dc506a86d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1632953' first='Brandonn' last='Taylor'] is a good athlete for West Mifflin. He has played mostly as a defensive back this season for West Mifflin. His ability to make plays from the safety position is excellent. He flies downhill and makes tackles in the open field. In limited opportunities, Taylor shows a good ability to run the ball as he has the speed and burst to make defenders miss. Taylor should get more opportunities as the season continues. He is a talented player with a bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1455240"],"_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-68d5dc506a8c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1455240' first='Aayden' last='Wright'] is an explosive athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. He scored touchdowns on rushing, kickoff return, and on an interception he returned for a touchdown. He has elite speed, and once he gets in the open field he is off to the end zone. His body control is amazing as he has great moves in the open field to make defenders miss. He also shows a quickness and burst when he hits the hole. Wright is a great athlete in the 2029 class, and I am excited to see how he performs the rest of the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mid-season Highlights<br>Freshman, 5&#039;11 175lbs<br>928 All-Purpose yards, 7 TD&#039;s<br>407 KR yards, (45.2 avg.)<br>350 Rushing yards (8.5 ypc)<br>93 Rec. yards (18.6 avg.)<br>1 INT, 78 yard TD<a href="https://twitter.com/SFLionsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SFLionsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBallCoachAD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheBallCoachAD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachnazPSU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachnazPSU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://t.co/5c4peNFQlx">https://t.co/5c4peNFQlx</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1455240' first='Aayden' last='Wright'] (@aaydenew721) <a href="https://twitter.com/aaydenew721/status/1970646225272869283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1408735"],"_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-68d5dc506a910"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1408735' first='Sean' last='Atkins'] is a fast and twitchy athlete in the 2029 class. His ability to make defenders miss in space is excellent. He has good quickness and burst as he makes defenders miss at a high rate. I really like how he makes defenders miss. He is also a physical runner who does a nice job of running through contact. He also has excellent speed and can run by defenders in the open field. Atkins has a bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big run by [player_tooltip player_id='1408735' first='Sean' last='Atkins'] puts the Shamrocks in the red zone. <a href="https://t.co/sGNtHBJ49r">pic.twitter.com/sGNtHBJ49r</a></p>&mdash; Rymir Vaughn (@RymirVaughn) <a href="https://twitter.com/RymirVaughn/status/1964106189446279243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610574"],"_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-68d5dc506a954"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1610574' first='Ethan' last='Bosco'] is having a good year for Central Valley, running the ball. He does a good job of running between the tackles. He has a low center of gravity and runs through defenders, trying to tackle him at a high rate. He also has a knack for the end zone. Running from a full-house backfield in short-yardage situations, he does a good job of hitting the hole and gaining positive yards. He is especially good at running the ball inside the goal line and scoring touchdowns. Bosco is a talented running back in the 2029 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 5 highlights <br>Avonworth vs CV <a href="https://t.co/XQ7hPX3Bkb">pic.twitter.com/XQ7hPX3Bkb</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1610574' first='Ethan' last='Bosco'] (@bosco_ethan) <a href="https://twitter.com/bosco_ethan/status/1972487377269760149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1366518"],"_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-68d5dc506a997"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1366518' first='Keegan' last='Hewitt'] shows good skills as a running back and as a wide receiver. He is a good athlete who moves well. As a running back, he shows good burst and quickness when he hits the hole. He also shows good speed when he gets in the open field, as he can run by defenders. He also shows good ability to catch the ball in the open field and to make defenders miss. Hewitt is a talented player who should only get better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/lPYTiZesKz">pic.twitter.com/lPYTiZesKz</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1366518' first='Keegan' last='Hewitt'] (@KeeganHewitt_) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeeganHewitt_/status/1972285898361630852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->