2028 Rankings: In Depth RB Notebook I

The 2028 Rankings have release and we have a loaded RB room in New York State, filled top to bottom with talent from all across the state. Thirty Running Backs appear ranked with more on our watch list. In this article, we take a look at a few Running Backs from across the State of New York, who are stepping into big roles this season for their squads.   Want to stay updated with the latest news and articles from Prep Redzone NY? Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://x.com/PRZcory">PrzCory</a> so you never miss a beat!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />    Background: The Sewanhaka prospect is a name that has consistently shown up in the Prep Redzone Ny 2028 rankings. He is a lesser known prospect who should easily receive his flowers.   Measurables: Standing at 5'5", he is very undersized for the RB position, but as a younger prospect has room to grow. His weight at 145-Pounds is solid for his height, but he should look to add more weight as he continues to grow.   Evaluation: James can run. The Sewanhaka prospect can take off in a hurry, and has excellent body control. I like his vision behind the line, which can be improved. He makes excellent jump cuts, and his balance with footwork is impressive. He has a quick burst which allows him to reach his top speed quickly, and letting him reach the second level is a nightmare scenario for any team. He should work on strength and physicality as a ball carrier, which can add an elite level to his game.     Background: The Oyster Bay Prospect is another name who has consistently seen himself mentioned in the 2028 rankings. He can play both sides of the ball and has snaps at LB.   Measurables: Scheidet, has excellent height standing at 5'10", making him a taller RB in the class. His weight at 180-Pounds is on the slimmer side, and can look to fill out to add more muscle to his frame.   Evaluation: The Long Island prospect is a balanced runner, who displays good footwork, and showcases the ability to run through contact. He is excellent in the tossing game behind the line, and while speed isn't his best trait, he can run past defenders when needed. He should work on cuts, and sharp footwork to fine tune is ability to make defenders miss on the field. In space he is an elite threat who can kill with his strength as a ball carrier. I want to see him more in the passing game, as a FB or pass catching RB, as with his strength this could be a big plus for his game, and see him standout amongst other RB's.     Background: [player_tooltip player_id='2064106' first='Rashad' last='Amaro Jr'] Is a back who has made his presence felt at showcases across the Prep Redzone Circuit this past season. The FDR prospect can also play at the DB position.   Measurables: Standing at 5'8" 160-Pounds, the FDR Running Back, has a solid frame, and despite the slimmer build, can look to add more weight as he grows and progresses through High School to fill out his frame.   Evaluation: Film is a bit limited on the FDR prospect, but after watching him compete at multiple showcases, I have a solid idea of his evaluation. I like his speed, and he is one of the quickest guy on the field. He has a quick burst, and can reach his top speed with ease. He is a balanced runner, and uses leverage to move through holes, allowing him to evade contact. As a Pass Catcher, he is solid, and shows a good understanding of a route tree, and can make catches at the short and intermediate ranges. He can look to improve in all aspects of his game, and his skills as a pass catcher, should be improved in the separation and footwork areas, to allow him to make sharp cuts, and find open catches across the field.     Background: The PSAL prospect, flies under the radar playing for James Madison, but with a strong offense this past season, he finds himself ranked amongst the top 20 RB's in the 2028 class.   Measurables: Standing at 5'8" 170-Pounds, Leahy has a solid frame for a RB. He has good height standing at 5'8", and his weight at 170-Pounds, is more on the slimmer side, but for his height is solid. As he grows he should look to add more good weight.   Evaluation: Speed and Space is what I see on tape while evaluating Leahy. In space he is excellent and extremely difficult to tackle. He has solid vision, which can be improved as he navigates through the line, which will allow him to hit the ground running on each play. He is a balanced runner, who showcases excellent footwork, and I like his ability to utilize leverage, in order to make players miss. Leahy is a player I want to see this season, as I feel he can easily breakout, and have an excellent season, which will definitely see his ranking rise.

The 2028 Rankings have release and we have a loaded RB room in New York State, filled top to bottom with talent from all across the state. Thirty Running Backs appear ranked with more on our watch list. In this article, we take a look at a few Running Backs from across the State of New York, who are stepping into big roles this season for their squads.